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HUD Releases FSS Sample Action Plan
On August 16, HUD released a sample version of the FSS Action Plan, which is a required document to be completed for each Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program (funded or not) to be approved by HUD. The FSS Program, which has recently seen changes due to the announcement of the final rule effective June 17, 2022, … Continue reading HUD Releases FSS Sample Action Plan
HUD Issues Notice on FSS Escrow
On July 27, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued Notice PIH-2022-20, which clarifies portions of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program final rule. The final rule was published in May of this year and went into effect on June 17, 2022. The sections that are clarified in the notice cover the establishment of an … Continue reading HUD Issues Notice on FSS Escrow
CoC Program Competition Webinar
HUD will be hosting a Webinar on the FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition on August 11 from 2:30-4 PM ET. The webinar will highlight various parts of the CoC Competition process including: funding tiers, CoC application, and project application. Interested parties can join the webinar … Continue reading CoC Program Competition Webinar
NHLP and PRRAC Document on Options to Increase HCV Payment Standards
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) and the Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) have written a document titled “New Options to Increase Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards.” Typically, a PHA can set its payment standard at between 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rent (FMR). This document provides information on instances where … Continue reading NHLP and PRRAC Document on Options to Increase HCV Payment Standards
HUD Updates Two Energy-Saving Programs
On July 27th, HUD issued a press release with updates to programs affecting energy and utility usage, two of which may be of interest to PHAs: Community Solar Credits and the Small Rural Frozen Rolling Base program. Both can help PHAs support tenants by lowering the cost of energy. Community Solar Power Community Solar Power … Continue reading HUD Updates Two Energy-Saving Programs
HCV CARES Act Funding Closeout for the HCV, Mainstream, and Mod. Rehab. Programs
On August 3, HUD published a notice titled “CARES Act Funding Reconciliation and Closeout – Housing Choice Voucher Program, Mainstream Vouchers, and Moderate Rehabilitation Program.” The notice describes the closeout procedures for funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), the Mainstream, and the Moderate … Continue reading HCV CARES Act Funding Closeout for the HCV, Mainstream, and Mod. Rehab. Programs
FSS NOFO Released
HUD released its FY 2022 Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Notice of Funding Opportunity on August 4. The FSS program provides grants to PHAs to support the salaries and training needs of FSS Program Coordinators who assist participating families receiving assistance through the Section 8 or Public Housing Program. HUD’s FSS Final Rule was published on … Continue reading FSS NOFO Released
Senate Holds Hearing on Rental Housing Affordability
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern. As rents skyrocket across the country, many Americans are struggling to find safe, affordable housing. On August 2, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss the impact of today’s housing market on renters and communities. Chairman Sen. Sherrod … Continue reading Senate Holds Hearing on Rental Housing Affordability
Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs
On July 27, the Treasury Department released new guidance to increase the flexibility of how governments can use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to expand affordable housing in their areas. The new guidance: “Increases flexibility to use SLFRF to fully finance long-term affordable housing loans” “Expands presumptively eligible affordable housing uses to further … Continue reading Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs
Housing Bills Pass Committee Along Party Lines
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern. The House Financial Services Committee held a markup on July 27 and July 28 that included multiple housing-related bills. Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) led the markup, overseeing amendments offered by committee members. Waters began the markup by offering a brief overview of the housing-related … Continue reading Housing Bills Pass Committee Along Party Lines