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LIHTC Monthly Report Archives
Novogradac & Company LLP publishes the LIHTC Monthly Report, a monthly newsletter on low-income housing tax-exempt bonds. The following is a list of articles published in the LIHTC Monthly Report for 2005. If you are interested in receiving a copy of any of these articles, please contact cpas@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 2005
Tennessee Governor Announces New Housing Tax Credit Program
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Using HOPE VI Grants to Finance LIHTC Projects
By Nicolo Pinoli, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Developing Financial Forecasts: The Ins and Outs of Determining Feasibility
By Lindsay Weiford, Contributing Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Announces Plans to Restore Public Housing in New Orleans
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Development Offers Housing and Services to Low-Income ‘Grandfamilies’
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New $50 Million Tax Credit Fund Supporting Affordable Housing Developments on Indian Reservations
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
North Dakota Agency Reports Record LIHTC Allocation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Mixed Reviews for Tax Reform Proposals — LIHTC Could Suffer
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
November 2005
NEF and Fannie Mae Celebrate Launch of $100 Million Homeless Fund
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Report Finds ‘Green’ Affordable Housing More Cost Effective
By Lindsay Weiford, Contributing Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Benefits, Challenges of Using State LIHTCs Examined
By Lindsay Weiford, Contributing Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD, Local Officials Break Ground at St. Louis HOPE VI Developments
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
State Leaders, Coalition Push for Affordable Homes in New Jersey
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
LIHTCs Fund New Units in New York
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
LIHTCs in Michigan to Create Nearly 1,400 Units
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Preservation Advocates Mobilize to Defend Gulf Coast’s Historic Properties
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
October 2005
Hurricane Katrina: LIHTC Properties Provided Income Limitation Exemption
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
High Demand Reported in LIHTC Equity Market
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
The Campaign for Affordable Housing Promotes Education, Acceptance
By Lindsay Weiford, Contributing Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Designates 2006 DDAs
By Andrew Li, Novogradac & Company LLP
Georgia DCA’s Qualified Allocation Plan Earns Top Ranking in Global Green’s National Study
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Levy Community in North Little Rock Celebrates Revitalization and Reopening of Ridgeview Apartment
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Katrina and What it Means for Housing
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
September 2005
Tax Issues in Combining HUD 811, 202 with LIHTCs Can be Overcome with Planning, Flexibility
By Mark Kantor and Tom Nelson, Kantor Taylor McCarthy PC
COMMENTARY: There’s Always Room for Kelo: Court’s Decision on Eminent Domain and Economic Development Unleashes Strong Opposition
By Harry J. Kelly, Nixon Peabody LLP
Amenity Programs Can Benefit LIHTC Residents, Owners and Managers
By Reade Cody, Deloitte & Touche
Report Sets Course for Low-Cost , Environmentally Responsible Housing Development
By Ceara O’Leary and Heather Stewart, Green Built Home
GSEs Report Continued, Significant LIHTC Investments
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
LISC/NEF and One Economy Launch $1 Billion Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Massachusetts Moves Ahead With Transit-Oriented Development Rules
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Affordable Housing Supporters Advocate to Protect Bonds, LIHTCs in GSE Reform Legislation
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
August 2005
The Affordable Housing Program and Tax Credits: How to Maximize Your Affordable Housing Project Financing
By Kirby Ung and James E. Yacenda, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Illinois State LIHTC Extended for 5 Years
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Massachusetts to Benefit from $209 Million Green Communities Initiative
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Calif. HFA HELPs Local Government Agencies to $11 Million for Affordable Housing Development
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Jersey Tax Credit Agency Proposes Rule Change to Allow LIHTC Transfers
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Exporting Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Communities Recognized for Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
New Homeownership Incentives Introduced
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
July 2005
Texas Agency Drafts Qualified Contract Policy
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Proposes Performance Measurement System for CPD Grant Programs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Washington State Housing Trust Fund Awards Mercy Housing $2.85 Million
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Local Governments Look to Trust Funds to Finance Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Industry Stresses Value of LIHTC, TEB Programs in Testimony to Tax Reform Panel
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
June 2005
Complex Transaction Closes Under HUD’s 811-202 Mixed Finance Program
By Mark Kantor, Kantor Taylor McCarthy PC
GSEs Subject of Debate, Legislation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Affordable Housing Development Stimulates the Oregon Economy
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
AHTCC Presents Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
LISC Commits Additional $300 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Green Building Encouraged by State Housing Agencies
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Proposed GSE Portfolio Limits Not Well Received by Housing Industry
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
May 2005
LIHTC Changes Recommended by Rural Preservation Task Force
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
N.Y. Housing Agencies Partner with Former New York Met as part of $3 Billion Plan
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Hurricane Housing Work Group Suggests Tax Credits, Loans for Florida’s Recovery
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HOPE VI Springs … For Now
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Illinois Governor Announces Reform and Renewal of Housing Policy
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Provides Temporary Relief from American Jobs Creation Act Provision
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Report Continues HUD’s Focus on Regulatory Barriers
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Strong Opposition Raised to Strengthening America’s Communities Initiative
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
April 2005
Prevailing Wage Ruling Exempts Certain Bond, Tax Credit Projects in California
By Arnold P. Schuster, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
State Historic Tax Credit Programs Grow More Popular
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Federal Banking Agencies Propose Revisions to CRA Regulations
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Limited Liability Companies Now Qualify For Property Tax Exemption in Calif.
By John T. Haygood, Goldfarb & Lipman
Material Advisors and Reportable Transactions: New Rules for LIHTC Transactions
By George F. Littlejohn, CPA, and Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Tax Reform Panel Considers Proposals that Could Affect the LIHTC
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
March 2005
Proposed Federal Budget Dismays Housing Industry Professionals and Organizations
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Amends Section 202 Program
By Margaret Allen, AGM Financial Services
WHEDA Pursues Housing, Business Diversity Goals
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Ohio Housing Finance Agency to Become Independent from Department of Development
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Federal Government Provides More Than $25 in Subsidies for Homeownership to Each $1 for Rentals
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
February 2005
Budget Outlook 2006: States Still Facing Fiscal Challenges
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
SDHDA Approves Y15 Plan for LIHTC Qualified Contract Process
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
NCSHA Announces 2005 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Affordable Housing Investors Council Supports New Industry Initiatives
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Hawai’i Task Force Recommends More Tax Credits to Reduce Housing Shortage
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Massachusetts Announces $45.3 Million to Create and Preserve 564 Rental Units
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Honors 20 State and Local Governments for Innovative use of HOME Funding
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Private and Public Partnership of $100 Million Will Create Affordable Cooperatives in N.Y. City
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Moody’s Updates Outlook for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Sector
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Tax Reform Casts an Uncertain Shadow
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA
January 2005
Bill Introduced to Improve Historic Tax Credit
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
RHS 'Reinvents' Multi Family Housing Regulation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Publishes 2005 DDAs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
No Clear 'Winners' in HUD 2005 Appropriations
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Commentary: A Leader on Housing Issues Emerges on the Senate Finance Committee;
Can He Succeed?
By Peter Bell, National Housing & Redevelopment Association
Enterprise, CSH Launch SHIP to Create Supportive Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP
Massachusetts Clarifies State Bid Law
By Charles A. Rhuda III, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
LIHTC Industry Must Unite to Support Expansion of Credit
By Michael J. Novogradac, CPA