Recent News

OCC Hosts Web and Telephone Seminar on Low Income Housing Tax Credits

15 August 2008 - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host a live Web and telephone seminar on opportunities for banks that invest in projects financed through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program on September 10, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Eden Housing Produces Affordable Housing Podcasts

14 August 2008 - In celebration of its 40th year in the affordable housing industry, Eden Housing presents the Affordable Housing Podcase series.

The Internal Revenue Service Releases Final Utility Allowance Regulations

29 July 2008 - On Monday, July 28, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations with regard to the utility allowance provision of Section 42. The final regulations are designed to allow property owners more options for accurately determining utility allowances for Housing Credit properties.

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Community Involvement

AHTCC Supports 21st Annual Home Court Event

Apr 16, 2008

On Wednesday, April 16, 2008 the Coalition cosponsored the 21st Annual Home Court Charity Basketball Game.  The annual event was started by a group of Georgetown law students in 1987 and pits Georgetown University Law Center faculty and staff (the Hoya Lawyas) against Members of Congress and their staff (the Hill's Angels).  All proceeds for the event benefit the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing free legal services to homeless individuals and families in Washington, DC.  Over the past 20 years, Home Court has raised over $2 million to support the Clinic's efforts.  In a hard-fought game, the Hill's Angels narrowly defeated the Hoya Lawyas 43 to 41 in triple overtime.  Hill's Angels coach Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) was thrilled by the win, secured by two late free throws, and vowed to be back for a round next year.  The Hill's Angels had great turnout for this worthy cause.  Other Congressional participants were Congressmen Mike Arcuri (D-NY), Gene Green (D-TX), Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Dean Heller (D-NV), Chris Murphey (D-CN), and Andre Carson (D-IN).Coalition representatives Francine Friedman, Heather Wetzel, and Victoria Spielman handed out AHTCC water bottles to attendees.  AHTCC also sponsored the popular half-time shoot out between Georgetown University Law Center students aiming to win free books for the next semester...

AHTCC Celebrates 20th Annual Home Court Charity Basketball Game

Mar 21, 2007

On Wednesday, March 21, 2007 the Coalition cosponsored the 20th Annual Home Court Charity Basketball Game.  The annual event was started by a group of Georgetown law students in 1987 and pits Georgetown University Law Center faculty and staff (the Hoya Lawyas) against Members of Congress and their staff (the Hill's Angels).  All proceeds for the event benefit the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing free legal services to homeless individuals and families in Washington, DC.  Over the past 19 years, Home Court has raised over $2 million to support the Clinic's efforts.  This year's efforts exceeded any other year with more than $300,000 raised for the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.In a hard-fought game, the Hoya Lawya narrowly defeated the Hill's Angels 47 to 38.  Hill's Angels coach Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) was disappointed by the loss but vowed to be back for a little revenge next year.  The Hill's Angels had great turnout for this worthy cause.  Other Congressional participants were Congressmen Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Zach Wamp (R-TN), Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Joe Baca (D-CA), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Jay Inslee (D-WA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Gene Green (D-TX), Kenny Hulshof (R-MO), Todd Tiahrt (R-KS), Mike Arcuri (D-NY), and Melvin Watt (D-NC)...

AHTCC Scheduled to Participate in Congressional Black Caucus Forum

Sep 07, 2006

AHTCC legislative counsel Francine Friedman will be participating in the Congressional Black Caucus' issue forum entitled "Economic Development in the Wake of Disaster: Putting the Market to Work for Working Families and Communities" on Thursday, September 7, 2006. The forum will look at the challenges confronting New Orleans in the post-Katrina era as it strives to rebuild the city's housing inventory.  Ms...

AHTCC Shoots for Community Involvement

Mar 30, 2006

On March 29, 2006 the Coalition cosponsored the 19th Annual Home Court Charity Basketball Game.  The annual event was started by a group of Georgetown law students in 1987 and pits Georgetown University Law Center faculty and staff (the Hoya Lawyas) against Members of Congress and their staff (the Hill's Angels).  All proceeds for the event benefit the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing free legal services to homeless individuals and families in Washington, DC.  Over the past 19 years, Home Court has raised over $2 million to support the Clinic's efforts.  In the closely contested game, the Hill's Angels, coached by Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH), defeated the Hoya Lawyas 34 to 32.  Other Congressional participants included Representatives Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Timothy Ryan (D-OH), William Clay, Jr.(D-MO), Gene Green (D-TX), and Jeff Flake (R-AZ)...

Campaign for Affordable Housing

Jan 12, 2006

The Coalition is a proud supporter of the Campaign for Affordable Housing.The Campaign facilitates and supports the development of diverse housing styles for America's workforce and seniors by educating all segments of the public on the true nature of affordable housing and the people who reside there.  Their ultimate goal is to significantly increase the support for efforts to make housing affordable on the local, state, and national level...