TDHCA Posts 9% HTC Application Submission Log
A revised version of the preliminary 2021 9% HTC Application Submission Log has been posted
May 13, 2021
Affordable Housing News
San Antonio passes proposition to allow the city to use bonds to fund affordable housing
San Antonio's recently passed Prop A will grant more flexibility to city leaders in spending voter-approved bond funding.
TDHCA incorporates 2021 Income and Rent Limits
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2021 Multifamily Tax Subsidy Program (MTSP) income limits
U.S. Congress reintroduces Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
Last week, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Todd Young (R-IN), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Rob Portman (R-OH) and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) of 2021 (S. 1136/H.R. 2573). The bill — one of NCSHA’s highest legislative priorities — is comprehensive legislation that would expand and strengthen the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). The House and Senate versions of the legislation are identical.
Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Bill Includes $213 billion for affordable housing
The plan seeks to: Produce, preserve, and retrofit more than a million affordable, resilient, accessible, energy-efficient, and electrified housing units through targeted tax credits, formula funding, grants, and project-based rental assistance. Build and...
Marlin Square Apartments for sale under Right of First Refusal
The owner of Marlin Square Apartments in Marlin, Texas, has, in accordance with the Right of First Refusal (ROFR), provided proper notice of intent and requests that the Department find a qualified entity who will purchase the development at or above the prescribed price.
Waiting list for El Paso housing assistance opens
El Paso families are now able to apply and get on the waiting list for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
TDHCA Compliance Division to host Roundtable April 21st
TDHCA seeks input from stakeholders regarding best practices, policies, and industry expectations of the Department as on-site file monitoring and full physical inspections resume in the coming months.
Texas Rent Relief Program Update
The Texas Rent Relief Program has launched a new application system, making it easier to fill out and submit an application, add missing documentation, and track the status of payment requests. TexasRentRelief.com is still the program's main webpage to access the application.
Gov. Abbott and TDHCA Extend LIHTC Application Deadline
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have extended the submission deadline for housing tax credit applications. The original deadline of March 1st has been pushed to Monday, March 8th at 5:00 PM CT to allow extra time for housing developers to secure documentation or other communications needed while people were out of service.
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