Gary Kirkman

11/04/2026

I had a fantastic time being the keynote speaker today at the WI-CARH conference in Wisconsin Dells. Amazing group of people doing amazing things…helping others! That’s what matters. 💙

11/02/2026

And it's official!

HUD has announced an extension of the compliance deadline for Multifamily Housing (MFH) owners under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).

Originally established as January 1, 2025, under Section 6.2 of HUD Notice H 2023-10, the deadline for full compliance with the HOTMA final rule has now been extended to January 1, 2028.

This extension provides MFH owners and management agents with additional time to prepare for and implement HOTMA requirements.

https://www.hud.gov/sites/default/files/hudclips/documents/Hsng-N-26-07.pdf

10/15/2026

What a great week talking about compliance at the Costello Compliance Summit!

I love being surrounded by so many great people who share a passion for affordable housing and the people we serve.

A special thank you to Scott Michael Dunn for the invitation and the opportunity to share my thoughts on compliance and why affordable housing matters.

10/14/2026

Today, the Social Security Administration announced the Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%.

https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/press/releases/2026-10-14.html

Baltimore, MD - The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, …

10/06/2026

HUD announced the ‘‘Difficult Development Areas’’ (DDAs) and ‘‘Qualified Census Tracts’’ (QCTs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

Read more about it here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-06/pdf/2026-20390.pdf?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov and use the handy map by visiting: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sadda/sadda_qct.html.

10/03/2026

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

10/02/2026

It’s getting closer by the minute! If you won’t be joining us in San Diego, you can still be part of the Compliance Summit online.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.costellocompliance.com/compliance-summit-2026

I’m really excited about the conversations we’ll be having and the information we’ll be sharing. I know you’re going to love what Scott Michael Dunn has planned for us!

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001, changed us all.

I remember sitting in class at UNC Greensboro and leaving to head back home to Winston-Salem. When I walked into my home, I was told about what had happened in New York. I knew then and there that things had changed forever.

I was called and told to come into work at the police department because we had a lot of calls coming in from concerned citizens across the city. It was heartbreaking. We were all experiencing this together, and our hearts were breaking, for those who were lost, for the families left behind, and for what was to come.

Years later, I had the opportunity to show my mother the World Trade Center site. It was so peaceful as we walked around, paid our respects, and reflected on all those who lost their lives and those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. I’ll never forget being there with her.

I’ll never forget September 11, 2001.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

08/30/2026

Growing up in “Mayberry” I was introduced to Dolly Parton at a very early age. From learning to clog to her music, to getting her book one year for Christmas, I always thought the world was a better place because of this wonderful lady.

At the end of my classes I always say “it’s not what we do for ourselves, it’s what we do for others.”

I’ll continue to say that and think what would Dolly do.

We’ll miss you, Dolly! ❤️🦋

08/26/2026

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation thank you so much for allowing me to come be a part of the conference this year and to everyone who helps make affordable housing happen for others day in and day out. See you again soon!!