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Senators Reed and Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
On March 28, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation (S.743) to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (the Council). Created by Congress in 1987, the Council is the only federal level agency specifically tasked with coordinating the federal response to homelessness. Since its creation, the body has grown to … Continue reading Senators Reed and Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
HUD Publishes Cash Management Notice for HCV Program
Yesterday, March 23, HUD published PIH-2017-06, a notice titled “Cash Management Requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.” This notice replaces the previous cash management notice (PIH 2011-67) and “revises the cash reconciliation timeframes and provides additional guidance to MTW PHAs.” While NAHRO will provide additional coverage of the notice in its the next issue … Continue reading HUD Publishes Cash Management Notice for HCV Program
HUD Sends Supplementary Email to 2017 HCV Program Renewal Funding Letter
Earlier this morning, HUD sent an email to Executive Directors with hyperlinks to items mentioned in their 2017 HCV Program Renewal Funding Letter. Due to the brevity of the message, I’ve reproduced it completely below. Dear Executive Director, The purpose of this communication is to follow-up on the March 15, 2017 letter regarding the regarding … Continue reading HUD Sends Supplementary Email to 2017 HCV Program Renewal Funding Letter
Representatives Tiberi and Neal Introduce Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
Yesterday, Representative Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 1661), a comprehensive bill that would strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC or Housing Credit). This bill serves as the companion legislation to S. 548, which was introduced earlier this … Continue reading Representatives Tiberi and Neal Introduce Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
NAHRO Releases 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
As the 2017 Washington Conference begins this week, we are proud to present NAHRO’s 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda. This year’s agenda builds on our previous Transition 2017, Legislative and Regulatory Year in Review – 2016 documents. It also serves as an extension of our outreach to the new Congress, which introduces NAHRO and its … Continue reading NAHRO Releases 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
President Releases Budget Blueprint
Today, President Trump released his Budget Blueprint, which provides the first portion of his FY 2018 budget request to Congress. The blueprint released this morning contains devastating cuts to vital HUD rental assistance and community development programs. The President’s budget would provide only $40.7 billion for HUD, which is $6.2 billion or a 13.2 percent … Continue reading President Releases Budget Blueprint
HUD Sends 2017 HCV Program Renewal Funding Letter
Today, March 15, HUD sent a letter to Executive Directors about 2017 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) renewal funding. The letter purports to provide guidance in HCV Program planning. The letter notes that the Department would normally have 60 days to calculate a PHA’s funding level after a full-year budget or a full-year Continuing Resolution (CR), … Continue reading HUD Sends 2017 HCV Program Renewal Funding Letter
HUD Sec. Carson Speaking at 2017 NAHRO Washington Conference
HUD Secretary Ben Carson is confirmed to speak at the 2017 NAHRO Washington Conference. Today is last day to register with $100 discount over onsite registion. Register at: http://www.nahro.org/2017-washington-conference-sessions-speakers
Senators Reintroduce the Bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
Yesterday, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 548), a comprehensive bill that would strengthen and expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). This legislation is very similar to the version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (S. … Continue reading Senators Reintroduce the Bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
HUD Issues Notice on Temporary Census Income
On March 7, HUD issued a Notice PIH 2017-5, “Income exclusion under temporary Census employment and Census access.” The notice emphasizes the importance of accurate census data to the HUD programs and discusses how PHAs and other certain HUD grantees must handle a family’s temporary census income along with providing census workers access to buildings. … Continue reading HUD Issues Notice on Temporary Census Income