11/19/2018
SAHF comments state that efforts to modernize CRA should seek to provide clarity and predictability in the evaluation process, but in doing so must also prioritize meeting the needs of LMI people and communities.
11/16/2018
As part of its efforts to develop an implement a comprehensive government-wide Federal Data Strategy, Commerce, SBA, and OMB released a draft set of practices for new expectations agencies will have for data governance, management, protection, use, and partnerships.
10/12/2018
Over the past four years, SAHF, LISC, NHT, Enterprise, and HPN have strongly supported HUD's efforts in implementing the AFFH rule and its goals. Rather than rework the entire rule, we encourage HUD to solicit feedback from jurisdictions that have completed the process and use that feedback to update the Assessment Tool.
9/13/2018
SAHF offered comments on the "Preservation of Rental Properties in Florida Housing Finance Corporation's Portfolio: Background and Conceptual Strategies Report."
8/23/2018
SAHF, LISC, the National Housing Trust, and Enterprise Community Partners submitted joint comments in support of HUD's 2013 rule implementing the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard.
7/24/2018
SAHF submitted a letter to HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing requesting clear guidance to field offices regarding replacement reserve deposits in 202 PRAC property budgets.
7/24/2018
SAHF submitted a letter to the House Financial Services Committee opposing H.R. 2069, which includes the creation of a federal preference for all assisted housing programs.
6/19/2018
On March 14th, the Federal Housing Finance Agency proposed amendments to the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing Program.
5/9/2018
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 contains language that expands HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to Include Section 202 Communities with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRACs).
5/9/2018
SAHF provided comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with recommendations for ensuring that the new Opportunity Zones Program, created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is successful in attracting investment and spurring economic growth in low income communities.