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Housing Resource Center Publications

For questions, comments, or to order hard copies of any of the listed publications, please call (512) 475-3976 or email info@tdhca.state.tx.us.

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Drafts for Public Comment

None currently.

To be Approved by the Governing Board

The versions of the documents below are not final – they are pending approval by the TDHCA Governing Board.  Once approved by the Governing Board, the documents will be considered final and posted under their appropriate sections on this webpage.

None currently.

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State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report

TDHCA produces the following publications in compliance with Section 2306.071-2306.0723 of the Texas Government Code:

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Strategic Planning Process

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Consolidated Planning Documents and Certifications

TDHCA produces the following publications in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reporting requirements for the following programs: the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESG), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA).

The 2011 and 2012 Substantial Amendments to the Action Plan for ESG funding have been submitted to HUD and will be posted upon HUD’s approval of these Amendments.

HUD Certifications for which TDHCA serves as the certifying official:

For any questions on Certification of Consistency forms, please email Elizabeth.Yevich@tdhca.state.tx.us or phone (512) 475-3976. Once TDHCA receives, reviews and certifies this certification form, the form will be returned by fax with the original hardcopy being sent via USPS.

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Special Reports

What the Research Shows: What Other States are doing to Link Housing and Transportation (PDF)
This white paper was presented by the TDHCA at the Disability Policy Consortium’s 2010 Housing & Transportation Summit. The paper looks at the opportunities to link affordable housing and transportation through the utilization of state and federal programs and funding streams. First, opportunities for state and local housing entities are analyzed, followed by the opportunities to link transportation funding with affordable housing. Next, best practices in four states – California, Colorado, Georgia, and New Jersey are discussed. Best practice research reveals that the most successful projects which connect public transportation and affordable housing require strong and innovative programs and policies at both the state and local level. Finally, opportunities and challenges for implementing these best practices in the state of Texas are discussed.

A Study of Residential Foreclosures in Texas (PDF)
This report studies foreclosure activity in Bexar, Cameron, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, and Travis Counties.

Migrant Labor Housing Facilities in Texas (PDF)
As required by HB 1099 of the 79th Legislature, Regular Session, this report studies the quantity, availability, need, and quality of migrant labor housing facilities in Texas.

The Housing Needs of Texans with Disabilities (PDF)
This document studies the housing needs of low income Texans with disabilities.

Report on the 2006 Community Needs Survey (PDF)
TDHCA Community Needs Surveys are conducted to provide TDHCA with a better understanding of housing and community service needs, issues, and problems at the local and regional levels. Survey data provides the Department with local and regional perspectives when considering programmatic changes.

2011 Housing Finance Corporation Annual Report
The TDHCA Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) Annual Report is required by Title 12 of the Texas Local Government Code. The report presents data regarding single family mortgage loan activity of HFCs and demographic information for persons residing in HFC-financed multifamily units. The following documentation is available for completing the report:

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Market Analysis

Market Analysis of the Dallas-Plano-Irving Metropolitan Division (PDF)
The purpose of this report is to provide an overall rental housing needs assessment for the Dallas-Plano-Irving Metropolitan Metropolitan Division. This assessment is based upon the identification and analysis of the housing submarkets in the Dallas-Plano-Irving area. The housing stock was surveyed, interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, and a demand analysis indicating potential housing opportunities and a general rental housing needs assessment was provided.

Rental Housing Needs Assessment for the El Paso Market Analysis (PDF)
The purpose of this report is to provide an overall rental housing needs assessment for the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This assessment is based upon the identification and analysis of the housing submarkets in the El Paso MSA. The housing stock was surveyed, interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, and a demand analysis indicating potential housing opportunities and a general rental housing needs assessment was provided.

Market Analysis of the McAllen-Edinburg-Pharr and Brownsville-Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Areas (PDF)
This market analysis relating to affordable housing in the McAllen-Edinburg-Pharr and Brownsville-Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Areas is an assessment of the need for affordable housing in the area. The market study includes submarket information on community characteristics, current demographic data and the local economy. The demand analysis includes conclusions on the number of affordable housing units needed in each submarket by income group and household size.

Overall Housing Needs Assessment for Parmer, Castro and Deaf Smith Counties (PDF)
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the need for affordable rental housing in Deaf Smith County, Castro County, and Parmer County, Texas. This assessment is based upon the identification and analysis of the housing markets in each of these three subject counties. The study includes a survey of the housing stock, interviews with key stakeholders, and a demand analysis indicating potential housing opportunities and a general housing needs assessment. The impact of farmworkers (both migrant and year-round) on the housing markets of each county has also been addressed in this analysis.

Home Mortgage Credit Characteristics of Underserved Areas: A State of Texas Market Study (PDF)
This market study analyzes the home mortgage credit needs of underserved areas and helps determine the feasibility of a new mortgage product to better serve the identified underserved areas.

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Regional Allocation Formula

In 1999, the 76th Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1112 (§2306.111, Government Code), which required TDHCA to develop and use a formula to regionally allocate its HOME, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program funding. The resulting Regional Allocation Formula (RAF) determines how this funding will be distributed among the 13 service regions used by TDHCA for planning purposes. The RAF methodology is described in the following document. The resulting program funding distributions are provided in the appendices.

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Affordable Housing Needs Score (AHNS)

The scoring criteria used to evaluate Housing Tax Credit (HTC), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and HOME applications include an Affordable Housing Need Score (AHNS). The AHNS provides a comparative assessment of each county and place's level of need relative to other areas within the 13 Uniform State Service Regions TDHCA uses for planning purposes. Through the AHNS, applicants are encouraged to request funding to serve communities that have a high proportion of the region's affordable housing need.

Notes:

1) County scores are not generated for rental development activities. Development sites located outside the boundaries of a place (as designated by the U.S. Census) will utilize the score of the place whose boundary is closest to the development site.

2) To address legislative requirements, the HOME "Urban" and "Rural" place designations may vary slightly from the corresponding HTC designations. When a HOME application is made in conjunction with an HTC application, then the HTC place geographic designation shall apply.

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For more information, please email Elizabeth Yevich at Elizabeth.Yevich@tdhca.state.tx.us