Resource Center

Looking for talking points or FAQs to prepare for a meeting on Capitol Hill? A copy of NCSHA’s annual Factbook? Housing research and analysis? A presentation from a recent conference to share with a colleague? A reference guide for Housing Credit, HOME, MRBs, or Section 8 program administration? You’ve come to the right place: The NCSHA Resource Center is your source for this important information and much more. Refer to the right sidebar to see resource categories or use the search bar to search resources by topic.

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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

NCSHA Comments on OMB Proposed Rule on BABA

On March 13, 2023, NCSHA submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget on certain provisions of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act.

NCSHA Analysis of Biden Administration’s FY 2024 Budget Request

This resource is NCSHA’s analysis of the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request. The $6.9 trillion budget outlines the Biden Administration’s fiscal priorities, including for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture housing programs.

Washington SHFC Executive Director Walker’s Testimony Before Senate Finance Committee on Tax Policy’s Role in Affordable Housing

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Executive Director Steve Walker appeared before the Senate Finance Committee at its March 7, 2023, hearing on tax policy’s role in increasing affordable housing supply for working families. Walker delivered this written statement.

ACTION Campaign Letter to DOE on Home Energy Rebate Programs

This March 3, 2023, letter from ACTION Campaign co-chairs NCSHA and Enterprise Community Partners responds to a U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information regarding the development of best practices for the Home Energy Rebate programs in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act. ACTION’s letter recommends implementation that would facilitate the use of these programs with the Housing Credit.

NCSHA Comments on DOE Energy Rebates

On March 3, 2023, NCSHA submitted comments to the Department of Energy on the Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency and Electrification Rebate Programs.

NCSHA Comments to HUD on BABA Waiver

On March 2, 2023, NCSHA submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development these comments regarding the Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions issued on February 15, 2023.

FHA Mortgagee Letter 2023-05: Reduction in Annual Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Premium

On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 and announced the Federal Housing Administration will reduce its annual single-family mortgage insurance premium by 0.30 percentage points, from 0.85 to 0.55 percent for most new borrowers, effective for mortgages endorsed on or after March 20, 2023.

Public Finance Network Letter to Treasury and SEC on Financial Data Transparency Act

The Public Finance Network, of which NCSHA is a member, sent this February 21 letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler to express concerns about the recently enacted Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022.

Joint Letter to HUD on Build America, Buy America Requirements

NCSHA and nine other organizations sent this January 13, 2023, letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act. The letter commended HUD for its work and made several recommendations.

Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 (S. 1136/H.R. 2573): Cosponsorship List by State

This document tracks the members of Congress who have cosponsored the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.