On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (see bill text), a budget reconciliation package which focuses on three main policy issues—climate and energy, healthcare... read more →
Today the AHTCC submitted comments to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in response to the... read more →
The AHTCC mourns the loss of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN), who leaves behind a legacy as a champion and a fighter for affordable housing. In recognition of her leadership in... read more →
The AHTCC urges all affordable housing stakeholders to comment on the interagency Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) reform issued in May 2022 by the Federal... read more →
New guidance issued by the Treasury Department today will address statutory barriers to using American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for the development of Housing Credit properties. A total... read more →
In two recent Congressional hearings, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) received positive mentions and comments of bipartisan support from various members of Congress. The hearings were hosted by... read more →
The AHTCC is seeking to expand our Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) Property Gallery, a virtual portfolio of over 250 Housing Credit properties located across the country. In addition... read more →
The 2022 Affordable Housing Symposium, co-hosted by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) and Housing Advisory Group (HAG) took place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center... read more →
Today the White House released a Housing Supply Action Plan to "ease the burden of housing costs over time, by boosting the supply of quality housing in every community" to "help close... read more →
Today Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the LIHTC Financing Enabling Long-term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence (LIFELINE) Act (S.4181) (see bill text), the Senate's companion legislation to the... read more →
Yesterday the Biden-Harris Administration released an overview of its plan to combat inflation on combating inflation, which included a call to Congress to invest in building more than 1 million... read more →
Today the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to modernize the... read more →
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently toured Hotel Maytag Apartments in Newton, Iowa where she saw firsthand the impact of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) and emphasized the importance... read more →
The AHTCC, as part of a group of 30 national trade associations representing community development credits and financing tools, sent a letter urging the Treasury Department to protect investment in critical... read more →
Today, the Biden Administration released its fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget proposal, which indicates the Administration’s priorities heading into the FY 2023 budget and appropriations cycle. This year’s budget proposal includes an additional $10... read more →
Applications for the 2022 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards (Edson Awards) are now open. The Edson Awards recognize outstanding affordable housing developments and organizations that have demonstrated especially... read more →
The AHTCC is seeking a Research and Communications Intern who is interested in public policy and eager to support the organization in its work to expand and strengthen the Low-Income... read more →
On Wednesday, January 26 and Thursday, January 27, 2022, the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition held its 2022 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas at The Driskill. Attendees benefited from educational... read more →
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance (IRS Notice 2022-05) to extend key Housing Credit program deadlines and provide other flexibilities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS initially provided Housing... read more →
The AHTCC has developed a guide to assist affordable housing advocates in engaging members of Congress and their staff in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) property events. Property event... read more →