National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)

NCSHA welcomes HOTB Software as the official Lanyard Sponsor for our three major conferences happening in 2025: HFA Institute, January 12 – 17 in Washington, DC; Housing Credit Connect & Marketplace, June 24 – 27 in Chicago; and the Annual Conference & Showplace, October 4 – 7 in New Orleans. Subscribe here to get event updates from NCSHA: https://bit.ly/4173IxX. Andy Firoved and Jason Connolly, thank you for your support!

In this season of gratitude, NCSHA wishes to thank Diamond Sponsor Zeffert & Associates, Inc. and Jeffrey Promnitz for their support of HFA Institute 2025, which is just around the corner! We look forward to welcoming state HFA program administrators and their partners — and the Zeffert & Associates team! — to Washington, DC, January 12 – 17. Register at https://bit.ly/3zPbhy2.

Congress is considering a disaster relief bill for states affected by the recent hurricanes and other disasters. Affordable housing tax incentives should be part of the package. Read more in Washington Report. https://bit.ly/3OoncGS

The first Trump administration recognized that excessive federal regulations contribute to higher housing costs. There are numerous opportunities for federal agencies to help make housing more affordable. Read more in Washington Report. https://bit.ly/3YOo7Ff

Election Update: Republicans Projected to Add House Majority to White House, Senate Control -?https://bit.ly/3OdqDA9

NCSHA’s 2025 HFA Institute offers four program-specific modules to strengthen your understanding of?fundamentals and advanced techniques for administering these federal housing programs. Hear directly from key federal officials, respected trainers and consultants, and experienced HFA practitioners on the following topics. #HFAi25 Module Highlights: ?? HOME and Housing Trust Fund Module |?January 12 – 14 ???? Receive HOME program training from HUD-approved technical assistance providers. ???? Hear breaking news from HUD on HOME, HTF, and HOME-ARP in 2025. ???? Discuss NSPIRE, HOTMA, BABA, and more hot regulatory topics with HUD officials, industry experts, and HFA peers. ???? Find out the latest on HOME reauthorization and appropriations, the HOME proposed rule, and other potential program changes. ?? Housing Credit Module?| January 14 – 16 ???? Survey the post-election landscape for Housing Credit legislative activity. ???? Explore solutions to construction, financing, preservation, and operating challenges. ???? Participate in allocating agency roundtables with developers and investors. ???? Discuss HOTMA, NSPIRE, and AIT compliance strategies. ?? MRBs and Other Federal Homeownership Programs Module?| January 15 – 17 ???? Gain expert insights into housing market developments and trends. ???? Discuss homeownership financing nuts and bolts. ???? Analyze products for reaching new borrowers. ???? Delve into federal loan servicing guidance and procedures. ?? Section 8 and Other Federally Assisted Multifamily Housing Module | January 15 – 17 ???? Get the latest news on HUD’s and Congress’s plans for the Performance-Based Contract Administration program. ???? Hear HUD officials’ updates on HOTMA, MORs, and administering rental assistance in RAD properties. ???? Learn about new tools and federal resources to finance and preserve affordable multifamily housing. ???? Exchange lessons learned, best practices, and solutions to common challenges with your HFA peers and other industry stakeholders. Register at https://bit.ly/3zPbhy2 and reserve your hotel accommodations soon to secure the best rates?—?early-bird discounts end on December 6!

NCSHA Releases 2024 Election Analysis - https://bit.ly/4fisYFI

A letter to the next president after a first successful year on housing. Read it in Washington Report: https://bit.ly/3YTB3ew.

Held in Washington, #DC, NCSHA’s?HFA Institute?offers you an exceptional opportunity to gain top-notch education and invaluable advice in federal housing program administration from key federal officials, renowned trainers and consultants, noted industry leaders, and experienced HFA practitioners. As a participant, you’ll strengthen your understanding of program fundamentals, learn advanced administration techniques, and network with your peers from around the country. Register for the module, or modules, you want to attend and reserve your accommodations before?Friday, December 6, to take advantage of the early-bird discounts. ? HOME and Housing Trust Fund Module | January 12 – 14 ? Housing Credit Module | January 14 – 16 ? MRBs and Other Federal Homeownership Programs Module | January 15 – 17 ? Section 8 and Other Federally Assisted Multifamily Housing Module | January 15 – 17 Learn more about #HFAi25 and register today at https://bit.ly/3zPbhy2.?

Major American cities are in much better shape today than many predicted they would be during the early-Covid period of widespread lockdowns, sharp crime spikes, and mass adoption of remote work. Twenty-five of the 26 largest downtowns have more residents today than just before the pandemic, and violent crime is down in most. The worst of pandemic-driven decline was “episodic and has shown signs of a reversal,” asserts a new report by Cushman & Wakefield. Yet most large downtowns remain plagued by high rates of excess office space. CBRE and other analysts see an urgent need for central cities to provide more housing, from office conversions, through zoning reforms, and with tax incentives. Read more in Washington Report https://bit.ly/3YAjG2c.