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NSPIRE Final Scoring Notice Released
On July 6, HUD released the “National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate and Associated Protocols, Scoring Notice” for public inspection. It will be officially published in The Federal Register on July 7, 2023. Public Housing inspections were scheduled to begin July 1, 2023. The notice outlines how NSPIRE inspections will be scored … Continue reading NSPIRE Final Scoring Notice Released
HUD Publishes NSPIRE Administrative Procedures Notice
On July 3, HUD published a notice titled “Implementation of National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Administrative Procedures” (PIH 2023-16 / H 2023-07). The notice details the process and operational requirements for public housing and multifamily housing assistance programs. It discusses procedures for inspections; submitting evidence for deficiency correction; submitting technical … Continue reading HUD Publishes NSPIRE Administrative Procedures Notice
Guidance on SLRs for PBVs
On June 29, HUD published a notice titled “Process for Requesting Subsidy Layering Reviews for Project-Based Vouchers” (PIH Notice 2023-15). When PHAs project-base vouchers in combination with other governmental assistance (i.e., other federal, state, or local funds), the project is required to undergo a subsidy layering review (SLR). This review ensures that projects do not … Continue reading Guidance on SLRs for PBVs
New EHV Termination Guidance
On June 29, HUD published a notice titled “Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV): Guidance on Termination of Vouchers Upon Turnover After September 30, 2023 and EHV Shortfalls Due to Per-Unit Cost Increases of Overleasing” [Notice PIH 2023-14 (HA)]. The notice provides instructions to PHAs with emergency housing vouchers (EHVs) about how EHVs should be administered after … Continue reading New EHV Termination Guidance
EPA Announces NOFO for $7B Grant Program “Solar for All”
On June 28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomed applications to the $7 billion grant competition Solar for All, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to expand existing and implement new residential solar investment for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The program will award up to 60 grants to … Continue reading EPA Announces NOFO for $7B Grant Program “Solar for All”
HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Methodology
Last week, HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) published proposed changes to the methodology used for calculating fair market rents. There are two material changes included to the calculation of FMRs. First, the proposal would include a change in the definition of “recent mover” as used in the recent movement adjustment. HUD is … Continue reading HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Methodology
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report Published
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University recently published its report titled “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023.” The report provides insight into the current state of the United States housing market–highlighting the challenges faced by homeowners and renters due to rising costs. One key finding of the report is the significant … Continue reading The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report Published
Urban Institute Publishes Research on Bridging the Racial Homeownership Gap Through the HCV Homeownership Program
Urban Institute published their report titled “Using Vouchers to Support Homeownership: Can the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program Help Address the Racial Homeownership Gap?” The Urban Institute’s paper delves into the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) homeownership program, its potential to bridge the racial homeownership gap, and the limitations it faces in achieving this goal. Below … Continue reading Urban Institute Publishes Research on Bridging the Racial Homeownership Gap Through the HCV Homeownership Program
CPD Income Eligibility Calculator Updated
On June 15, HUD officially updated the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income Eligibility Calculator to incorporate income limits for fiscal year 2023. The calculator is used to determine income eligibility and assistance amount calculations for the following programs: For current users of the calculator, calculations that have been made in a users dashboard and … Continue reading CPD Income Eligibility Calculator Updated
HUD Publishes FY2023 Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity
On June 6, HUD announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Jobs Plus program. Approximately $22.5 million will be made available for PHAs to develop approaches that encourage economic mobility and promote increased resident earnings through earned income disregards and a series of employment enabling services. In addition to counseling, training, and education … Continue reading HUD Publishes FY2023 Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity