Section 8 vs. Section 42

Section 8 vs. Section 42

Key Takeaways Section 8 provides direct rental subsidies through HUD, while Section 42 (LIHTC) offers reduced rents funded by tax credits with no direct subsidy. Both programs aim to support affordable housing and use HUD income limits and guidelines, but differ...
IRS Form 8823 and the 8823 Guide

IRS Form 8823 and the 8823 Guide

Key Takeaways Form 8823 is the tool state agencies use to report LIHTC noncompliance to the IRS, guided by the IRS’s 8823 Handbook to ensure consistent interpretation of Section 42 rules. LIHTC owners are given a correction period of up to 90 days once noncompliance...
HUD Training Explained

HUD Training Explained

There are many different kinds of training related to programs offered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) offers training primarily geared to those who currently work for organizations...
Become a Certified Occupancy Specialist

Become a Certified Occupancy Specialist

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) is the most sought-after professional credential in the affordable housing industry. Many property management companies, governmental agencies, and other employers involved in affordable housing prefer and, often require, that...
HUD Rises to the Occasion with COVID-19 Response

HUD Rises to the Occasion with COVID-19 Response

Recently I was privileged to join a group of national housing leaders on a special HUD Stakeholder Conference Call with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary Ben Carson and Assistant Secretary Brian Montgomery regarding HUD’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. All...