In vote to weaken incentives, TDHCA hurts chances for affordable housing in desirable areas
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs voted to change the rules for where low-income housingContinue Reading
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs voted to change the rules for where low-income housingContinue Reading
Every year, Texas receives millions of dollars in tax credits to help developers build affordable housing. It’s big money andContinue Reading
On November 10, after months of roundtables, discussions and compromises, the board of the Texas Department of Housing andContinue Reading
Community revitalization, as a concept, is fairly straightforward. But how does it actually happen, and how can its progress beContinue Reading
Abstract: Letters written by Texas State Representatives and Senators regarding the development of low income housing in the state had the effect of moving development to lower income, higher poverty areas of the state.
“We realize that not all residents of an affordable housing development will, by default, be criminals. However, we are alsoContinue Reading
This month the “Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits” included an article examining how different states utilize their ability to offerContinue Reading
A couple of changes in the prospects for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program in the last few days.Continue Reading
New report finds that Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing is more likely than other rental housing to be builtContinue Reading
Last Thursday the board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) adopted the rules governing the allocationContinue Reading
October 23, 2010 Ms. Robbye Meyer Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs P.O. Box 13941 Austin, TX 78711-3941 RE:Continue Reading
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) is a federal program that supports the production of affordable multifamily housing. Continue Reading
The Dallas Morning News reports State Rep. Terri Hodge plead guilty to not paying taxes on payments which were allegedlyContinue Reading