The Spring Street Brief

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The Spring Street Brief is your daily intelligence briefing on affordable housing in America. In under 3 minutes, get the news that matters: LIHTC allocations, Section 8 voucher updates, HUD policy changes, private activity bonds, state housing finance agency deals, and emerging trends in affordable housing development. Designed for LIHTC investors, affordable housing developers, syndicators, lenders, and policy makers who need to stay ahead of the curve. AI-powered. Human-curated. Brought to you by Tom Carter at Spring Street Management Group.

  1. MAR 20

    Episode 59: Enterprise Community Partners Releases AHCIA Economic Impact Analysis

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss Enterprise Community Partners' economic impact analysis of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act.Full AHCIA implementation would support 2 million additional affordable homes over ten years50% increase in 9% credit allocations accounts for largest production shareEach dollar of LIHTC generates approximately $9 in total economic activityAnalysis estimates AHCIA would support over 3 million jobsLocal benefits include property tax revenue and reduced homelessness costsExpanded allocations would increase competitive award odds in 9% roundsHousing advocates should share findings with congressional representatives. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Enterprise Community Partners, AHCIA, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, LIHTC, 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, economic impact analysis, job creation, housing production, tax credit expansion, congressional advocacy, QAP, basis boost, minimum 4% rate, housing shortage, affordable rental housing, federal tax expenditure, property tax revenue, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  2. MAR 19

    Episode 58: Colorado CHFA Updates 4% LIHTC Bond Pipeline Process

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss Colorado CHFA's updates to its 4% LIHTC bond process.CHFA releases updated guidance implementing 25% bond threshold from OBBBAReduced threshold enables 4% credits with smaller bond allocationsUpdates affect application procedures, timing, and volume cap allocationRevised application intake windows and streamlined inducement processesProjects may need alternative gap financing to replace bond proceedsCHFA encourages pre-application meetings for financing structure discussionsExpanded 4% pipeline should help address Colorado's production gap. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Colorado, CHFA, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, 4% LIHTC, private activity bonds, PAB, 25% bond threshold, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, OBBBA, bond volume cap, tax-exempt bonds, inducement, Front Range, gap financing, application process, QAP, affordable housing development, multifamily construction, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 57: Terner Center Report Examines State Affordable Housing Administration

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss the Terner Center's report on state affordable housing program administration.Terner Center analyzes QAP processes, application requirements, and timelines across statesProcessing times vary significantly—some states 4 months, others over a yearBest practices include pre-application conferences, electronic portals, standardized templatesAdministrative capacity and staffing challenges constrain many HFAsReport recommends competitive compensation and succession planningRegional cooperation recommended to share best practices across statesComplete applications aligned with QAP priorities consistently outperform. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Terner Center, UC Berkeley, HFA, state housing finance agency, QAP, Qualified Allocation Plan, LIHTC, 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, application process, underwriting, best practices, administrative capacity, staffing, developer, regional cooperation, electronic submissions, pre-application conference, affordable housing development, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  4. MAR 17

    Episode 56: Housing for the 21st Century Act Advances to Senate

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss the Housing for the 21st Century Act's advancement to the Senate.Housing for the 21st Century Act passed House with bipartisan 390-9 voteBill addresses housing supply, affordability, and regulatory modernizationKey provisions include streamlined environmental review processesExpanded flexibility for Community Development Block Grant useReforms to manufactured housing financing through FHA and GSEsMay be combined with ROAD to Housing Act in SenateEnvironmental review streamlining could meaningfully reduce LIHTC predevelopment timelines. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Housing for the 21st Century Act, Congress, bipartisan legislation, NEPA, environmental review, CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, manufactured housing, FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GSE, ROAD to Housing Act, Senate, LIHTC, zoning reform, NMHC, NAHB, Up for Growth, housing supply, affordable housing policy, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  5. MAR 16

