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Study Examines LIHTC Problems and Reform Proposals

An October 8 report prepared by Ernst & Young examines the funding issues currently impeding the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, as well as some proposed resolutions. The recent decline in the program’s investment levels has slowed or stalled affordable rental…

IN Report Recommends Protecting Renters From Rising Property Taxes

The Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED), a NLIHC partner, has released Indiana Property Taxes: Is Property Tax Relief or Tax Restructuring the Solution? In the face of average property tax increases of 24% during 2007, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels stated that property…

Is Property Tax Relief or Tax Restructuring the Solution?

TOPIC: Property Tax STATE: Indiana TYPE: Research Report  DATE: January 2008 AUTHOR: Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED)  DESCRIPTION: This report explores the property tax crisis in Indiana and whether property tax relief or tax restructuring is the…

Findings from the HB 4050 Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program

TOPIC: Predatory Lending STATE: Illinois TYPE: Research Report  DATE: April 2007 AUTHOR: Housing Action Illinois DESCRIPTION: Eleven HUD-certified counseling agencies participated in the HB 4050 Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program and this report is the result of the data they…