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IRS Publishes Final Regulation on Average Income Set-Aside

Key Takeaway On October 7, 2025, the IRS will publish its long-awaited final regulation governing the Average Income Minimum Set-Aside Test for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The rule clar...

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USDA Rural Housing Service Streamlines Reserve Request Process for Multifamily Housing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development s Office of Multifamily Housing has announced significant changes to how borrowers submit reserve request withdrawals, marking a major ste...

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Termination of Assistance in Section 8 Properties: The Impact of Homeownership

One of the lesser-known provisions in the recently revised HUD Model Lease for Subsidized Programs addresses the termination of rental assistance when a resident owns real property that could be used ...

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USDA Issues 2026 Budget Requirements for Section 515 Multifamily Housing Projects

The USDA Rural Housing Service has issued updated guidance for multifamily housing owners and property managers preparing their 2026 operating budgets. This detailed guidance emphasizes the importance...

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Courts Provide Conflicting VAWA Decisions

VAWA Notices in Eviction Cases: Conflicting Court Interpretations and Best Practices for Owners & Managers Recent court decisions reveal conflicting interpretations of the Violence Against Women A...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Training on Affordable Housing – October 2025

In October 2025, A. J. Johnson will partner with the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for a live webinar designed for real estate professionals, particularly those in the affor...

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Federal Court Orders HUD to Release Withheld Fair Housing Funds

In June 2025, two national fair housing organizations the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council (TFHC) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Dis...

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HUD Abandons Fair Housing Enforcement

HUD Retreats from Fair Housing Enforcement: Why Compliance Still Matters The federal Fair Housing Act requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enforce laws prohibiting di...

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