TDHCA Calendar

The public hearing for the Draft 2021 DOE WAP State Plan will be accessible to the public via the web link information below. In order to engage in two-way communication during the hearing, persons must first register (at no cost) to attend the webinar via the link provided. Anyone who calls into the hearing without registering online will not be able to provide comment, but the hearing will still be audible.Public Hearing:Tuesday, April 13, 20212 p.m. Austin local timeGoToWebinarTo register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4596074466209303821Dial-in number: +1 (415) 930-5321, access code 452-280-544 (persons who use the dial-in number and access code without registering online will only be able to hear the public hearing and will not be able to provide comment).

This training is an in-depth review of reasonable accommodations and modifications, with guidance on how to process and fulfill requests. All trainings in this series will feature closed captioning and an sign language interpreter. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be available on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you have any additional questions, please email: FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us

The Housing and Health Services Coordination Council (HHSCC) is codified in Texas Government Code 2306.1091. The purpose of the Council is to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services. The Council seeks to improve interagency understanding and increase the number of staff in state housing and health services agencies that are conversant in both housing and services. Council members meet quarterly. If you have any questions, please contact TDHCA Housing Resource Center Administrator Jeremy Stremler at 512-936-7803 or at jeremy.stremler@tdhca.state.tx.us

This training is an overview on HUD's new 2020 guidance on assistance animals. All trainings in this series will feature closed captioning and an sign language interpreter. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be available on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you have any additional questions, please email: FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us

The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless (TICH) meets quarterly to coordinate the state's resources and services to address homelessness and is comprised of representatives from eleven state agencies along with members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the House of Representatives.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Compliance Division invites all stakeholders to participate in a roundtable discussion concerning the status of compliance monitoring activities as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, TDHCA seeks input from stakeholders regarding best practices, policies, and industry expectations of the Department as on-site file monitoring and full physical inspections resume in the coming months. Please note, TDHCA has not set a date to resume these monitoring activities. The purpose of this roundtable discussion is to assist the Department and stakeholders in being prepared once these activities can be performed safely. The Roundtable is scheduled for April 21, 2021, at 10 a.m., Austin local time. To sign up, please visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4939392574134895371.With questions, please contact Cody Campbell, Director of Physical Inspections, at cody.campbell@tdhca.state.tx.us.

This training is an overview of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and it's Fair Housing implications. All trainings in this series will feature closed captioning and an sign language interpreter. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be available on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you have any additional questions, please email: FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us

The Department is accepting public comments on the Draft 2022 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program State Plan that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on April 8, 2021. Public Comment Period: Starts: 8AM Austin local time on April 23, 2021 Ends: 5PM Austin local time on May 24, 2021.

The Department is accepting public comments on the Draft of the 2022-2023 Community Services Block Grant State Plan that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on April 8, 2021. Public Comment Period: Starts: 8AM Austin local time on April 23, 2021 Ends: 5PM Austin local time on May 24, 2021

This training is an overview on Affirmative Marketing. The training will also include a step-by-step guidance on how to determine Least Likely to Apply Populations, as well as technical assistance on developing Affirmative Marketing Plans. All trainings in this series will feature closed captioning and an sign language interpreter. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be available on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you have any additional questions, please email: FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us

This program includes everything you need to know to be in compliance with requirements for the housing tax credit program and is taught by compliance experts from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.At TAA's Housing Tax Credit Compliance Training you will: Review key HTC rules Hear an overview of the allocation/award process, affirmative marketing, income and rent limits, and minimum set-asides Discover how utility allowances, applicable fractions, unit transfers and household additions have an impact, and how the recertification process works Review onsite file requirements and how to report to TDHCATo receive a certificate for the online seminar, you must register with TAA. Access instructions and seminar materials will be emailed to each registrant no later than the day before the online seminar. Please provide an accurate email address when you register.The program is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will include time for breaks and lunch just as if you were at an in-person seminar. Certificates will be emailed to attendees who arrive before 9:00 a.m. and remain online for the entire seminar. Cancellations are subject to a $35 cancellation fee. Substitutions are allowed. This program is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for 7 MCE credits. The course number is 38601.If you are a realtor and want to claim MCEs from the Texas Real Estate Commission for this class, TREC's rules require that you be visible on a webcam for the duration of the course. TAA & TREC reminds you to be safe while participating in this program.With questions, please email education@taa.org or call the TAA office at 512/479-6252.

This training is an in-depth training on the topic of Limited English Proficiency and technical guidance on how to identify LEP populations and how to develop a Language Access Plan. All trainings in this series will feature closed captioning and an sign language interpreter. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be available on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you have any additional questions, please email: FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us

Deadline to submit response to RFA is April 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. C.T.

The Compliance Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will present a training on Utility Allowance Methodologies on May 5, 2021, starting at 9 a.m., Austin local time, and expecting to last approximately three (3) hours. The Utility Allowance training provides a solid foundation that covers all of the seven (7) available methodologies as outlined in the 10 TAC §10.614:- Rural Development and HUD Issued Utility Allowances- Public Housing Authority (PHA) Methodology- Written Local Estimate (WLE)- Energy Consumption Model (ECM)- Actual Use Methodology- HUD Utility Schedule Model (HUSM)There is no cost for the training; however, registration is required. Please register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5193952606154998541. If you are not able to join us for the live presentation on May 5, you will be able to view the webinar on the TDHCA's YouTube channel at a later date, and call or email agency staff with any follow-up questions.If you have questions about the training, please contact Cara Pollei at 512-475-3821 or by email at cara.pollei@tdhca.state.tx.us.

This program includes everything you need to know about the Multifamily Direct Loan programs, including HOME, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), Tax Credit Assistance Program Repayment Funds (TCAP RF) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The course is taught by the compliance staff at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. This program is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include time for breaks and lunch just as if you were at an in-person seminar. Certificates will be emailed to attendees who arrive before 9:00 a.m. and remain online for the entire seminar. Cancellations are subject to a $35 cancellation fee. Substitutions are allowed.Continuing Education Credits: 6 Hours NAA CECs, not approved for MCEs from TRECThe event will begin at 9 a.m. central, and you'll receive detailed information about accessing the program in advance. Please provide an accurate email address when you register. If you have any questions, please contact education@taa.org.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.Via GoToWebinarTo Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7383217695375202320. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (562) 247-8422, Access Code: 267-578-547. (Persons using the dial in number and access code without registering online will only be able to hear the hearing and will not be able to provide comment).

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Via GoToWebinar. To Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1364361302557537552. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (415) 655-0052, Access Code: 990-433-162(Persons using the dial in number and access code without registering online will only be able to hear the hearing and will not be able to provide comment)

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will hold a virtual public hearing in order to receive public comment on 2021 Competitive Housing Tax Credit applications received in Texas State Services Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m., Austin local time. Those interested in attending this virtual public hearing may register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1254678419723046416 Note: A map indicating the 13 Texas State Service Regions used by TDHCA can be found at https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/asset-management/docs/AssignmentMap.pdf. The Asset Management Assignments indicated are not relevant to the 2021 Housing Tax Credit Applications or these public hearings.