All Episodes
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Episode 39: Texas LIHTC Application Deadline Approaches — February 27th
Texas 9% LIHTC application deadline is February 27th, with expanded credit authority under OBBBA and TAAHP outlining 89th legislative session priorities for tax-exempt...
Episode 38: Illinois Introduces Bill to Renew State Affordable Housing Tax Credit
Illinois House Bill 4413 seeks to renew the state affordable housing tax credit program that layers with federal LIHTC, as the February 25th 9% application deadline ap...
Episode 37: CHAPA Releases First Report on Housing Choice Voucher Utilization
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association releases first comprehensive research on Housing Choice Voucher usage in Massachusetts, examining success rates and LIHTC pr...
Episode 36: States Implement New 25% Bond Test for 4% LIHTC
State housing finance agencies roll out implementation policies for the new 25% private activity bond threshold, with California, New Mexico, and Colorado taking varie...
Episode 35: FY26 HUD Appropriations Bill Signed — $77.3 Billion for Housing
Congress passes FY2026 HUD appropriations providing $77.3 billion — a $7.2 billion increase — with full Housing Choice Voucher renewals and $4.01 billion for Continuum...
Episode 34: ROAD to Housing Act Advances with Unanimous Committee Vote
Senator Tim Scott's ROAD to Housing Act passes Senate Banking Committee 24-0, focusing on lowering housing costs, expanding supply, and streamlining environmental revi...
Episode 33: Multistate Coalition Opposes HUD Disparate Impact Rollback
California AG Rob Bonta leads 24 state attorneys general opposing HUD's proposed elimination of Fair Housing Act disparate impact regulations, calling the rule unlawful.
Episode 32: Colorado HFA Awards 840 Units in Latest LIHTC Round
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority announces reservations for nine developments supporting 840 new affordable units, reflecting expanded LIHTC resources under the ...
Episode 31: Emergency Housing Vouchers Program Ending Early
HUD announces early termination of the Emergency Housing Voucher program, leaving hundreds of families at risk without clear transition pathways to regular Housing Cho...
Episode 30: Housing for the 21st Century Act Passes House 390-9
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passes the House 390-9, directing HUD to publish zoning best practices, increasing FHA multifamily loan limits, and streamlining H...
Episode 29: HUD Rescinds 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule for Nonpayment
HUD rescinds 30-day eviction notice requirement for nonpayment in federally assisted housing. Work requirements for assisted housing tenants also proposed.
Episode 28: 25% PAB Threshold Takes Effect — States Implement New Rules
The 25% private activity bond threshold for 4% LIHTC took effect January 1, 2026. States implementing new rules—California, Colorado, and others adapting programs.
Episode 27: Connecticut HFA Announces Financing for Nine Housing Developments
Connecticut HFA commits financing for nine affordable housing developments. Plus: Ohio, Vermont, and New Hampshire HFA activity as states deploy expanded LIHTC resources.
Episode 26: HUD Proposes Eliminating Disparate Impact Rule
HUD proposes eliminating 2013 Fair Housing Act disparate impact regulations. Comments due February. Major shift in fair housing enforcement policy.
Episode 25: American Affordability Act Introduced to Strengthen LIHTC
Rep. Mike Thompson introduces American Affordability Act to expand LIHTC, create renter/homebuyer tax credits, and incentivize commercial-to-residential conversions.
Episode 24: HUD Delays HOTMA Compliance to January 2027
HUD delays HOTMA compliance to January 2027 for multifamily owners. Plus: 2026 QCT/DDA designations, Annual Adjustment Factors, and $130M in FSS grants.
Episode 23: Affordable HOMES Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support
Affordable HOMES Act (H.R. 5184) passes House 263-147 with bipartisan support. Bill restores HUD authority over manufactured housing energy standards, could cut unit c...
Episode 22: Fannie Mae Doubles LIHTC Investment Cap to $2 Billion
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac double LIHTC investment caps to $2 billion each—$4 billion total annually. Half targeted to underserved and rural markets.
Episode 21: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Faces FY2026 Uncertainty
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program faces FY2026 budget cuts: House proposes cutting 181,900 households, Senate 107,800. Time limits and block grants under consid...
Episode 20: LIHTC Expansion Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
LIHTC expansion 2026: One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently increases 9% credits by 12% and lowers 4% bond threshold from 50% to 25% for rehab projects.