HIP Implementation Timeline Delayed
On June 17, 2024, HUD announced that the timeline for implementing the Housing Information Portal (HIP) will be pushed back and revised. As of now, there is no definitive timeline or revised dates, but HUD expects to provide a revised schedule for HIP in the coming weeks. PHAs should no longer be using the HIP timeline provided in the HIP Implementation Notice issued on April 24, 2024. The Department stated in an email to PHAs that they are not ready for the transition and that critical dates will be extended. They also attribute the delay to feedback from PHAs and industry groups — such as NAHRO — who have cited there being a lack of readiness.
The announcement also mentions that HUD is currently discussing the feasibility of delaying the compliance date for Sections 102 and 104 of Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). Currently, PHAs must set a compliance date for HOTMA no later than January 1, 2025.
The IMS/PIC system will not be shut down until the new HIP system is tested and ready for PHAs to use. PHAs should continue submitting HUD-50058 forms and any necessary inventory data as they normally would. Those that operate Public Housing programs must review their building and unit data in IMS/PIC, make any updates, and submit it for approval.
Read HUD’s full email here.