December News

2026 CHDO Certification Applications Due Dec. 17

CHDO Certification Applications for 2026 are due to AHFA on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by 5 p.m. CDT. Only 2026 applicants with a CHDO Certification Application submitted by the deadline will be considered for the CHDO set-aside in the 2026 competitive cycle.

For more information on the certification and recertification process, as well as the application documents, please visit our website at CHDOs | AHFA.

Download AHFA 2026 CHDO Manual

Multifamily to Host Public Hearing for 2027 Plans

Mark your calendars for January 28, when AHFA’s multifamily division will host the public hearing for the Draft AHFA 2027 Low-Income Housing Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, 2027 HOME Annual Action Plan, and 2027 National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan.

Annual Application Workshop Coming in February

The annual application workshop is coming in January. The workshop will include updated training materials and will present information on specific changes that development teams need to know while preparing their applications. We hope to see you in Prattville. Watch for more details in future emails!

Azalea Landing Marks Major Investment in Senior Housing

AHFA dedicated $2.2 million in HOME funds and $1.7 million in tax credits resulting in an equity infusion of $15.8 million for Azalea Landing, which held a grand opening ceremony on November 18. This development now provides 56 affordable housing units for Mobile’s low-income seniors.

The complex features two-bedroom apartments designed with accessibility in mind, along with amenities such as a clubhouse, picnic pavilion, computer center, and fitness room. Azalea Landing represents a collaborative effort between AHFA and developers to address the growing need for senior housing in Alabama.

Developers Describe the Power of Partnerships in Housing

Success rarely happens in isolation in the affordable housing industry. Building sustainable communities requires collaboration, cumulative expertise, and a willingness to learn from others. Partnerships are the foundation that make progress possible, according to several experienced developers who shared their advice with AHFA. You can watch their full interviews at Developer Tips for Success.

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If you’re interested in starting a career in affordable housing, the first thing I would tell you is partner, partner, partner. The best possible thing is to work for another developer for a while and learn the ropes.

Paula Rhodes, InVictus Development

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Be willing to work as supporting cast to development to gain the knowledge that is required before you go out on your own. That is the key in my opinion: the experience you gain through the experience of others.

Dewayne Richardson, Optimum Value LLC

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If you’re entering into the industry as a nonprofit housing developer, don’t try to do it on your own. We’re very blessed in the partnerships that we have created over the years.

Tim Thrasher, CAPNA

Merry Christmas from AHFA

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 26.

Our offices will also be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 2.

Alabama Housing Finance Authority | www.AHFA.com