September 2018 Table of Contents

THE BUZZ
Site of Former Strip Club Transformed Into Mixed-Income Housing in Anchorage AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Site of Former Strip Club Transformed Into Mixed-Income Housing in Anchorage

Cook Inlet Housing Authority a catalyst for change in the Spenard neighborhood. Read more

Registration Opens for 15th Annual AHF Live AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Registration Opens for 15th Annual AHF Live

Must-attend conference provides insight into industry’s hottest topics. Read more

New Database Offers a Close Look at Inclusionary Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE New Database Offers a Close Look at Inclusionary Housing

Users can search nationwide data to inform local policies. Read more

Make Room Opens Door on Rental Crisis AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Make Room Opens Door on Rental Crisis

September marks second National Month for Renters. Read more

Housing Moves Further Out of Reach of Low-Wage Workers AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Housing Moves Further Out of Reach of Low-Wage Workers

A worker must earn $22.10 per hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment. Read more

People on the Move 6.12.18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 6.12.18

VHFA's Sarah Carpenter announces retirement plus other personnel news in affordable housing. Read more

People on the Move 6.27.18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 6.27.18

Greg Voyentzie becomes CEO of Boston Financial and other personnel moves in the industry. Read more

People on the Move 7.12.18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 7.12.18

NeighborWorks America appoints a CEO and other industry moves. Read more

FINANCE
Rising Costs Put Pressure on LIHTC Deals AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Rising Costs Put Pressure on LIHTC Deals

Syndicators discuss the post–tax reform market. Read more

HOUSING POLICY
Bill Seeks to Establish Housing Task Force AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Bill Seeks to Establish Housing Task Force

Sen. Angus King discusses why the new legislation is important. Read more

Bill Calls for Renter Tax Credit AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Bill Calls for Renter Tax Credit

Sen. Kamala Harris wants a credit for renters who pay more than 30% of their gross income on housing. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
States Move to Address Income Averaging AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE States Move to Address Income Averaging

A look at how HFAs and investors are approaching the new LIHTC option. Read more

Denver Approves Bold Rent Program AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Denver Approves Bold Rent Program

The city will provide a subsidy for working families to rent market-rate apartments. Read more

CommonBond Breaks Out of the Box AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE CommonBond Breaks Out of the Box

The Minnesota-based nonprofit expands its reach to families above 60% of the AMI. Read more

Workforce Housing Program Helps Finance Development in Lynn, Mass. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Workforce Housing Program Helps Finance Development in Lynn, Mass.

Gateway North serves residents across a broad range of incomes. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz With Christine Quinn AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz With Christine Quinn

The former speaker of the New York City Council has a new role, providing shelter and services. Read more

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