Release No. 2002-17

July 3, 2002

The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) will hold public hearings July 16 on modifications to the 2003 Qualified Allocation Plan for administration of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.  The plan details how Housing Tax Credits will be allocated and the procedures for the allocation. The hearings will be held in Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis at the following locations:

July 16, 2002, 8:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m.

Embassy Suites

Monterrey Room

220 W. 43rd

Kansas City, Mo 64111

July 16, 2002, 1 p. m. to 2 p. m.

Holiday Inn Select Executive Center

Bradley Room

2200 I-70 Drive SW

Columbia, MO  65203

July 16, 2002, 6 p. m. to 7 p. m.

Renaissance St. Louis

Heathrow Room

9801 Natural Bridge Road

St. Louis, MO  63134

“We are very interested in hearing what people have to say about our draft of the plan,” said Erica Dobreff, MHDC Executive Director.

The draft plan is scheduled to be presented to the entire Missouri Housing Development Commission for approval during their Aug. 16 monthly meeting in Kansas City and will guide the allocation of Housing Tax Credits for 2003

All persons having an interest in commenting about the plan will be given an opportunity to be heard.  Dobreff recommends that all of those appearing in person provide written transcripts of their testimony.  MHDC staff will also receive written comments at their Kansas City Office:

Missouri Housing Development Commission

3435 Broadway

Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

A copy of the draft 2003 Qualified Allocation Plan is available at the MHDC Web site, www.mhdc.com, or can be requested by mail by calling Gary Meyer, (816) 759-6668.

Persons who require special aid or services under the American’s with Disabilities Act should notify Catherine Hamlin, (816) 759-6822, by July 12.

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