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Emergency Housing Vouchers FAQ Updated to Version .2
HUD has updated the Emergency Housing Voucher frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to version .2. The FAQ can be found on HUD’s Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) website. The new updated FAQ answers questions related to eligibility, partnerships and collaborations, voucher administration, administrative and service fees, portability, reporting requirements, EHV allocation, EHV voucher acceptance/rejection process, and … Continue reading Emergency Housing Vouchers FAQ Updated to Version .2
Application Deadline for SR-FBR Program Extended
HUD has extended the application deadline for the Small-Rural Frozen Rolling Base (SR-FRB) to June 30, 2021 (Notice PIH-2021-17). To apply to the SR-FRB program, eligible PHAs must elect to participate in the program via the Operating Fund Web Portal. The election will be made through the SR-FRB submodule, which can be found in the … Continue reading Application Deadline for SR-FBR Program Extended
President Kicks Off Holiday Weekend With Proposal to Increase HUD Funding
The President’s full FY 2022 budget proposal released May 28, provides additional details to the topline numbers outlined by the Administration in April. Overall, the President proposes to increase HUD funding by 15%, focusing increases core programs, climate change resiliency, disinvested communities, and HUD staff capacity. The Administration proposes full funding for Section 8 On-going Administrative Fees, which HUD estimates … Continue reading President Kicks Off Holiday Weekend With Proposal to Increase HUD Funding
Work Requirement MTW Cohort Rescinded
On May 21, HUD announced that the Department will rescind the selection notice seeking applications for the Work Requirements Cohort of the MTW Expansion (PIH Notice 2021-02). NAHRO remains supportive of the MTW Expansion and still encourages PHAs interest in the Expansion to apply to other cohorts. HUD notes that PHAs that were interested in … Continue reading Work Requirement MTW Cohort Rescinded
Sec. Fudge Testifies on Importance of the American Jobs Plan
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified this morning in a joint hearing on the American Jobs Plan for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Titled “21st Century Communities: Expanding Opportunity Through Infrastructure Investments,” the joint hearing focused on how housing and transit work together to support … Continue reading Sec. Fudge Testifies on Importance of the American Jobs Plan
HUD Posts First FAQ for Emergency Housing Vouchers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has posted its first frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on Emergency Housing Vouchers. These vouchers–for people at-risk of homelessness, people experiencing homelessness, people fleeing domestic violence, and people experiencing housing instability–were recently allocated to almost 700 PHAs. The Department released guidance discussing how the vouchers will operate. … Continue reading HUD Posts First FAQ for Emergency Housing Vouchers
Tenant Participation Fund Guidance Released
On May 18, HUD published Notice PIH 2021-16 titled “Guidance on the use of Tenant Participation Funds.” The notice applies to all Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) operating public housing programs. HUD provides tenant participation (TP) funds to PHAs through the Operating Fund Grant specifically for resident participation activities. The activities allow resident councils to create … Continue reading Tenant Participation Fund Guidance Released
FCC Launches Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
As of May 12, recipients of Federal Public Housing Assistance and other qualifying households can apply for the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) to receive a monthly discount on internet access, as well as a one-time discount on equipment. The Federal Communication Program (FCC) program offers $50/month off of broadband service, $75/month off of … Continue reading FCC Launches Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
HUD, HHS Partner on COVID-19 Vaccine Program
The U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Health and Human Services (HHS) have partnered to create a new program to make COVID-19 vaccines and testing more accessible for HUD-assisted households and people experiencing homelessness. Under the program, funded by the American Rescue Plan, HUD and HHS are directing all community health centers … Continue reading HUD, HHS Partner on COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Admin Fee Special Fee Applications
HUD’s Financial Management Division sent out an email with reminders for application deadlines for certain administrative fee special fees. Additional explanations of the categories can be found in Notice PIH 2021-10 on the implementation of the Housing Choice Voucher program in 2021. Today is the last day for certain categories! Category Due Date HUD-VASH Special … Continue reading Admin Fee Special Fee Applications