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Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement Explained: Yes, You Still Need to Send Letters
On Sunday, Congress unveiled the details of a bipartisan infrastructure agreement. The agreement unfortunately does not include any housing provisions, but this package is just the first step in what will be a complicated, multi-step infrastructure package. So, you’re not off the hook on your August advocacy letters this week. The bipartisan agreement is the … Continue reading Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement Explained: Yes, You Still Need to Send Letters
CDC Extends Modified Eviction Moratorium
On August 3, 2021, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), signed an order halting evictions between August 3, 2021 and October 3, 2021 in areas rapidly increasing COVID cases. The order is very similar to the previous CDC eviction moratorium that was in place from September 4, 2020 … Continue reading CDC Extends Modified Eviction Moratorium
Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday; NAHRO Urges Extension
Despite efforts from House Democratic leaders to extend the federal eviction moratorium, which expires Saturday, July 31, no vote was issued to extend the order as of Friday afternoon. Earlier this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) publicly advocated for the Biden administration to act unilaterally to protect renters at risk of eviction due to … Continue reading Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday; NAHRO Urges Extension
FSS NOFO Released
On July 28, HUD published the FY 2021 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on its webpage. The application deadline is August 27. PHAs applying for FSS funding should note that the 2021 FSS- Renewal NOFO has changed. For the FY21 NOFO only, all PHAs that were funded in FY20, FY19, or FY18 … Continue reading FSS NOFO Released
Congress Holds Hearings on Evictions and Native Housing
On Tuesday, July 27, Congress held two housing-related hearings in the House of Representatives. The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing on “Oversight of Pandemic Evictions.” Then, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a hearing on “NAHASDA Reauthorization.” Oversight of Pandemic Evictions Chairman James Clyburn … Continue reading Congress Holds Hearings on Evictions and Native Housing
Section 3 Resources Released
HUD recently released a new Section 3 Landing Page and Section 3 FAQs. HUD’s Section 3 Final Rule became effective July 1, 2021. HUD’s Section 3 Program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance provide training, employment, contracting and other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons to the greatest extent possible. HUD’s … Continue reading Section 3 Resources Released
ROSS NOFA Released
On July 19, HUD released the NOFA for FY 2021 funding for the Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program. ROSS-SC grant funding allows eligible applicants to hire a Service Coordinator who assesses the needs of Public and Indian housing residents and links them to local training and supportive services. The ROSS-SC grant … Continue reading ROSS NOFA Released
2021 Adjustment Funding for the HCV Program
HUD has published a notice titled “American Rescue Plan Act – Adjustment Funding for Calendar Year 2021 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Mainstream Vouchers Renewal Funding and Updated Application Process for Unforeseen Circumstances Funding” (PIH Notice 2021-23). In allocating money for Emergency Housing Vouchers, the American Rescue Plan also stated that the money may be … Continue reading 2021 Adjustment Funding for the HCV Program
Congress Holds Hearing on Expanding Housing Access to All Americans
On July 14, the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on “Expanding Housing Access to All Americans.” The hearing covered a variety of housing and community development topics, including the recent increase in home prices, low rate of home construction, tax credits, and rental assistance. Subcommittee members from both … Continue reading Congress Holds Hearing on Expanding Housing Access to All Americans
Extended Deadline and New Webinar for MTW Landlord Incentives Cohort
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has extended the deadline for the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Expansion under the Landlord Incentives Cohort to October 15, 2021. The department will hold a webinar for PHAs interested in applying on July 20, 2021 at 1:30 EST to learn more about the application process, ask questions, … Continue reading Extended Deadline and New Webinar for MTW Landlord Incentives Cohort