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Los Angeles’ Pause on Section 8 Applications Creates Uncertainty for Affordable Developers

6 min read

Uncertainty about federal cuts to housing programs is spreading through affordable housing markets nationwide as developers struggle to pencil out deals. LA is a salient case after the Housing Authority City of Los Angeles paused the processing of Section 8 applications, leaving developers with projects in the pipeline.

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Progress isn’t Linear 

4 min read

House passage of the reconciliation bill with three Low Income Housing Tax Credit provisions included is a significant win. Yet the successful implementation of these measures hinges on adequate appropriations for HUD programs.  

As Rent Reporting Booms, New HUD FAQs Provide Key Guidance

8 min read

HUD has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on positive rent reporting, marking its first stance on a rapidly growing practice in the affordable housing industry.

Considering New Strategies for Food Security in LIHTC Communities 

8 min read

As the new administration plans to slash federal funding for vital food assistance programs, renters—and the affordable communities that house them—face dire consequences.

HUD’s Restore-Rebuild Program Seeks to Streamline Faircloth-to-RAD Conversions

7 min read

Restore-Rebuild, HUD’s rebranded Faircloth-to-RAD conversion program, seeks to streamline and integrate the RAD conversion process for PHA mixed-finance developments to increase affordable rental units in housing markets throughout the nation.

Maine’s 2025 Housing Outlook: Silver Linings Amidst Warning Signs

Despite Progress on Homelessness and Supply, the Pine Tree State is Growing Less Affordable

5 min read

In February, Maine’s state housing authority released its first annual assessment of housing affordability in the Pine Tree State. The 2025 Housing Outlook finds both positive and negative signs for the affordable housing market.

Relocation Benefits Rise with Federal Rule Change

5 min read

The federal government has significantly changed how it handles compensating people relocated by property seizures. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act was amended to increase available compensation, broaden the definition of a “displaced” person and improve assistance by finding suitable replacement properties.

Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC 

8 min read

As proponents of affordability grapple with the ramifications of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, stakeholders continue to search for innovative pathways toward preserving and developing affordable projects at a rate commensurate with rising demand. That was the focus of Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC, a panel at National Housing & Rehabilitation Association’s Annual Meeting in January.

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Regulatory Reform in the Trump Administration   

3 min read

On his first day in office, President Trump issued a Presidential Action aimed at reducing the cost of living and increasing prosperity for American workers. This includes directives to lower housing costs and expand supply.

Breaking Ground

Michael Novogradac, Managing Partner, Novogradac

8 min read

Tax Credit Advisor sat down with Novogradac to get his take on the current state of the industry and its future, as well as the pending policy issues that could greatly impact the industry.

HUD Adopts New Rule for HOME Program, To Take Effect in April

Industry Leaders Discuss Future of Public Housing Under New Administration

7 min read

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently adopted a rule update to its Home Investment Partnerships program (HOME). This is the first major update to the HOME program since 2013.

“The Moment that the Big Tent was Built for”

Industry Leaders Discuss Future of Public Housing Under New Administration

9 min read

The affordable housing sector, crucial for over a million Americans, is navigating uncertain times. A recent NH&RA panel offered a platform for thought leaders to discuss the future and share insights.

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