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Novogradac Journal of Tax Credit Housing Archives
Novogradac & Company LLP publishes the Journal of Tax Credit Housing, a monthly periodical on low-income housing property compliance. The following is a list of articles published in the Journal of Tax Credit Housing for 2008. 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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July 2008
Louisiana Freedmen Homes
Provides Affordable Housing in
New Orleans, La.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Green Building
Principles Take Root in Affordable Housing Community
By Michael J . Novogradac, CPA
Edson Awards Recognize
Excellence in Tax Credit Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Changes to New York City’s
421-a Program Become
Effective This Month
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Tax Increment Financing Used to Develop Affordable Housing in
Portland, Ore.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
House and Senate Negotiators Agree to Further LIHTC Changes
By Buzz Roberts, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Industry Spotlight: Victoria Spielman
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On:
Savannah, Georgia
By Andrea Shaw, Novogradac & Company LLP
Study Examines Housing Policy
Options in Wake of Mortgage,
Credit Crisis
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
Massachusetts Lawmakers
Celebrate Historic Housing
Bond Authorization
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
June 2008
The Crossings at Santa Rosa Provides Affordable Housing Option in Northern California
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Congress Considers Housing Stimulus Package
By Michael J . Novogradac, CPA
State Auditor Finds Missouri's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Costly, Inefficient
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Green, Supportive SRO-Development Celebrates Grand Opening in San Francisco
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Rural Developers Overcome NIMBYism, Bring Needed Affordable Housing to Mountain Town
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
The Buzz: House Bill Addresses Urgent Housing Credit Realities
By Benson F. "Buzz" Roberts, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Special Feature: Henry Alvarez, CEO, San Antonio Housing Authority
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Updated White Paper Provides Revised Recovery Estimates for Frozen LIHTC Rents
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On: Richmond, Virginia
By Gary Amey, Novogradac & Company LLP
Analysis of Micropolitan Areas Reveals Trends in Housing Need
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
New Financing Product Preserves Affordable Housing in Brooklyn, N.Y.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
May 2008
Hundreds of Affordable Units Preserved in Historic Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Turmoil in the Equity Markets: What Does It All Mean?
By Michael J . Novogradac, CPA
LIHTCs Down An Average of 10 Cents
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
The LIHTC Correction of 2008 and How We Got Here
By Bob Moss, Boston Capital
Coast to Coast, State Agencies Work to See Projects Completed
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Population Figures Released for Calculation of State LIHTC Ceilings, Bond Caps
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Spotlight: Beth Stohr
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Affordable Housing Advocates Discuss New York Prevailing Wage
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Third Annual Ranking of Green Building Criteria Highlights Increasing Popularity and Complexity
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On: Portland, Oregon
By Kevin Kent, Novogradac & Company LLP
Factoring Transportation Costs in Measure of Housing Affordability
By Mary Pitts, Novogradac & Company LLP
Report Examines Housing Need in Central Florida Region
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
Bonds and LIHTCs Preserve Affordability for Seniors
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
April 2008
Going Green: Financing of Trend-Setting Development Makes Use of Both LIHTCs and RETCs
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Renewable Energy Community Seeks Extension of Tax Credits
By Michael J . Novogradac, CPA
Louisiana Housing Officials Meet with Lawmakers, Explain Current State of Recovery
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
More Investors Consider Using the Effective Yield Method, Definition of Creditworthy Comes into Question
By Bentley D. Stanton, CPA, CMA, and Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Senate to Consider Section 8 Voucher Reform
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
Industry Spotlight: Madeline Fraser Cook
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Special Feature: Energy Tax Credits Help Finance Solar Photovoltaic Array for the Portland Habilitation Center
By Steve Scates, United Fund Advisors
Focus On: El Paso, Texas
By Jeremy Butler, Novogradac & Company LLP
Court's Decision in Property Tax Assessment Case Welcomed by LIHTC Property Owners in New York
By John Kelly and Meghan Fennelly, Nixon Peabody LLP
Proposition 1C Awards, Related Grants Work to Fuel California Economy
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Updates Voluntary Closing Agreement Guidance for Tax-Exempt Bond Issuers
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
March 2008
Timberlake Estates Offers
Affordable Housing Option to
Seniors in Springfield, Ill.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Federal Housing
Budget Process Begins
with Administration’s
Annual Request
By Michael J . Novogradac, CPA
Public-Private Partnerships:
How Local Governments Can
Achieve Their Goals and
Avoid Potential Problems
By Arnold P . Schuster, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Changes to New York’s Qualified
Allocation Plan Expected to Make
State’s LIHTC Plan More Green
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
OSHC Asks State Legislature to
Increase OAHTC Cap
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
GSEs Reach Record-Setting
Affordable Housing Investment
Milestones
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
House Approves HOPE VI
Legislation, Green Provisions
Meet Some Opposition
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
NAHMA to Present Industry Awards,
Communities of Quality Awards
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Spotlight: Preston Prince, Executive Director,
Fresno Housing Authority
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
NCAHMA Adopts Code of Ethics,
New Model Content Standards and
Market Study Terminology
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On:
Memphis, Tennessee
By Elizabeth Bouchoux, Novogradac & Company LLP
Design Advisor Presents the
Best Design Features in
Affordable Housing
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
New Study Details Changes in Rental
Affordability in U.S. Metro Areas
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
LIHTCs and TEBs Breathe
New Life Into HUD Section 202
Property in Arizona
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HFA Revises Allocation Criteria for
80/20 Financing
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Governor, Affordable Housing
Leaders Announce Multifamily
Loans in California
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Ohio Issues $24 Million in Bonds for
Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
February 2008
Corde Terra Village Meets Great Need in San Jose, Calif.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Calls for
Balanced Housing
Policy in Wake of
Homeownership Ups and Downs
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Spotlight: Stephanie McFadden
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Enterprise-Providence Partnership to Develop 474 Affordable Homes For Seniors, Families in the
GO Zone
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD and Rural Housing
Appropriations Approved for 2008
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
COAH Proposes New Rules for Housing in New Jersey
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Greystone Preserves 830 Rural
Development Multifamily Units Across South Carolina
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Meyer Memorial Trust Establishes Oregon Housing Acquisition Fund
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Gov. Spitzer Proposes $400 Million Housing Fund for New York
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On:
Tampa, Florida
By Linda Yee, Novogradac & Company LLP
Need for Special Needs Expected to Grow in Coming Years
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
GAO Testimony Examines Veterans' Income, Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Managing EditorNovogradac & Company LLP
Standard and Poor's Rating Services Releases Issuer Credit Rating, CFFP Finance Report Card
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
California HCD Announces Availability of Transit Oriented Development Funds
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Releases Revised Form 990 for Tax-Exempt Organizations
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
January 2008
Changing Minds, Changing Ways: How a Public-Private Partnership Influenced Affordable Housing Policy in Aurora, Colo.
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
An Analysis of Qualified Allocation Plan Selection Criteria
By Mark H. Shelburne, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
HUD Reinstates Policy for Maximum Rents for PBV Properties Receiving LIHTCs
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board Announces More than $11 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing Developments
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Focus On: Columbus, Georgia
By Kristina Garcia, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Model Illustrates Economic Impact of LIHTC Development
By Cynthia Chu, Novogradac & Company LLP
Report Examines New Orleans Population One Year After The Storm
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Massachusetts’ Governor Files $1.1 Billion Housing Production and Preservation Bond Bill
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Almaden Apartments Celebrates Grand Opening
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New York City Agencies and Phipps Houses Break Ground of New, Rehabilitated Affordable Housing in Manhattan
By Anne Townsend, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP