TDHCA Updates

TDHCA April 2021 Meeting Highlights
The TDHCA Board convened their monthly board meeting on April 8, 2021. This meeting was held in a virtual format as authorized by Executive Order of the Governor. Here is a summary of the board actions.

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.

Emergency Solutions Grants Income Limits Updated for 2021
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2021 income limits that apply to Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program participants.

TDHCA to host Utility Allowance Methodology Training
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Compliance Division will present a training on Utility Allowance Methodologies on May 5, 2021, starting at 9 a.m., Austin local time. The training is expected to last approximately three hours.

TDHCA releases TEMAP NOFA and posts revised guidelines
TDHCA released the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on January 29, 2021 Based on guidance from HUD, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDCHA) has posted a revised Notice of Funding...

TDHCA March 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.

TDHCA Warns Clock is Ticking to Report Damage from Winter Storms – Reports due 30 Days from Event
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reminds all owners that TDHCA’s rules require notification of a casualty loss within 30 days of the event.

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:...
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