CHAIN of MN
- http://www.chainofmn.org
- A Minnesota affordable housing guide including homeownership information and a rental classifieds service.
Enterprise Foundation
- http://www.enterprisefoundation.org
- Supports community-based nonprofits creating homes affordable to low-income Americans. Features funding applications and timelines, resource database, a forum and other developer support, all searchable.
Fannie Mae
- http://www.fanniemae.com
- Fannie Mae provides financial products and services that increase the availability and affordability of housing for low-, moderate- and middle-income Americans.
HUD User
- http://www.huduser.org/
- Contains valuable statistics for those interested in financing, developing, or managing affordable housing, including HUD-mandated rent and income levels for assisted housing programs (Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Section 8 and other) and Fair Market Rents.
Housing Assistance Council (HAC)
- http://www.ruralhome.org
- Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.
Housing Finance Associates LLC
- http://www.housingfin.com
- Provider of strategic consulting, acquisition, development and financing services to the affordable housing industry. Features services, clients, case studies. Based in Orlando, FL.
Knowledgeplex
- http://www.knowledgeplex.org
- News feeds, discussion forums, listserv and searchable index of publications related to low income housing. Site is sponsored by the Fannie Mae Foundation.
National Center for Housing Management (NHCM)
- http://www.nchm.org
- Provides management improvement services including compliance and performance education, technical support and consulting to professionals in the affordable housing industry and military housing.
National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
- http://www.ncsha.org/
- Nonprofit organization increases housing opportunities for lower income and underserved people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing. Links to each State Housing Finance Agency.
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association
- http://www.housingonline.com/
- Provides in-depth information on various affordable housing issues including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), historic preservation, multifamily housing finance, HUD and FHA programs, and public housing redevelopment.
National Housing Trust (NHT)
- http://www.nhtinc.org
- Nonprofit organization formed to preserve and improve affordable multifamily homes for low and moderate income use. Includes information on technical assistance, training, public policy, and staff.
The Danter Company
- http://www.danter.com/taxcredit/
- Basic information on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, including statistics and a database of current program maximum incomes and rents.
