CEDAC Releases Update to Massachusetts Expiring Use Inventory – December 15, 2008
The Expiring Use report, prepared by CEDAC, uses the most current data available from HUD and MassHousing, based on updates from mid-October 2008.
HUD-DOE Announce Weatherization Agreement – May 7, 2009
HUD and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced an interagency agreement that will help pave the way for the Weatherization of HUD assisted and LIHTC properties. DOE has concluded that existing income verification procedures for HUD assisted, public housing, and LIHTC properties are sufficient for determining eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This agreement reduces a significant administrative obstacle to improving the energy efficiency and livability of these homes.
Please click here to read the Memorandum of Understanding between the two departments.
Joint Statement on Citigroup by US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC – November 25, 2008
The U.S. Government on Sunday entered into an agreement with Citigroup to provide a package of guarantees, liquidity access and capital. As part of that agreement, Treasury and the FDIC will provide protection against the possibility of unusually large losses on an asset pool of approximately $306 billion of loans and securities backed by commerical and residential real estate and other such assets.
Click here for the full statement.
House Budget Floor Amendments Supported by CHAPA – April 24, 2009
Please click here to read CHAPA’s letter to Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Charles Murphy, supporting amendments to the FY’ 10 House Ways and Means budget.