Many senior citizens want to continue living independently as they grow older, but struggle with the costs of doing so. Once they retire, they may face difficulty paying the rent, and the home they live in may lack the accessible features that they need to ensure mobility and safety. These […]
Summer Programming at Housing Credit Properties Helps Families Thrive
Summer is in full swing, and many children across the country are enjoying time off from school. While families across the income spectrum benefit from opportunities for play and relaxation, low-income families often face greater challenges accessing the same summer experiences. Research shows that students can lose math and reading […]
The Housing Credit in the 2024 Election
The elections taking place tomorrow are crucial in determining the road ahead for the Housing Credit. With major tax policy set to expire at the end of 2025, tax undoubtedly will be a primary focus for the next president and the incoming Congress, providing opportunities to advance changes to expand […]
ACTION Alert: ACTION Submits CRA Comment; Senate Passes Reconciliation Legislation; Treasury to Host SLFRF Webinar Tomorrow
ICYMI: ACTION Submits Comments to OCC, FDIC, and Board on CRA Modernization On Friday, August 5, ACTION Campaign Co-Chairs Enterprise Community Partners and the National Council of State Housing Finance Agencies submitted comments to the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the […]
August Monthly Newsletter: Legislative Updates & Other Housing Credit News
Join the ACTION Campaign Monthly Call The ACTION Campaign monthly call will be held next week on Friday, August 5 at 2:00 PM ET. The Zoom call information is below, and you can also download and import the iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting: One tap mobile: […]
ACTION Alert: Treasury Issues New Guidance to Facilitate Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Affordable Housing Development, Including through Housing Credit
Today, the Treasury Department announced new guidance to increase state, local, and tribal governments’ ability to use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support affordable housing development, including through the Housing Credit. The guidance aims to provide additional flexibilities […]
ACTION Alert: Housing Credit Receives Resounding Support in Recent Senate Finance Committee and Ways & Means Committee Hearings
Senate Finance Committee Hearing on the Role of Tax Incentives in Affordable Housing On Wednesday this week, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the critical role that tax incentives play in the development of affordable housing. Specifically, the hearing highlighted how the low supply of affordable homes, inflation, […]
May Monthly Newsletter: New AHCIA Cosponsors; International Tax Deal; and Other Housing Credit Updates
Join the ACTION Campaign Monthly Call The ACTION Campaign monthly call will be held on Friday, May 6 at 2:00 PM EDT. Please find the Zoom call information below, and download and import the iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting: https://enterprisecommunity.zoom.us/j/97691009830?pwd=MThDdmxTRkl5UXhXeGttMkUycGFDdz09 Meeting ID: 976 9100 9830 Password: 314424 […]
March Monthly Newsletter: Legislative State of Play, Honoring Black History Month, & Other Housing Credit News
The ACTION Campaign monthly call will be held on Friday, March 4 at 2:00 PM EST. Please find the Zoom call information below, and download and import the iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting: One tap mobile: Legislative State of Play As ACTION members are aware, the Build Back […]
Black History Month: A Reflection on Redlining and the Housing Credit’s Positive Impact on Economic Mobility
Blog post authored by Nafissatou Seck, Tax Policy Intern at Enterprise Community Partners, and Krista D’Alessandro, Senior Tax Policy Analyst at Enterprise Community Partners Each February, the nation honors Black History Month and the many contributions of Black Americans throughout history. During this important time of reflection, there is much […]