TDHCA Calendar

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will hold a virtual public hearing in order to receive public comment on 2021 Competitive Housing Tax Credit applications received in Texas State Services Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m., Austin local time. Those interested in attending this virtual public hearing may register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1254678419723046416 Note: A map indicating the 13 Texas State Service Regions used by TDHCA can be found at https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/asset-management/docs/AssignmentMap.pdf. The Asset Management Assignments indicated are not relevant to the 2021 Housing Tax Credit Applications or these public hearings.

This program focuses on eligibility requirements of TDHCA's various affordable housing programs. All affordable housing property owners and managers and all MFDL program contract administrators are invited to attend. The course is taught by the compliance staff at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and covers topics such as income, assets, student status, documenting household income and more.At TAA's Income Determination Training (aka TDHCA's First Thursday Training) you will: Focus on eligibility requirements of various TDHCA affordable housing programs Learn about calculating income, calculating assets and adjusted income Get answers to your questions about eligibilityThis program is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will include time for breaks and lunch just as if you were at an in-person seminar. To receive a certificate for the online seminar, you must register with TAA. Access instructions and seminar materials will be emailed to each registrant no later than the day before the online seminar. Please provide an accurate email address when you register.Continuing Education Credits: 5.5 Hours NAA CECs, not approved for MCEs from TRECIf you have any questions, please contact education@taa.org.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will hold a virtual public hearing in order to receive public comment on 2021 Competitive Housing Tax Credit applications received in Texas State Services Regions 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m., Austin local time. Those interested in attending this virtual public hearing may register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5097600201660690448 Note: A map indicating the 13 Texas State Service Regions used by TDHCA can be found at https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/asset-management/docs/AssignmentMap.pdf. The Asset Management Assignments indicated are not relevant to the 2021 Housing Tax Credit Applications or these public hearings.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will hold a virtual public hearing in order to receive public comment on 2021 Competitive Housing Tax Credit applications received in Texas State Services Regions 5, 6, 10, and 11 on Thursday, May 20, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m., Austin local time. Those interested in attending this virtual public hearing may register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/532017805297703184 Note: A map indicating the 13 Texas State Service Regions used by TDHCA can be found at https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/asset-management/docs/AssignmentMap.pdf. The Asset Management Assignments indicated are not relevant to the 2021 Housing Tax Credit Applications or these public hearings.

The Regional Allocation Formula (RAF) Methodology utilizes appropriate statistical data to measure the affordable housing need and available resources in the 13 State Service Regions that are used for planning purposes. The RAF also allocates funding to rural and urban subregions within each region. The RAF is revised annually to reflect current data, respond to public comment, and better assess regional housing needs and available resources. The public comment period for the Draft 2021 RAF Methodology will be open from Monday, May 24, 2021, through Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time. Written comments concerning the Draft 2022 RAF Methodology may be submitted by mail to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Resource Center, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941, by email to info@tdhca.state.tx.us, or by fax to (512) 475-0070. Comments must be received no later than Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time. The June 2, 2:00 public hearing webinar information and draft 2022 RAF Methodology documentation is posted on TDHCA's Housing Resource Center (HRC) Announcement page here: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing-center/announcements.htmThe draft 2022 RAF Methodology is also posted on TDHCA's Public Comment Center at: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/public-comment.htm

This program includes everything you need to know to be in compliance with requirements for the housing tax credit program and is taught by compliance experts from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.At TAA's Housing Tax Credit Compliance Training you will: Review key HTC rules Hear an overview of the allocation/award process, affirmative marketing, income and rent limits, and minimum set-asides Discover how utility allowances, applicable fractions, unit transfers and household additions have an impact, and how the recertification process works Review onsite file requirements and how to report to TDHCATo receive a certificate for the online seminar, you must register with TAA. Access instructions and seminar materials will be emailed to each registrant no later than the day before the online seminar. Please provide an accurate email address when you register.The program is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will include time for breaks and lunch just as if you were at an in-person seminar. Certificates will be emailed to attendees who arrive before 9:00 a.m. and remain online for the entire seminar. Cancellations are subject to a $35 cancellation fee. Substitutions are allowed. This program is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for 7 MCE credits. The course number is 38601.If you are a realtor and want to claim MCEs from the Texas Real Estate Commission for this class, TREC's rules require that you be visible on a webcam for the duration of the course. TAA & TREC reminds you to be safe while participating in this program.With questions, please email education@taa.org or call the TAA office at 512/479-6252.

