Affordable Housing News Blog
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.
TDHCA reports limited staff available due to severe weather and power outages
Due to severe winter weather and power outages in the general Austin area, a limited number of TDHCA Department staff are working today (Tuesday, Feb. 16). Responses to phone calls and email may be delayed as a result.
Governor Abbott released his Budget for 2022-2023 and his priorities for 87th Legislative Session
Governor Abbott released his Budget for 2022-2023 and his priorities for this session.
Pandemic-weary Parents Spend More Than Half Their Day Worried About Housing According to NHP Foundation Survey
Study from affordable housing provider queried families nationwide on Covid-related housing and financial woes; results point to vulnerability of existing affordable housing and urgent need for more.
TDHCA’s Texas Rent Relief Program Opens February 15th
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has received approximately $1.3 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the newly passed Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program. TDHCA is using the funds to help Texas renters pay rent...
New Hope Housing Avenue J Receives $750K for Houston Affordable Housing
Wells Fargo Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have joined together to provide a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to New Hope Housing Inc. to help fund a $34.9 million supportive housing development near downtown Houston, Texas. Called New Hope Housing Avenue J (NHH Avenue J), the 100-unit, transit-oriented apartment community targets families earning 60 percent of the area’s median income in a neighborhood known as the historic East End. Construction started in June 2020, and progress is well underway. Project completion is anticipated in April 2022.
New Research Released on the Costs of COVID-19 Evictions
This report, a collaboration between NLIHC and the Innovation for Justice (i4J) Program, highlights some of the public costs of eviction-related homelessness that the United States will incur if we do not provide adequate rental assistance and eviction protection.
Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for CDBG-CV – Second Substantial Amendment to the State of Texas Consolidated Plan: 2019 One-Year Action Plan
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is announcing an eight-day public comment period and one public hearing for a second substantial CDBG-CV amendment to the State of Texas Consolidated Plan: 2019 One-Year Action Plan.
TDHCA’s 2021 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credit cycle Pre-Application now open
The TDHCA’s Pre-Application acceptance period for the 2021 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit cycle is now open.
Governor Abbott Appoints Batch To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandon Batch to the TDHCA Board of Directors for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021.
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