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MTW Expansion e-Briefing on Tuesday February 21!
Urban Institute Releases MTW Mobility Report
The Urban Institute recently released a report titled “Moving to Work and Neighborhood Opportunity” that examines how MTW agencies have been able to use their status to promote mobility for their residents to “opportunity-rich” neighborhoods. These policies include “changes to the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program or policies that increase the affordable housing supply … Continue reading Urban Institute Releases MTW Mobility Report
HUD Offers Grants to Clean Up Lead-Based Paint Hazards – HUD Press Release
HUD Press Release (February 8, 2017): HUD OFFERS GRANTS TO CLEAN UP LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Funding to protect children from lead poisoning WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that it is making grants available to help eliminate dangerous lead-based paint hazards from lower income homes in order to protect … Continue reading HUD Offers Grants to Clean Up Lead-Based Paint Hazards – HUD Press Release
HUD Publishes CY 2017 Administrative Fee Rates
HUD has published its Administrative Fee Rates for Calendar Year (CY) 2017. The administrative fees are paid on the basis of units leased on the first of each month as taken from the Voucher Management System (VMS). There are two fee rates: the Column A fee rate applies to the first 7200 unit months leased … Continue reading HUD Publishes CY 2017 Administrative Fee Rates
HUD Updates HCV Forecasting Tool
According to a HUD official, HUD has updated the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program forecasting tool. The updated tool now includes updated information, including a higher inflation renewal factor; a default forecasting HAP proration of 94% for year 2–i.e., 2017–but the proration can be changed depending on scenarios that the user would like to test; … Continue reading HUD Updates HCV Forecasting Tool
Operating Fund Obligations for February Released
HUD has released their explanation of FY17 Operating Fund obligations for February on HUD’s 2017 Subsidy Processing website. The Department is providing an interim proration of approximately 85 percent for the Operating Fund. This proration may change later in the year to reflect the difference in the amount of the actual eligibility for final approved PHA … Continue reading Operating Fund Obligations for February Released
Upcoming NAHRO e-Briefing on HUD Year in Review
On February 7, 2017, NAHRO will present, Moving Forward: A Review of 2016 Regulation and Legislation, part of NAHRO’s Housing Rules!! series. The NAHRO Policy team will discuss many areas that HUD and Congress addressed during 2016 and NAHRO reviewed in detail in NAHRO’s Regulatory and Legislative Year in Review – 2016, which will … Continue reading Upcoming NAHRO e-Briefing on HUD Year in Review
NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is Now Open.
NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is now open. Share your experience as a housing and community development professional by submitting a session proposal for consideration as a presentation at the 2017 NAHRO Summer Conference in Indianapolis, IN. We are looking for sessions on current and emerging issues, best practices, and … Continue reading NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is Now Open.
New Executive Order Mandates Two Regulations Be Identified For Repeal For Every New Regulation Promulgated
On January 30, days after publishing its regulatory freeze memorandum, the new administration published an executive order titled “REDUCING REGULATION AND CONTROLLING REGULATORY COSTS.” The order mandates that “for every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for elimination.” For FY 2017, the order directs agencies and executive departments to identify … Continue reading New Executive Order Mandates Two Regulations Be Identified For Repeal For Every New Regulation Promulgated
CBPP Updates Blog Post on The Need for HCV Funding
On January 25, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (the Center) updated a blog post titled “Substantial Funding Boost Needed to Renew Housing Vouchers in 2017.” In its blog post, the Center discusses the need for additional funding for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). NAHRO agrees with the Center … Continue reading CBPP Updates Blog Post on The Need for HCV Funding