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Breaking Ground

Cris White, former CEO and Executive Director, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

7 min read

Cris White retired as CEO of CHFA in February, closing a 35-year chapter with the organization. His lengthy tenure reflects CHFA’s strong workplace culture, positioning the organization to tackle complex housing challenges.

Tax Abatements Find Fresh Momentum

7 min read

Although the LIHTC remains a primary driver of housing production in the United States, fierce competition for credits and sustained regulatory challenges have prompted developers to seek alternative funding sources in recent years.

Considering New Strategies for Food Security in LIHTC Communities 

8 min read

As the new administration plans to slash federal funding for vital food assistance programs, renters—and the affordable communities that house them—face dire consequences.

HUD’s Restore-Rebuild Program Seeks to Streamline Faircloth-to-RAD Conversions

7 min read

Restore-Rebuild, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) rebranded Faircloth-to-RAD conversion program, seeks to streamline and integrate the RAD conversion process for Public Housing Authority (PHA) mixed-finance developments to increase affordable rental units in housing markets throughout the nation.

Maine’s 2025 Housing Outlook: Silver Linings Amidst Warning Signs

Despite Progress on Homelessness and Supply, the Pine Tree State is Growing Less Affordable

5 min read

In February, Maine’s state housing authority released its first annual assessment of housing affordability in the Pine Tree State. The 2025 Housing Outlook finds both positive and negative signs for the affordable housing market.

Relocation Benefits Rise with Federal Rule Change

5 min read

The federal government has significantly changed how it handles compensating people relocated by property seizures. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act was amended to increase available compensation, broaden the definition of a “displaced” person and improve assistance by finding suitable replacement properties.

Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC 

8 min read

As proponents of affordability grapple with the ramifications of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, stakeholders continue to search for innovative pathways toward preserving and developing affordable projects at a rate commensurate with rising demand. That was the focus of Affordable Housing Beyond LIHTC, a panel at National Housing & Rehabilitation Association’s Annual Meeting in January.

Breaking Ground

Michael Novogradac, Managing Partner, Novogradac

8 min read

Tax Credit Advisor sat down with Novogradac to get his take on the current state of the industry and its future, as well as the pending policy issues that could greatly impact the industry.

HUD Adopts New Rule for HOME Program, To Take Effect in April

Industry Leaders Discuss Future of Public Housing Under New Administration

7 min read

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently adopted a rule update to its Home Investment Partnerships program (HOME). This is the first major update to the HOME program since 2013.

“The Moment that the Big Tent was Built for”

Industry Leaders Discuss Future of Public Housing Under New Administration

9 min read

The affordable housing sector, crucial for over a million Americans, is navigating uncertain times. A recent NH&RA panel offered a platform for thought leaders to discuss the future and share insights.

Build-to-Rent Single-Family Homes Enter the Affordable Housing Space

7 min read

Taking the cue from the success of build-to-rent (BTR) single-family homes in the market rate space, some affordable housing developers are building the product for low-income families looking to live in single-family homes.

Despite Structural Challenges, 202 Program Provides Lifeline to Senior Affordable Housing Industry

9 min read

For mission-committed developers who have taken up the task of building subsidized affordable housing for seniors, HUD’s Section 202 program has continued to provide a vital financial boost to new senior housing projects.

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