IHCDA RED Monthly March 2017

RED Monthly

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Important Dates

March 7 -  CHDO Board 2.0 - CHDO Board Succession Planning, 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. EST. To register please contact Joy Hudson at joy@hpgnetwork.com

March 14 - CHDO Board 3.0 - Board Financial Management and Managing Conflicts of Interest, 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. EST. To register please contact Joy Hudson at joy@hpgnetwork.com

March 14, 2017-
Strategic Planning Session
Central Regional Session
9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
RealAmerica Headquarters
10711 America Way, Suite 200
Fishers, 46038
Click here to register.

March 15, 2017-
Strategic Planning Session
NE Regional Session
9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Allen County Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, 46802
Click here to register.

March 16 - Bond Training, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. To register please click here.

March 22-23 - HOME Compliance Training - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST at Time Corners Crossing Apt, 5527 Lois Lane, Fort Wayne, 46804
Click here to register

March 31 - HOME Supplemental Applications are due.

May 25 - HOME Supplemental round awards announced.

RED Notices

RED 17-11 - HOME Supplemental Round FAQ Webinar

RED 17-10 - NDC Training

RED 17-09 - IHCDA Response to Uncertainty in RHTC Equity Pricing.

RED 17-08: HOME Supplemental Round

RED 17-07: HOME Compliance Training

RED 17-06: State of Indiana Annual Action Plan Draft

RED 17-05: HOME Supplement Funding Round 

RED 17-04: 2016 Utility Allowances

March is Indiana Disability Awarness Month

Disability Awareness Month

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If your agency has a new staff member who wish to receive this newsletter, please e-mail Leesa Norton, Real Estate Development Coordinator at lnorton@ihcda.in.gov  

This monthly newsletter provides information and updates from the Real Estate Department (RED) at the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). If you have a specific interest or subject area that you would like to read more about please contact us.

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2017 Rental Housing Tax Credits Announced

At the February 23rd Board of Directors Meeting, the Real Estate Department presented their recommendations for the 2017 RHTC Awards. 16 projects were selected for a combined $13.9 million in RHTC and $5.8 million in IHCDA funding which will provide over 700 additional units of affordable housing options for residents throughout Indiana...more.

IHCDA and OCRA Seek Public Comment for 2017 Action Plan  

Pursuant to 24 CFR part 91.115(a)(2), the State of Indiana wishes to encourage citizens to participate in the development of the State of Indiana Annual Action Plan for 2017. In accordance with this regulation, the State is providing the opportunity for citizens to comment on the 2017 Annual Action Plan draft report, which will be submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before May 15, 2017.

State of Indiana 2017 Action Plan - DRAFT 

Prior to submission, all members of the public are invited to review the draft Plan from February 16, 2017 through April 1, 2017 during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, at the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

Additional Opportunity for Feedback 

As part of our ongoing commitment to solicit partner feedback, we invite you to complete a survey that will help us make decisions regarding the use of funds available through:  

  • Community Development Block Grant
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Program
  • Emergency Solutions Grant
  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

The survey consists of over fifty questions, HOWEVER you can choose to only answer questions relating to the funding source that is most important to you. The average respondent will likely answer from twelve (12) to twenty (20) questions, which should not take longer than ten (10) minutes. 

Morton School

Grand Opening
Morton School Senior Apartments

The Historic School 29, dates back to 1890. It was named for Civil War-era Gov. Oliver P. Morton and is now remodeled to include 48 units that reflect the same respect and honor as it had when it was built.  Located at 2101 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 was rehabilitated by TWG Development, LLC.

Housing Credits

Housing Credits 300: Compliance Basics for INDIANA Properties

Online class specifically focusing on IHCDA's compliance requirements for Rental Housing Tax Credit properties located in Indiana.

A perfect way to get started learning or to refresh your current knowledge of the complex compliance requirements of the Program plus learn the specific compliance requirements mandated by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA).

In 4 hours, Elizabeth Moreland of Elizabeth Moreland Consulting, Inc. and the Housing Credit Training Center will teach even the greenest of green staff the eligibility requirements of the Housing Credit Program (known as the Rental Housing Tax Credit Program in Indiana) and the specific implementation requirements surrounding them in the state of Indiana. Fully approved by IHCDA.