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Tomorrow, Wed., July 15th, Deadline to Apply for HCV Set-Aside Funds
Earlier today, HUD sent two emails reminding PHAs with Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs that tomorrow, Wed. July 15th, was the last day to apply for the following: HCV Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) set-aside funding; Additional administrative fees; Blended administrative fee rates; and Higher administrative fee rates. These alternative funding options are described in HUD’s … Continue reading Tomorrow, Wed., July 15th, Deadline to Apply for HCV Set-Aside Funds
Expanding Housing Access During Coronavirus
The following is a guest blog post by Jacqueline Altamirano Marin, Program Associate at the Vera Institute of Justice. Interview with Alan Zais, Illinois Reentry Task Force member and Executive Director of the Winnebago County Housing Authority As much of the country continues to observe stay-at-home orders, some of the most vulnerable members of our … Continue reading Expanding Housing Access During Coronavirus
HUD PIH Provides Updates on FAQs and Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
On Thursday, July 9th, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) hosted a conference call providing updates on several items, including PIH Notice 2020-13 (which extends most of the COVID-19 related waivers to December 31st and adds certain new waivers); frequently discussed topics; an eviction and stability toolkit; and new developments in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Department officials provided updates on the new waiver notice during the first part … Continue reading HUD PIH Provides Updates on FAQs and Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
NAHRO’s New Housing Proposals Focus on the Future
The nation’s public housing agencies and community development agencies have been housing our nation’s families and creating vibrant, stable communities for decades. And they’re continuing to do this vital work of providing shelter, creating opportunity, and addressing inequities during a pandemic that’s straining both local and national resources. But even as we continue to cope … Continue reading NAHRO’s New Housing Proposals Focus on the Future
HUD-VASH Registration of Interest Notice Published
Yesterday, HUD published a notice titled “Registration of Interest for HUD-VASH Vouchers” (PIH 2020-14). The notice announces the availability of $50 million for new HUD-VASH vouchers which allow homeless veterans to access housing with supportive services. Public Housing Agencies that are interested in receiving an allocation of HUD-VASH vouchers must email VASH_ROI@hud.gov by midnight (in … Continue reading HUD-VASH Registration of Interest Notice Published
HUD Extends Existing COVID-19 Waivers Releases New Waivers
On July 2, HUD released Notice PIH 2020-13 which provides relief to PHAs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by extending current waivers and releasing new waivers to help ease administrative burden and provide safe, secure housing to low-income individuals. The CARES Act provided broad authority to HUD to provide waivers to PHAs to help … Continue reading HUD Extends Existing COVID-19 Waivers Releases New Waivers
HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on CARES Act Funding on July 9th at 4 pm ET
In an email sent earlier today, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) stated that they will be holding a conference call on July 9th, 2020 at 4 pm ET, which will provide updates on CARES Act funding, the second round of waivers, the eviction moratorium, HAP funding and new FAQs. Please click here for a calendar invitation. The … Continue reading HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on CARES Act Funding on July 9th at 4 pm ET
HUD Publishes Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
Earlier today, HUD published an eviction prevention and stability toolkit. The toolkit consists of six documents that offer “information and resources to PHAs and HCV landlords on ways to stabilize families during and after COVID-19.” The documents are listed below. PHA brochure – this brochure “contains information on permitting repayment agreements and updating repayment agreement … Continue reading HUD Publishes Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
HUD Reports Worst Case Housing Needs Decreased in 2017
HUD has released the seventeenth edition of Worst Case Housing Needs: 2019 Report to Congress, which measures various demographic and economic trends among very low-income (VLI) renter households with “worst-case” housing needs, who do not receive government assistance and spend more than 50 percent of their income on rent, live in inadequate housing, or both. Very low-income renters earn less than half … Continue reading HUD Reports Worst Case Housing Needs Decreased in 2017
Wednesday Webinar: Show Your Agency’s Excellence With Accreditation! Tomorrow at 2pm ET
Join us tomorrow, July 1, 2020 at 2pm eastern time for NAHRO’s Wednesday Webinar to get caught up on the latest assessment standards! Accreditation is a very effective way to demonstrate your agency’s excellence to the community and other stakeholders. Join special guests from the Affordable Housing Accreditation Board and accredited housing agencies as they … Continue reading Wednesday Webinar: Show Your Agency’s Excellence With Accreditation! Tomorrow at 2pm ET