The TDHCA board will be considering proposed changes to the Qualified Allocation Plan. This plan sets policy for tax credits that are awarded for building new affordable and supportive housing. These proposed changes are to the Supportive Housing Definition. These changes would establish additional barriers limiting opportunity for people experiencing homelessness to escape that condition and further tie the hands of homeless response systems that seek to help individuals and households out of homelessness. Public comment is due by 5pm CST on 10/9/2020. Comments can be submitted via the 

Please direct all input related to the QAP to TDHCA Multifamily Policy Research Specialist Matthew Griego. Written comments may be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attn: Matthew Griego, QAP Public Comment, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941, or by fax to (512) 475-1895, Attn: Matthew Griego, QAP Public Comment, or by email to htc.public-comment@tdhca.state.tx.us

You can see THN’s full comment here.