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OSHA Releases Vaccine and Testing Mandate for Large Employers
On Nov. 4, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. It is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, Nov. 5, and will take effect immediately. Covered employers have 30-days (by approximately Dec. 5) to become compliant and implement … Continue reading OSHA Releases Vaccine and Testing Mandate for Large Employers
Voucher Investments in the Build Back Better Framework
The Build Back Better framework, which was released yesterday, included $24 billion in housing choice vouchers and $1 billion in project-based rental assistance. Here’s some additional information on what specifically is included in the Section 8 components of the framework. Housing Choice Vouchers New Vouchers – The latest Build Back Better framework includes $15 billion … Continue reading Voucher Investments in the Build Back Better Framework
Housing Investments Preserved in Bill Back Better
Congress is on the brink of passing historic housing legislation that currently includes $150 billion for housing programs. But negotiations are ongoing, and the housing funding could be at risk. NAHRO needs you to speak out immediately to support this historic legislation and to ensure that the housing provisions are preserved. We cannot miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in housing infrastructure and address the affordable … Continue reading Housing Investments Preserved in Bill Back Better
Oct. 17th – Last Chance to Receive Issuance Reporting Fee for EHVs Issued on or before Oct. 3rd
Housing agencies with Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) that have issued vouchers before or on Oct. 3, have until Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 to submit a form HUD-50058 (or form HUD-50058 MTW) to receive the $100 issuance reporting fee. To report in IMS/PIC, PHAs should do the following: “PHAs should report in line 2n when submitting … Continue reading Oct. 17th – Last Chance to Receive Issuance Reporting Fee for EHVs Issued on or before Oct. 3rd
HUD Publishes New Guidance on Eviction Requirements for Public Housing and PBRA
On Oct. 7, 2021, HUD published a notice titled “Supplemental Guidance to the Interim Final Rule ‘Extension of Time and Required Disclosures for Notification of Nonpayment of Rent’” Notice PIH 2021-29. This notice serves as additional guidance to an interim final rule that was also published in October. The interim final rule specified that where … Continue reading HUD Publishes New Guidance on Eviction Requirements for Public Housing and PBRA
Chairwoman Waters Holds Press Conference on Housing Funds in Build Back Better Act
On Tuesday, October 12, Chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) of the House Financial Services Committee held a press conference on housing funds in the Build Back Better Act. Several members of Congress and housing advocates joined her outside at the House Triangle. During her remarks, Rep. Waters stated: “There were 13 kids in my family … Continue reading Chairwoman Waters Holds Press Conference on Housing Funds in Build Back Better Act
HUD Creates New Eviction Requirements for Public Housing and PBRA
In a notice titled “Extension of Time and Required Disclosures for Notification of Nonpayment of Rent,” HUD updates its regulations–through an interim final rule–to give itself the authority to require that public housing and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) developments give tenants the opportunity to receive emergency rent relief before eviction. Specifically, when there is federal … Continue reading HUD Creates New Eviction Requirements for Public Housing and PBRA
HUD Publishes 2022 OCAFs
In early Oct., HUD published the list of operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) for project-based assistance contracts under Section 8. These adjustment factors are used to adjust certain Section 8 rents. They were calculated in the same manner the 2021 OCAFs. They are calculated as “the sum of weighted component cost changes for wages, employee … Continue reading HUD Publishes 2022 OCAFs
Housing at Risk of Being Cut from Infrastructure Legislation – Urgent Action Needed!
Negotiations between a divided Democratic party are threatening to undermine the hard work NAHRO and its members have done to ensure housing is included in infrastructure legislation. The Washington Post reported on Saturday that these critical housing investments “may prove among the first to hit the cutting room floor.” Your voice is urgently needed right … Continue reading Housing at Risk of Being Cut from Infrastructure Legislation – Urgent Action Needed!
Treasury Secretary Yellen Testifies on ERAP in House Committee
On September 30, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on “Oversight of the Treasury Department’s and Federal Reserve’s Pandemic Response.” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the full committee. Sec. Yellen’s testimony focused on America’s economic recovery from the pandemic, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), … Continue reading Treasury Secretary Yellen Testifies on ERAP in House Committee