The public comment period will be open from Monday, April 26, 2021, through Wednesday, April 26, 2021. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) prepared the draft 2021 State of Texas Consolidated Plan: One-Year Action Plan (Plan) in accordance with 24 CFR 91.320. TDHCA coordinates the preparation of the State of Texas Consolidated Plan documents. The Plan covers the State's Administration of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) by TDA, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) by DSHS, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program by TDHCA. The Plan reflects the intended uses of funds received by the State of Texas from HUD for Program Year 2021. The Program Year begins on September 1, 2021 and ends on August 31, 2022.

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A virtual public hearing to accept public comment on the draft 2022 Regional Allocation Formula (RAF) Methodology will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Austin local time, via GoToWebinar. Those interested in attending this virtual public hearing may register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8184713294852204043Dial-in number: +1 (213) 929-4232, access code 195-032-435. Please note: persons who use the dial-in number and access code without registering with GoToWebinar online will only be able to hear the public hearing and will not be able to ask questions or provide comments.The public hearing information and draft 2021 RAF Methodology documentation is posted on TDHCA's Housing Resource Center Announcement page here: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing-center/announcements.htmThe draft 2022 RAF Methodology is also posted on TDHCA's Public Comment Center at: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/public-comment.htmThe public comment period for the RAF Methodology begins Monday, May 24, 2021, and ends Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., Austin local time.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) are offering a live online presentation of the Income Determination Training on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.This training focuses on eligibility requirements of TDHCA¿s various affordable housing programs. All affordable housing property owners and managers and all MFDL program contract administrators are invited to attend. The course is taught by the compliance staff at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and covers topics such as income, assets, student status, documenting household income and more.At the training you will:¿ Focus on eligibility requirements of various TDHCA affordable housing programs,¿ Learn about calculating income, calculating assets and adjusted income, and¿ Get answers to your questions about eligibility.To register, please visit contact the TAA office by phone at 512-479-6252, by email at education@taa.org, or by visiting the TAA website here: https://www.taa.org/events/income-determination-training-aka-tdhcas-first-thursday-training-live-online-7/. To receive a certificate for the online seminar, you must register with TAA. Access instructions and seminar materials will be emailed to each registrant no later than the day before the online seminar. Please provide an accurate email address when you register. Questions? Contact TAA at education@taa.org.

The Regional Allocation Formula (RAF) Methodology utilizes appropriate statistical data to measure the affordable housing need and available resources in the 13 State Service Regions that are used for planning purposes. The RAF also allocates funding to rural and urban subregions within each region. The RAF is revised annually to reflect current data, respond to public comment, and better assess regional housing needs and available resources. The public comment period for the Draft 2021 RAF Methodology will be open from Monday, May 24, 2021, through Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time. Written comments concerning the Draft 2022 RAF Methodology may be submitted by mail to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Resource Center, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941, by email to info@tdhca.state.tx.us, or by fax to (512) 475-0070. Comments must be received no later than Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time. The June 2, 2:00 public hearing webinar information and draft 2022 RAF Methodology documentation is posted on TDHCA's Housing Resource Center (HRC) Announcement page here: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/housing-center/announcements.htmThe draft 2022 RAF Methodology is also posted on TDHCA's Public Comment Center at: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/public-comment.htm

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) are presenting online Housing Tax Credit Training (HTC) on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.This training will be led by TDHCA compliance staff and provides a solid foundation of information that owners, managers and on-site staff need to know in order to be in compliance with requirements for the HTC program.You must register with TAA. Access instructions and materials will be emailed to each registrant no later than the day before the online training. The program is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Austin local time, and will include time for breaks and lunch just as if you were at an in-person event.For additional details and registration information, please call the TAA office at 512-479-6252, email education@taa.org, or visit the TAA website here: https://www.taa.org/events/htc-live-online-8/.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.