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This overview provides information on units financed with bond cap in Washington State over the last 10 years, as well as policy changes and updates related to low-income housing, cost containment, amenities, energy efficiency, transit-oriented development, and non-profit requirements.
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Bond Cap Overview Lisa Vatske, Director, Multifamily Housing & Community Facilities July 2019
Units Financed with Bond Cap – Last 10 Years *2019 numbers are anticipated totals
Washington State’s Bond Cap Allocation Per Unit - Last 10 Years
Bond/Tax Credit Policy Changes • Increase Cost Containment Points from 5 to 10 • 1 point per 2.5% under TDC Limits, up to 25% below the limits • Remove the following: • Points for Limiting Developer Fee, allow the economics of the deal to drive the budget and the developer fee. Eliminate point-chasing. • Project Innovation category • 40% AMI option from Additional Low-Income Set-Asides • Add Opportunity Zone Investment (1 point) • NCSHA’s OZ Fund Directory has funds with approximately $28B of investment
Bond/Tax Credit Policy Updates • Update TDC Limits to mirror increases made in the 9% Program • Increase points for Extended Use Agreement to max of 15 points for 25 additional years (3 points per 5 years) • New Amenities Options: • Onsite Daycare Program • Lunch Program Coordination with Local School District • Electric Car Charger Installation • Supportive Services/Community Space with Service Coordinator • Clarify and Update requirements for: Bike Storage, Media Room, Business/Learning Center
Additional Policy Changes • Energy Points • Update Solar Options and remove Solar Thermal, move to kilowatt hours produced/square feet/year. Metric slightly higher than the option currently available for points in ESDS. • Changing Energy Efficient Building category options to match ESDS 5.2: Additional Reduction In Energy Use (max 5 points) • Transit-Oriented Development updates • Urban: 0.5 mile walking distance of transit service (1 point) • Rural: 0.5 mile walking distance of bus stop or 5-mile distance of transit options (2 points) • Light Rail Station or Park & Ride: 0.5 mile walking distance (3 points) • Defining criteria and assessing the deduction of the seller note from the TDC amount on acq/rehab projects. • Review requirements related to non-profit definition and points, including option to purchase language and other considerations on re-syndicates requesting regulatory changes.
Thank you! Lisa Vatske Director, Multifamily Housing & Community Facilities Lisa.vatske@wshfc.org