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HOTMA
The HOTMA 2027 Deadline: A Compliance Checklist for HUD Multifamily Owners
January 1, 2027 is the HUD Multifamily HOTMA implementation deadline. Here is the operational checklist your compliance team needs to be ready.
May 12, 20269 min readReadLIHTC
How to Prepare for an 8823 Audit: A LIHTC Compliance Playbook
State HFAs file IRS Form 8823 when they identify LIHTC non-compliance. Here is the playbook to keep your portfolio off the list.
April 22, 202610 min readReadLIHTC
The LIHTC Available Unit Rule, Explained Without the Jargon
Exactly when the AUR clock starts, what counts as a comparable unit, and how to keep your portfolio in compliance.
April 8, 20267 min readReadHOTMA
How HOTMA Changes Income Calculations: The Five Changes That Matter Most
The five HOTMA income calculation changes that will impact the most households in your portfolio.
March 18, 20268 min readReadHUD
The Top 7 TRACS 203A Rejections (And How to Stop Them at the Source)
The seven most common TRACS 203A rejection codes and how to eliminate them before transmission.
February 26, 20267 min readRead