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Discrimination Based on National Origin

This is my second in a series of articles focusing in detail on each of the seven characteristics that are protected under the federal Fair Housing Act. These seven characteristics (also known as P...

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Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool for States and Insular Areas - Notice March 11, 2016

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Tool for States and Insular Areas - Notice March 11, 2016   On March 11, 2016, HUD published a Notice in the Federal Register providing information on ...

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Defining "Principal Residence" for Affordable Housing Purposes

Defining "Principal Residence" for Affordable Housing Purposes   Virtually all affordable housing programs, including Section 8 and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), require that t...

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HUD Publishes Major Rule Changes for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher and Multifamily Housing Programs

On March 3, 2016, HUD published in the Federal Register a new rule on Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing (PH), Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Multifamily Housing (MFH) and Commu...

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National Housing Trust Fund Money Now Available

National Housing Trust Fund   The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) was established as part of HERA 2008, and will provide communities with funds to build, preserve and rehabilitate rental...

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Airbnb and Affordable Housing

Airbnb: A Potential Challenge for Affordable Housing Properties   Airbnb is a website for people to list, find, and rent lodging. It has over 1.5 million listings in 190 countries. Users...

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IRS Issues Final and Temporary Regulations Regarding Utility Allowances

Utility Allowance Final and Temporary Regulations   The IRS published Final and Temporary Regulations relating to Utility Allowances for Low-Income Housing (LIHTC) properties in the March 3...

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HUD Funding Demonstration Program for Housing for the Elderly

The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the availability of funding of approximately $15 million under the Department's Supportive Services Demonstration for Elderly...

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