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Housing Finance & Development
Email Updates
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2017 QAP Questions and Answers
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DCA is now accepting questions pertaining to the 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan. You can find the 2017 Round Q&A Form on the 2017 Funding Round web page. Please send the completed form to hfdround@dca.ga.gov.
All answers to general questions will be posted on the DCA website. All answers to project specific questions will be sent to the email address listed on the Q&A form.
The last day to submit questions for the initial round of Q&A is Friday, February 17, 2017.
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2017 QAP: Transformational Communities
Second Webinar Added
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Due to an overwhelming response, DCA has added a second webinar for an in-depth discussion of the new Scoring section, "Transformational Communities," included in the 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which replaces the "Revitalization/Redevelopment Plans" Scoring section of the 2016 QAP. DCA will cover the requirements of a Community Transformation Plan in relation to that of a Community Revitalization Plan and discuss the collaborative, holistic approach DCA encourages communities to take in defining their transformational goals under this new Scoring section.
The second webinar will be on February 13th from 10-AM-11AM.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS("RFP")
Affordable Multifamily Underwriting and Loan Services
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The Georgia Housing and Finance Authority (the "Authority" or "GHFA") is seeking qualified Consultants to submit proposals for the provision of multifamily affordable loan underwriting and loan services in support of GHFA's Affordable Multifamily Housing Programs. A copy of the RFP can be found by clicking here.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Eastern Time, February 14, 2017.
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Utility Allowance Methods Survey
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On behalf of NEWHAB, a national network of affordable housing and energy advocates, the National Housing Trust and the National Housing Law Project are conducting a survey of affordable housing owners and managers regarding utility allowance methods used in LIHTC properties and how they may be used to improve the energy performance of multifamily affordable housing.
The information gathered in this survey will help determine if improvements can be made to utility allowance policies and methodologies to allow owners, residents, and properties to benefit from energy improvements.
Click here for the survey. All surveys should be completed by Friday, February 17th.
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2017 Green Building for Affordable Housing Webinars
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Southface has scheduled two Green Building for Affordable Housing webinars. They will be held February 14th from 1PM-3PM and March 3rd from 10AM-12PM. The webinars will review the changes in the 2017 QAP related to sustainability, highlighting new opportunities and requirements. Participants in this training will receive a certification of completion of Southface's Green Building for Affordable Housing training course.
Click here to register for February 14th, 1PM-3PM
Click here to register for March 3rd, 10AM-12PM
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2017 QAP Workshop Registration Open
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DCA will hold its 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan Application Workshop, Thursday, March 2, 2017 to provide an overview of the 2017 requirements and criteria for Applicants who intend to submit applications for Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credits and HOME loan funds. The workshop will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre and will begin at 9AM.
The last day for early registration is February 17, 2017. If you have any questions about this event please contact Sandy Wyckoff.
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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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February 13, 2017
Transformational Communities Webinars
February 14, 2017
2017 Green Building for Affordable Housing Webinar
February 17, 2017
2017 QAP Workshop Early Registration Ends
March 2, 2017
2017 QAP Workshop
March 3, 2017
2017 Green Building for Affordable Housing Webinar
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
For reasonable accommodations or alternate format information please contact Sandy Wyckoff at 404-679-0670 or email sandy.wyckoff@dca.ga.gov.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Housing Finance and Development Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-679-4840
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