    Episode 55: Michigan Advocates Push for State Affordable Housing Tax Credit

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss Michigan's push for a state affordable housing tax credit.Governor Whitmer includes state housing tax credit in budget recommendationsMichigan is one of largest states without dedicated state housing creditNeighboring Ohio, Indiana, Illinois all offer state credits enhancing federal LIHTCProposed credit could enable 2,000-3,000 additional affordable units annuallyMichigan needs over 200,000 additional affordable rental units per NLIHCMSHDA indicates support and readiness to administer program if enactedDevelopers should engage with legislative advocacy and monitor state budget process. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Michigan, MSHDA, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, state tax credit, LIHTC, 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, Governor Whitmer, affordable housing, NLIHC, National Low Income Housing Coalition, gap financing, construction costs, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, housing shortage, budget, legislative advocacy, rental housing, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  6. MAR 13

    Episode 54: Illinois IHDA Announces Next Generation R3 Initiative Cohort

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Next Generation R3 initiative.IHDA announces Next Generation R3 cohort for affordable housing in disinvested communitiesProgram combines LIHTC with state cannabis tax revenue for R3 priority areasR3 zones designated based on poverty, unemployment, incarceration, and mental health accessFunded projects include family, mixed-use, and senior housing across IllinoisAll projects require community engagement and local hiring commitmentsIllinois also implementing new state Affordable Housing Tax CreditSuccessful applicants typically begin community outreach months before LIHTC applications. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Illinois, IHDA, Illinois Housing Development Authority, R3, Restore Reinvest Renew, cannabis tax revenue, LIHTC, 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, racial equity, climate resilience, economic mobility, QAP, community engagement, local hiring, Chicago, state tax credit, predevelopment, soft financing, affordable housing, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  7. MAR 12

    Episode 53: Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces $140 Million for Affordable Housing

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss Governor Healey's $140 million affordable housing announcement.$140 million in state funding to create over 1,300 affordable unitsFunding from Affordable Housing Trust Fund and other state resourcesPriority given to extremely low-income households, families, and homeless exitsProjects include supportive services for disabilities and behavioral healthMassachusetts combines state LIHTC, Housing Stabilization Fund, and local trusts40B comprehensive permit law enables development in underproducing communitiesDevelopers should monitor MassHousing's funding cycles for upcoming application opportunities. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: Massachusetts, Governor Healey, MassHousing, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, state LIHTC, Housing Stabilization Fund, 40B comprehensive permit, Gateway Cities, supportive housing, extremely low-income, ELI, QAP, housing bond bill, public housing modernization, first-time homebuyer, behavioral health housing, homeless services, affordable housing development, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

    3 min

  8. MAR 11

    Episode 52: HUD Extends HOTMA Multifamily Implementation to January 2027

    From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss HUD's decision to extend the HOTMA implementation deadline for multifamily housing.HUD extends HOTMA multifamily deadline to January 1, 2027Extension provides time for software updates, staff training, and policy revisionsLIHTC adopted HOTMA income provisions effective January 1, 2025Key changes include revised asset income calculations and hardship exemptionsHUD published 2026 adjustment factors for recertification planningIndustry groups cited software vendor readiness and training challengesProperty managers should use the extension productively to ensure full compliance readiness by the new deadline. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance. Keywords: HOTMA, Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act, HUD, multifamily housing, income calculation, asset income, compliance, recertification, LIHTC, Section 8, Housing Choice Voucher, property management, NAHMA, software compliance, tenant qualification, fixed-income households, student eligibility, income verification, affordable housing, Spring Street Management Group ]]>

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The Spring Street Brief is your daily intelligence briefing on affordable housing in America. In under 3 minutes, get the news that matters: LIHTC allocations, Section 8 voucher updates, HUD policy changes, private activity bonds, state housing finance agency deals, and emerging trends in affordable housing development. Designed for LIHTC investors, affordable housing developers, syndicators, lenders, and policy makers who need to stay ahead of the curve. AI-powered. Human-curated. Brought to you by Tom Carter at Spring Street Management Group.

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    Spring Street Management Group
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
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