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Farm Bill Protects Rural Area Designation

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A. J. Johnson
After a three-year struggle, the Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) was finally passed by Congress on February 4, 2014, and will now go to the President, who has indicated that he will sign the bill into law. The 357 page bill…

Domestic Violence Policies

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A. J. Johnson
Public housing and assisted housing communities (as well as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit [LIHTC] projects) are subject to the requirements of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). HUD is currently developing regulations to implement the VAWA provisions passed into law…

Nonprofit Set-Aside Issues for LIHTC Properties

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A. J. Johnson
IRC §42(h)(5) requires that a portion of each state’s annual credit ceiling be set aside for allocation to projects involving qualified nonprofit organizations. Specifically, at least 10% of the state’s allocable credit must be set-aside for a nonprofit pool.  …

HUD Amends Verification Requirements

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A. J. Johnson
On December 10, 2013, HUD put online a revised transmittal for Handbook 4350.3, Chg. 4. It provided clarification for verification techniques – primarily those relating to EIV disputes and discrepancies. There is also an important change to Appendix 3, Acceptable…

Fair Housing Reminders During the Holidays

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A. J. Johnson
As we approach the holiday season, it is important to remember the fair housing prohibition against discrimination on the basis of religion. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being festive during the holidays. Seasonal decorations do not have to be…

Developer Fees in Eligible Basis

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A. J. Johnson
The most important calculation in the LIHTC program – at least in terms of credit generation – is qualified basis. Qualified basis is directly related to the amount of eligible basis (Eligible Basis times Applicable Fraction = Qualified Basis). So,…

Small HUD Projects Get Break from Financial Reporting

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A. J. Johnson
HUD projects that receive less than $500,000 in total federal financial assistance annually no longer have to have full financial audits performed. HUD Notice 2013-23 eliminates the audit requirement for these projects regardless of existing regulatory provisions. Owners of such…

HUD Mortgage Insurance Premiums for LIHTC Projects

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A. J. Johnson
HUD published a Notice in the Federal Register on September 26, 2013, clarifying that conventional or FHA-insured projects with existing LIHTC’s, and other affordable projects that meet LIHTC affordability criteria are eligible for the LIHTC Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) rate.…

IRS Approves Same-Sex Marriage for Tax Purposes

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A. J. Johnson
Yesterday, I sent you an email that the IRS had not yet decided whether to recognize same-sex marriage for purposes of filing a joint federal tax return. I also indicated that I believed this was clearly contrary to the Supreme…

HUD Notice on Violence Against Women Act of 2013

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A. J. Johnson
On August 6, 2013, HUD published a Notice titled The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013): Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs. This notice provides an overview of the applicability to HUD programs of the recently enacted…

HUD Final Rule on HOME Program

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A. J. Johnson
On July 24, 2013, HUD published a final rule on the HOME program. Most provisions of the rule are effective for properties that receive HOME funds on or after August 23, 2013. Properties already operating under the HOME program, or…

HOME Program Rent Decreases

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A. J. Johnson
As you probably know by now if you are operating properties that utilize HOME funds, HUD has released the 2013 HOME rent limits. You may also be aware that due to calculation errors by HUD in earlier years, dating back…

Senate Bill Amending the Fair Housing Act Introduced

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A. J. Johnson
S. 1242, A Bill to Amend the Fair Housing Act, and for Other Purposes, was introduced in the Senate on June 27, 2013, and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The short title of the bill is “Housing Opportunities…

Rural Area Definition – Legislative Update (June 28, 2013)

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A. J. Johnson
Approximately 900 communities across the United States that are currently considered “rural” for purposes of United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs are in danger of losing their rural designation. The communities will no longer be considered rural based on…

SAVE System Code 33

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A. J. Johnson
SAVE System Code 33   All HUD multifamily housing managers are required to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to check the legal background of individuals applying for housing assistance. In June 2012, the Department of Homeland…

HUD Proposed Rule on Pet Deposits for Multifamily Housing

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A. J. Johnson
HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 24, 2013 that would change the requirements for owners of HUD-assisted multifamily housing relative to the collection of pet deposits on projects intended for occupancy by elderly or disabled…

UPCS Changes to Fence and Gate Inspection Standards

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A. J. Johnson
One significant change in the Uniform Physical Condition Standard (UPCS) that became effective on January 1, 2013 relates to the way inspectors will assess deficiencies in fencing and gates.  Such findings have been very common in REAC and State monitoring…

Processing Requests for Minimum Rent Exemption

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A. J. Johnson
Sequestration is resulting in considerable financial difficulty for thousands of people. In California, federal unemployment benefits have been cut for more than 400,000 people. 70,000 children in the head start program will have meals reduced, as will seniors and low-income…

HUD Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Assistance Animals

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A. J. Johnson
HUD Issues Notice Clarifying Service Animal Issues   On April 25, 2013, HUD issues FHEO Notice 2013-01, Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs. This notice provides additional clarification of housing provider obligations…

New Veteran Preference for New Jersey Properties

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A. J. Johnson
Governor Chris Christie recently signed into law legislation that will expand access to affordable housing for New Jersey veterans.  This new program allows owners of affordable housing to give a preference for veterans by entering into a preference agreement with…

Administration Proposals to Improve the LIHTC Program

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A. J. Johnson
As part of its 2014 budget, the Obama Administration has made five specific proposals relative to the LIHTC Program.   Allow states to convert some of their authority relating to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds into additional tax credits. (This…

Bipartisan Policy Center Recommendations

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A. J. Johnson
The Bipartisan Policy Center was founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell for the purpose of developing and recommending sound solutions to national problems. The Center has recently issued a…

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