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Novogradac & Company LLP publishes the Housing Bond Report, a monthly newsletter on low-income housing tax-exempt bonds. The following is a list of articles published in the Housing Bond Report for 2006. If you are interested in receiving an individual subscription or a copy of any of these articles, please contact products@novoco.com.  You can also mail your request to Products Desk , Novogradac & Company LLP, 246 First Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

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December 2006

Voters Approve Billions for Housing in State, Local Housing Bond Measures
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

IRS Updates Exempt Organizations on Delays in Application Process
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New York City to Consider Recommended Changes to 421-a Program
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Announces $633 Million in Section 202, 811 Program Grants
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

IRS Announces Clean Renewable Energy Bond Volume Cap Allocation Information
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

What the Midterm Election Results Mean for Affordable Housing
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

November 2006

Westlake Speaks to California's Housing Needs at 13th Annual Affordable Housing Conference
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

$50 Million Bond Referendum on Rhode Island Ballot
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

GSEs Met Housing Goals for 2005
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New York Housing Agencies to Provide $45 Million in Assistance for Flood Relief, Rebuilding
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Excise Tax Threatens Housing Not-for-Profits - Immediate Guidance from the IRS is Needed
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

October 2006

Proposition 46 Update: Californians' Support Helps Create 100,000 Homes or Emergency Shelter Units
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Freddie Mac Funds First LIHTC Moderate Rehabilitation Execution Combined With Delegated Underwriting Initiative
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

L.A. Mayor Joins Business and Housing Leaders in Call to Support Affordable Housing Measures on November's Ballot
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Bank Finances Three Developments with Bonds, USDA Section 538 Program
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

USDA Announces Grants to Repair, Rehabilitate Low-Income Housing in Underserved Areas
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Third Quarter Wrap-up: The LIHTC and Politics
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

September 2006

COMMENTARY: Allocating Volume Cap to Affordable Housing Produces More Public Benefit Than Other Uses
By David A. Smith and Ethan Handelman, Recapitalization Advisors Inc.

Partnership Completes Purchase of Historic Hotel in Los Angeles to Create Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

North Carolina to Gain $210 Million in Affordable Apartments
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Fannie Mae Invests $11.6 Billion in Multifamily Housing During the First Half of 2006
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Legislative Obstacles Do Not Dim Hopes for Passage of Industry Initiatives
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

August 2006

HUD Approves Bond Deal to Save $70 Million for Chicago Housing Authority, Accelerate Redevelopment
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Changes in Texas Tax for LIHTC Partnership: The New Margin Tax
By George F. Littlejohn, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Proposes Reform for Community Development Block Grant Program
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Fairfield Residential Purchases Landmark Property
By Lindsay Weiford, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Additional $4.2 Billion for Lousiana Recovery, Focus on Affordable Rental Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

OFHEO Annual Report Finds GSEs Were Profitable in 2005
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company, LLP

In Shadow of Other Issues, Affordable Housing Advocates Continue Push for Legislative Progress
By Robert S. Thesman, CPA

July 2006

Press Report Suggests Prop. 46 Funds Are Achieving Their Purpose
By Lindsay Weiford, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Annual ACT Report Recommends Guidelines for IRS's Tax-Exempt Bond Audit Program to Minimize Problems
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Proposes Reform for Community Development Block Grant Program
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD's Plan to Re-Open Public Housing in New Orleans Includes Use of LIHTCs, Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Honors State, Local Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Administrator of National Bank Supports Increased Authority for Banks to Invest in Housing, Public Welfare Investments
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

June 2006

Industry Experts Share Advice on Combining Tax Exempt Bonds with LIHTCs
By Karen Destorel, Novogradac & Company LLP

IRS Releases Criteria for Tax-Exempt Status for Not-for-Profit General Partners of LIHTC Partnerships
By Ruth Sparrow, Esquire, Future Unlimited Law PC

A Developer's Approach to Organized Opposition
By Robert H. Voelker, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr PC

New Jersey DCA Creates Green Task Force to Consolidate Efforts
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Nov ogradac & Company LLP

Federal Government Provides More Than $15 in Tax Subsidies for Homeownership to Each $1 for Rentals
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

May 2006

IRS Releases New Guidance for GO Zone Bonds, Debate Bubbles Over How They Should Be Used
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

MassHousing Makes $13.9 Million in Loan Commitment to Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
By Lindsay Weiford, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Bloomberg Details Plan to Build, Preserve 165,000 Units of Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Holds Regional Conferences to Highlight Financing Programs for Housing Agencies
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

San Jose's Redevelopment Agency's Bonds Named 'Deal of the Year'
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Guidelines Could Increase Cost of LIHTC Audits
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

April 2006

Debate Over Proposals Prevents Bond Measure from Making June Ballot
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Use of Tax-Preferred Bond Financing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Freddie Offers New Multifamily Loan Execution
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

More than $50 Million Awarded in Los Angeles
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Population Figures Released for Calculation of State LIHTC Ceilings, Bond Caps
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Legislation Could Strengthen the LIHTC, Relieve Affordable Housing Shortage
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

March 2006

Tax Exempt Bond Provisions in the GO Zone Act of 2005
By Susan Wilson, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

Bush Presents Congress with Proposed Budget for 2007
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Trio of Deals Announced, Credit Enhancements of Tax-Exempt Bonds
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Ohio HFA Approves More Than $13 Million for Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Fitch Releases Report on SHFAs: Stability Ensues After Two Years of Shrinking Portfolios
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

President's Budget Proposal Provides 1.8 Percent Decrease in HUD Budget
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

February 2006

Hurricane Relief and Opportunities Arrive With New Legislation: Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
By Molly M. O'Dell, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

Total Return Swap Option Gaining Popularity for Affordable Housing Projects
By Justin Cooper and Charles C. Cardall, Orrick Herrington Sutcliffe

Volunteers of America Preserves Affordable Housing Complex in Sacramento
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Development in Oakland Result of Biggest Single Multifamily Bond Transaction
By Lindsay Weiford, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Freddie Offers New Multifamily Loan Execution
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP

Meeting Addresses Hurricane Recovery Legislation
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA

January 2006

Louisiana Announces $195 Million for State-Backed Bond Programs Created in Housing Agency
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Congress Approves, President Signs HUD 2006 Appropriations Bill
By Lindsay Weiford, Contributing Writer, Novogradac & Company

IRS Work Plan for Tax-Exempt Bonds Classifies Housing Bonds as Medium Risk for Noncompliance
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

2005: A Year of Diverse Challenges
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA