TDHCA Updates

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.

Updated TDHCA Compliance Guidance related to COVID-19
The TDHCA Compliance Division has released updated guidance related to COVID-19 to incorporate relief provided in Internal Revenue Notice (IRS) 2021-12. Please visit this section of our website to read the updates:...

TDHCA Guidance on the Use of Special Reserve Accounts for Tenant Benefit due to Severe Weather
As a clarification to the announcement below, providing guidance regarding Special Reserve Accounts for tenant benefit due to severe weather, please note that this is not a new source of funding. Special Reserve Accounts are existing accounts for a number of...

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.

TDHCA February 2021 Meeting Highlights
The TDHCA Board convened their monthly board meeting on February 11, 2020. This meeting was held in a virtual format as authorized by Executive Order of the Governor. Here is a summary of the board actions.

Request for Preliminary Determination for Multifamily Financing Direct Loan DUE TODAY
Request for Preliminary Determination for Multifamily Financing Direct Loan DUE TODAY

TDHCA updates compliance guidance related to COVID-19
The TDHCA Compliance Division has released updated guidance related to COVID-19 to incorporate relief provided in Internal Revenue Notice (IRS) 2021-12.

TDHCA releases 2020 Annual Owner’s Compliance Report and Financial Certification (AOFC)
The 2020 Annual Owner’s Compliance Report (AOCR) and Annual Owner’s Financial Certification (AOFC) are now available.

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...

TDHCA Posts 2021 Multifamily Uniform Application Documents
In preparation for the 2021 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit (HTC) application cycle, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted 2021 Multifamily Uniform Application documents.
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