Resources
Iowa Finance Authority | IFA Chain Reactions – FY19 Annual Report
The Iowa Finance Authority’s 2019 Annual Report showcases not only IFA’s investments throughout the state, but how those investments in turn created chain reactions throughout Iowa communities. When our programs support an individual, family or community, a chain reaction ripples through the entire state of Iowa, changing lives and opening doors along the way. This report brought those reactions to the forefront. We're proud to be a key part of the CHAIN REACTIONS to help build a better Iowa.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association | A Digital-First Annual Report
IHFA is making our annual report more accessible, while saving money, with a new digital-only format. For 2019, IHFA transitioned to a digital-only microsite that allows us to highlight our successful partnerships on an engaging and interactive platform that's useful, measurable, and shareable year-round. The transition has helped us deliver our message to new audiences.
GAO May 2020 Report on Rental Affordability and Housing Quality Challenges
This report by the U.S. General Accountability office considers trends in the U.S. rental housing market from 2001 to 2017. The report analyzes the share of households that rent and their characteristics, the affordability of rental housing, and rental housing conditions.
NCSHA Joins Affordable Housing Advocates in Letter to FHA and FHFA on Forbearance
On June 24, 2020, NCSHA joined a broad coalition of 36 affordable housing advocates, associations, and industry stakeholders on this letter addressed to HUD Secretary Carson and FHFA Director Calabria, and additionally sent to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, National Economic Council Director Lawrence Kudlow, and the leadership of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. The letter urged that FHA rescind and revise its 20 percent indemnification requirement for validly underwritten loans that go into forbearance post-closing but before the loans are insured. The letter also asked that FHFA rescind and revise the loan level price adjustments (of 500 or 700 basis points) for early payment forbearance loans it previously announced for loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as they are contributing to marketwide credit overlays.
HOME COVID-19 Funding Request Letter
On June 25, 2020, one hundred and eighty national, state, and local organizations, including NCSHA, sent this letter to House and Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee leadership requesting $14 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the next COVID-19 relief package.
The Moving Forward Act, H.R. 2, Fact Sheet
This factsheet provides an overview of The Moving Forward Act, H.R. 2, which House Democrats will soon release to address America’s infrastructure needs. The bill will include significant investments in affordable housing, along with investments in surface transportation, broadband, water infrastructure, clean energy, and other initiatives.
From Hotel to Home
The Center for Supportive Housing put together a document outlining considerations for states and local jurisdictions exploring hotel and motel acquisitions as a housing strategy for people exiting COVID-19 shelters.
Opportunity Zone Best Practices Report from the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council issued this May 2020 report outlining Opportunity Zone best practices and examples of revitalization occurring across the country. The report highlights best practices of state and local governments, foundations and nonprofits, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and other stakeholders, including Housing Credit allocating agency strategies in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Nevada.
White House Opportunity Zones Council Best Practices Report
This document outlines Opportunity Zones best practices and case studies observed around the country. The report also highlights best practices of state and local governments, foundations and...
