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NAHRO to Host eBriefing on Cybersecurity Protection March 16
On Thursday, March 16 at 2 p.m. ET, NAHRO will be hosting an eBrieifing on Cybersecurity titled “Protecting Your Agency From Cybersecurity Threats.” This free virtual webinar will feature speakers Brandon White from the Oakland Housing Authority and Ed Malaspina from HAI Group, a member-owned insurance carrier founded by and dedicated to the public and … Continue reading NAHRO to Host eBriefing on Cybersecurity Protection March 16
Guidance on HOTMA Section 103 Released
On March 13, HUD issued Notice PIH-2023-03 (HA) titled “Supplemental Guidance for Implementation of Section 103; Limitation on Public Housing Tenancy for Over-Income Families under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).” The Notice provides guidance to PHAs on the new limitations for continued occupancy of over-income families living in public housing. The … Continue reading Guidance on HOTMA Section 103 Released
HUD Releases Notice on FY 2023 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for CPD Programs
In Feb. 2023, HUD released Notice CPD-23-01, which provides guidance on the submission process of Consolidated Plans and Action Plans for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) formula grantees and participating jurisdictions (PJs). The latest … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on FY 2023 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for CPD Programs
HUD Awards $5.6 Billion to Community Planning and Development Programs
On Feb. 27, HUD announced that $5.6 billion in funding will go to support programs with the Office of Community Planning and Development. Among the programs to receive funding is the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and the … Continue reading HUD Awards $5.6 Billion to Community Planning and Development Programs
HUD Issues Second HCV Get Ready Letter – Plan for Higher Funding
In mid-Feb., HUD sent a letter to PHA executive directors. The letter informed PHAs of their individual inflation factors for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. While HUD had previously revealed that the national average inflation factor for 2023 would be 10.13%, the new letter provides PHAs with their individual inflation factors (which may differ … Continue reading HUD Issues Second HCV Get Ready Letter – Plan for Higher Funding
HUD Releases New BABA Waiver Delaying Implementation for Most Programs Until 2024
HUD has released a new public interest waiver delaying the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for most HUD programs. The implementation dates are as follows for the following programs and purchases. 2022 2023 2024 These dates apply to when funds are obligated by HUD to recipients. For example, only Public Housing … Continue reading HUD Releases New BABA Waiver Delaying Implementation for Most Programs Until 2024
FHEO Notice on Filing VAWA Complaints and HUD’s Investigatory Authority
In late Jan. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) published a notice titled “Notice to Public Regarding FHEO Enforcement Authority and Procedures: Violence Against Women Act 2022 (VAWA)” (FHEO 2023-01). The 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) included new requirements for HUD to implement and enforce. The notice implements … Continue reading FHEO Notice on Filing VAWA Complaints and HUD’s Investigatory Authority
Office of Management and Budget Releases Proposed Rule for the Build America, Buy America Act
Comments due March 13, 2023 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has continued implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) by releasing a proposed rule that clarifies and revises BABA requirements. First, the proposed rule seeks input on definitions of materials covered by BABA—construction materials, manufactured goods, and iron and steel—as well as … Continue reading Office of Management and Budget Releases Proposed Rule for the Build America, Buy America Act
HUD Awards $315 Million in Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
On Feb. 2, HUD released a Special Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which awarded $315 million in grants to Continuums of Care (CoC) to address unsheltered and rural homelessness. The grants will support 46 cities that span across 30 states. Among the total funding, over $54.3 million is allocated to support rural housing with over … Continue reading HUD Awards $315 Million in Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
HUD Posts Final HOTMA Rule on Reexaminations, Over-income Households, and Asset Limits
The Department has posted a final rule implementing changes that will affect how PHAs conduct reexaminations, interact with over-income households, and handle asset limits. The rule would implement sections 102, 103, and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. The rule primarily affects the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-based Rental … Continue reading HUD Posts Final HOTMA Rule on Reexaminations, Over-income Households, and Asset Limits