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CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium, White House Promotes Housing Stability
On June 24, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, signed an extension of the CDC order halting residential evictions due to non-payment of rent. The CDC eviction moratorium is now in effect until July 31, 2021, a one-month extension. Existing and new tenant declarations are in effect until July 31, 2021. … Continue reading CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium, White House Promotes Housing Stability
Application Deadline for MTW Expansion Extended
HUD has extended the deadline to apply to the Landlord Incentives Cohort of the Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion to October 15, 2021. The Cohort will include a research and evaluation component that studies the impact of incentives aimed at encouraging landlords to participate in the Section 8 program. Agencies selected for the Landlord Incentives … Continue reading Application Deadline for MTW Expansion Extended
HUD Webinar on Eviction Prevention Best Practices for PHAs
On June 22 at 2 pm ET, HUD will host a webinar titled “Eviction Prevention Best Practices for PHAs.” The webinar will feature three PHAs that have implemented innovative eviction prevention strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call in information for the webinar can be found below. Step 1: Dial into the conference. Dial-in: 888-251-2949 or … Continue reading HUD Webinar on Eviction Prevention Best Practices for PHAs
NAHRO and Industry Partners Release Joint Statement Supporting Universal Housing Vouchers
On June 17, 2021, NAHRO along with its industry partners—CLPHA, PHADA, and the MTW Collaborative—jointly issued a statement on universal housing vouchers. Only one in five low-income households that are eligible to receive housing assistance can be served by existing programs due to limited funding. The statement discusses the need for additional rental assistance to … Continue reading NAHRO and Industry Partners Release Joint Statement Supporting Universal Housing Vouchers
Congress Holds Judiciary Hearing on Unlawful Evictions
On June 14, the House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a hearing on “Potential Remedies for Unlawful Evictions in Federal Emergency Areas.” Chairman Steve Cohen (D-TN) opened the hearing by noting his Emergency Eviction Enforcement Act of 2021 (H.R. 1451), a bill that would provide federal … Continue reading Congress Holds Judiciary Hearing on Unlawful Evictions
HUD Updates Emergency Housing Vouchers FAQ to Version 3
HUD has updated a document of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on HUD’s new Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV). Topics covered by the FAQ include eligibility, partnerships and collaborations, voucher administration, administrative and service fees, portability, reporting requirements, EHV voucher allocation, EHV voucher acceptance/rejection process, and Moving to Work (MTW). The revised EHV FAQ can be found … Continue reading HUD Updates Emergency Housing Vouchers FAQ to Version 3
HUD Webinar on Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit on June 10th at 2 pm ET
HUD will host a webinar on its Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit on June 10th at 2 pm ET. The webinar will focus on “how PHAs can use the components of the Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit to work with residents collaboratively.” Registration for the webinar is not required. The webinar can be joined by … Continue reading HUD Webinar on Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit on June 10th at 2 pm ET
Summary of CARES Act Waivers Exploratory Meeting
The following is a summary of an exploratory meeting with HUD staff on 5/19/21 on CARES Act statutory waivers, considering the potential advantages and disadvantages of making each waiver permanent. PHAs and industry group members in attendance offered feedback and comments about their experience with the waivers, to give context to the operation of each … Continue reading Summary of CARES Act Waivers Exploratory Meeting
HUD Updates Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
HUD has updated its eviction prevention and stability toolkit. The toolkit provides ten items that can help PHAs and Housing Choice Voucher landlords stabilize families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit provides the following documents: PHA Brochure – provides information on repayment agreements, updating repayment agreements, adopting retroactive interim reexaminations, directing outreach to households behind … Continue reading HUD Updates Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
New HCV Landlord Participation Webinar on Partnerships and Monetary Incentives
HUD is hosting a webinar on two new chapters of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Landlord Strategies Guidebook. The chapters are on establishing partnerships and monetary incentives. The webinar will be oriented towards current HCV landlords, landlords interested in the HCV program, PHAs, rental housing industry groups, and other interested stakeholders. The one-hour webinar is … Continue reading New HCV Landlord Participation Webinar on Partnerships and Monetary Incentives