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MTW Expansion Committee Conference Call and Summary of Policies
As mentioned in a prior blog post, the Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion Committee Conference Call is occurring now [Edit: The call ended at 4 pm]. HUD has also posted a summary of the policy proposals it has received to be potentially studied in MTW cohorts. Here are the numbers to call in: United States … Continue reading MTW Expansion Committee Conference Call and Summary of Policies
UPCS-V Update and Timeline
Earlier today, HUD REAC had a conference call with PHAs that volunteered to be a part of the UPCS-V Demonstration. In the conference call, HUD shared additional information on the Demonstration including a timeline moving forward. The Demonstration has 173 agencies from 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (31% of vouchers are … Continue reading UPCS-V Update and Timeline
HUD Seeks Comments on CoC Formula, Proposes Formula Alternatives
On July 25, the “Continuum of Care Program: Solicitation of Comment on Continuum of Care Formula” notice will be published by HUD in the Federal Register. The purpose of the notice to solicit comments on the current Continuum of Care (CoC) formula and a number of updated CoC Preliminary Pro Rata Need (PPRN formula) options. Comments … Continue reading HUD Seeks Comments on CoC Formula, Proposes Formula Alternatives
Housing as a Basic Patient Need
The importance of housing is starting to permeate other professions, including medicine, as this post in the The New York Times Health and Wellness blog illustrates. Here’s a great quote: Research also shows that providing housing for low-income and homeless people can substantially reduce medical costs. A housing initiative in Oregon, for example, decreased Medicaid … Continue reading Housing as a Basic Patient Need
HUD Revises Schedule for PHA Operating Subsidy Revisions
On July 20, HUD released an updated PIH Notice 2016-10 REV.1 “Public Housing Operating Subsidy Eligibility Calculations for Calendar Year 2016” that contains the 2016 Revision Schedule for the HUD-52723 (Opfund Subsidy) and HUD 52722 (UEL). The revised notice contains the revised schedule for the submission of PHA revisions. The time period for PHA submission of revisions … Continue reading HUD Revises Schedule for PHA Operating Subsidy Revisions
PAHRC Releases “Housing is a Foundation” 2016 Report
Today, July 20, PAHRC released its yearly research report for 2016 titled “Housing is a Foundation.” This year’s report focuses on the lack of available housing assistance, the people who receive housing assistance, and the beneficial impacts of housing assistance. The report supplies data to “foster a better understanding of the need for housing assistance … Continue reading PAHRC Releases “Housing is a Foundation” 2016 Report
NAHRO Publishes New RAD Toolkit
Last week, NAHRO published the “RAD Toolkit,” a new online resource that serves as a primer for PHAs interested in HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. This educative tool will provide PHAs with a background on RAD, a step-by-step outline of the conversion process and compliance, as well as links to additional resources important to … Continue reading NAHRO Publishes New RAD Toolkit
MTW Research Advisory Committee – Conference Calls
The Moving to Work (MTW) Research Advisory Committee will be holding two public conference calls. The MTW Research Advisory Committee will advise HUD on how to move forward with the MTW expansion, especially with respect to specific policies to test in the expansion. The calls are open to the public, but members of the public … Continue reading MTW Research Advisory Committee – Conference Calls
Importance of Grade Level Reading, NAHRO Signs MOU
On Friday July 15, NAHRO and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU.) NAHRO and CGLR are committed to ensuring that children living the communities that NAHRO members serve are set up for success in schools — by arriving ready to learn, maintaining consistent attendance and gaining access to enrichment over … Continue reading Importance of Grade Level Reading, NAHRO Signs MOU
Voucher Mobility Debate at the Furman Center
The Furman Center has published a discussion on their website about voucher mobility. The discussion centers around HUD’s proposed Small Area Fair Market Rents rule, which would require certain metropolitan areas to use zip code level fair market rents. There are four written pieces, each with a unique viewpoint: Expanding Neighborhood Choices for Voucher Tenants … Continue reading Voucher Mobility Debate at the Furman Center