Feature

HOTMA Spotlight: Track Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate

November 29, 2023    
Prepare for how these annual changes will affect income, asset, and eligibility determinations.     Low-income housing tax credit law requires site owners to use HUD’s Section 8 rules regarding income calculations. According to Treasury Regulations §1.42-5(b)(1)(vii), “...
Compliance

HUD Offers New NSPIRE Inspection Checklist

November 29, 2023    
Use the checklist to prepare your site for inspection under NSPIRE.    
Dealing with State Housing Agency

NCSHA Updates Recommended Practices in LIHTC Administration

November 29, 2023    
The prior version was released in 2017.     The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) represents the state-level allocating agencies that administer the LIHTC program. From the early days of the program, NCSHA has maintained “Recommended Practices for Housing Credit...
In the News

Proposed Rule Would Remove Criminal Conviction Restrictions for Fair Housing Testers

November 29, 2023    
To investigate whether screening policies are discriminatory, HUD wants agencies to use testers with actual criminal backgrounds.    
Feature

5 Tips to Combat Rising Insurance Costs

October 30, 2023    
As Congress considers reforms, sites may need to take action now to limit the financial strain.     As a site owner or manager, you understand the severe financial consequences that can result from things beyond your control, such as a loss due to fire, flood, weather, or other causes. In...
Compliance

HUD Delays HOTMA Implementation for Multifamily Housing

October 30, 2023    
HUD recently issued Notice H2023-10 that provides guidance to multifamily housing owners regarding the implementation of the many program changes brought about by the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The recent notice makes implementation changes for sections 102 and...
Income Calculations

SSA Announces Modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2024

October 30, 2023    
The upcoming increase is below adjustments for the previous two years.    
In the News

HUD Exercises New VAWA Enforcement Authority Against Two Housing Providers

October 30, 2023    
HUD recently announced settlements with housing providers in Nevada and California, resolving allegations that they denied housing opportunities to two women because they experienced dating violence and stalking.
Feature

How to Verify, Determine Income from Real Estate Investments

September 29, 2023    
We’ll explain how to treat real estate when calculating a household’s income and assets.     The regulations for the tax credit program require site owners to use the rules found in HUD Handbook 4350.3 to calculate the annual income of applicants and residents. During the...
Maintenance

Ask 10 Questions Before Choosing a Mold Remediation Contractor

September 29, 2023    
Hiring the wrong remediator can make the problem worse—and more costly.