Violence Against Women Act - Guidance for Affordable Housing Properties

The Violence Against Women (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2013 expanded VAWA protections to many programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. While HUD has provided detailed requirements on VAWA implementation at HUD properties, there has been no uniform guidance for other affordable housing owners and managers. A proposal before Congress aims to include VAWA requirements in LIHTC Extended Use Agreements. The IRS has not issued guidance, and although many state agencies require VAWA plans, they do not specify what the plans should include. This 2.5-hour training, along with the course materials, will review VAWA requirements and recommend best practices for developing VAWA plans at LIHTC and other non-HUD properties. The session will be led by A. J. Johnson, a noted expert in the affordable housing field and author of “A Property Manager’s Guide to the Violence Against Women Act.”

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