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New Opportunities to Learn Asset Building Strategies
Earlier today, the HUD Moving to Work (MTW) office sent an email with information about upcoming webinars on asset building strategies that PHAs can employ to help their residents. Asset building (as defined in PIH 2022-11–the MTW cohort on asset building) is defined as “activities that encourage the growth of savings accounts and/or aim to … Continue reading New Opportunities to Learn Asset Building Strategies
MTW Notice on Fourth Cohort Application Process Published
Earlier today, HUD published Notice PIH 2022-11 which states the process by which PHAs may apply to participate in the fourth cohort of the Moving to Work (MTW) Program. The notice is titled “Request for Applications under the Moving to Work Demonstration Program: Asset Building Cohort.” MTW allows PHAs additional flexibilities to customize and implement … Continue reading MTW Notice on Fourth Cohort Application Process Published
Implementation Guidance for Section 3 Final Rule Issued
HUD has issued guidance on tracking and reporting compliance with the new requirements for the Section 3 Final Rule issued in September, 2020. The new guidance, Notice PIH 2022-10, discusses transition period activities, reporting, contracting and procurement, monitoring and compliance, recordkeeping, complaints, and training for Section 3. Section 3 requires PHAs and their contractors and … Continue reading Implementation Guidance for Section 3 Final Rule Issued
HUD Publishes Public Housing Dashboard
On April 14th, HUD published their new Public Housing Dashboard for public use. The dashboard consists of interactive data visualizations for several elements of the Public Housing program. Each page presents national-level Public Housing data with the opportunity to select data for specific areas or years. The dashboard provides information for the following topics: Occupancy, … Continue reading HUD Publishes Public Housing Dashboard
New Webinar on Using PBVs
On April 21st, from 2 pm to 3 pm ET, HUD will host a webinar on how PHAs can expand their project-based voucher (PBV) portfolio. According to HUD, “[t]his webinar will review the PBV program requirement, highlight PBV resources, and provide case studies for how PHAs have used PBVs to improve HCV program utilization.” Registration … Continue reading New Webinar on Using PBVs
HUD Extends Streamlined Waiver Requests for Certain HCV Waivers
On April 11th, HUD published a notice extending the time in which certain Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waivers could be applied for in an expedited manner. The notice is titled “Streamlined Regulatory Waivers for the Housing Choice Voucher (including Mainstream and Mod Rehab) Program” (PIH 2022-09). The notice extends the deadline–until September 30, 2022–to apply … Continue reading HUD Extends Streamlined Waiver Requests for Certain HCV Waivers
New HUD Notice Provides Opportunity for Additional Mainstream Vouchers and Additional Administrative Fees
In April, HUD released a notice providing an opportunity for PHAs to access additional Mainstream vouchers. The notice is titled “Mainstream Vouchers – Non-Competitive Opportunity for Additional Vouchers Authorized by the CARES Act and Extraordinary Administrative Funding” (Notice PIH 2022-07). The notice provides an opportunity for PHAs to receive new Mainstream vouchers and extraordinary administrative … Continue reading New HUD Notice Provides Opportunity for Additional Mainstream Vouchers and Additional Administrative Fees
HUD Issues Notice on Submitting Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for FY 2022
In March, HUD submitted a notice to instruct all grantees of programs under the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) on the timing of their plan submissions. Programs within this notice include: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for … Continue reading HUD Issues Notice on Submitting Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for FY 2022
Afghan Arrivals and USCIS SAVE Program Training
A recent email from HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing states that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and HUD will be holding training sessions for HUD staff and HUD-funded housing providers–including PHAs. The trainings will provide information and resources regarding Afghan arrivals, including federal benefits for which they may be eligible, documentation … Continue reading Afghan Arrivals and USCIS SAVE Program Training
Dept. of Justice Issues Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has just recently issued guidance describing how state, local governments and businesses can better make sure their websites are accessible to people with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The guidance provides reasons why website accessibility matters; examples of website accessibility; ADA requirements; how … Continue reading Dept. of Justice Issues Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA