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Public Housing Occupancy Guidebook Updated
HUD has recently released an update to its Public Housing Occupancy guidebook. The guidebook is being published as chapters are completed. The Public Housing Occupancy guidebook provides PHAs, families, and other stakeholders with a one-stop resource to assist in the administration of the public housing program. The guidebook consolidates the most up-to-date guidance outlined in … Continue reading Public Housing Occupancy Guidebook Updated
White House Opportunity Zone Council Report Released
On June 17, the White House Opportunity Zone Council, lead by HUD Secretary Ben Carson, delivered a report to the Administration outlining best practices and examples of revitalization that relate to Opportunity Zone investments. According to its press release, “President Trump established the Council to support the Administration’s pledge to encourage public and private investment … Continue reading White House Opportunity Zone Council Report Released
HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on Telehealth Resources for PHAs on June 22nd at 3 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 June 22, 2020 at 3 pm ET, which will feature representatives from HHS’s Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) to provide information about how PHAs can encourage and provide telehealth services to residents. … Continue reading HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on Telehealth Resources for PHAs on June 22nd at 3 pm ET
New Eviction Moratorium Resident Flyer Released by NHLP and NAHRO
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) have collaborated to produce a resident flyer on the federal eviction moratorium. The flyer is designed for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents and simplifies the 120-day eviction moratorium that was included in the CARES Act when it … Continue reading New Eviction Moratorium Resident Flyer Released by NHLP and NAHRO
HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on COVID-19 Best Practices for PHAs on June 16th at 3 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 June 16, 2020 at 3 pm ET, which will feature 3 PHAs that will share PHA best practices during COVID-19. The Department invites PHAs to submit their own best practices and … Continue reading HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on COVID-19 Best Practices for PHAs on June 16th at 3 pm ET
Congress Holds Hearings on Oversight and Rental Assistance
On June 9, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a committee hearing on the oversight of housing regulators. The two witnesses at the hearing were Secretary Ben Carson of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Director Mark Calabria of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Secretary Carson shared … Continue reading Congress Holds Hearings on Oversight and Rental Assistance
HUD Posts new FAQ on PBVs and Repositioning
HUD’s Office of Housing Choice Vouchers has published a Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) document about project-based vouchers (PBVs) and public housing repositioning. Topics covered in the document include the following (taken from the table of contents): Overview of Public Housing Repositioning Options; Project-basing TPVs: General; Project-basing TPVs: SAC Removal Tool Differences; TPVs and Voucher Management System Reporting; … Continue reading HUD Posts new FAQ on PBVs and Repositioning
June is 2020 National Homeownership Month
On Monday, President Trump proclaimed June as 2020 National Homeownership Month. A press release issued by HUD notes that homeownership is a vital wealth-building tool for millions of American families, as well as a safe haven during the COVID-19 pandemic. The press release points to HUD work promoting homeownership, including through the Federal Housing Administration, which with … Continue reading June is 2020 National Homeownership Month
HUD Posts COVID-19 Toolkit
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) has posted a COVID-19 Toolkit on the PIH Coronavirus webpage. The toolkit consists of the following documents: COVID-19 Quick Guide – a nine page document that provides PHAs “with considerations as they develop strategies to address the impact of the pandemic … Continue reading HUD Posts COVID-19 Toolkit
Second Allocation of ESG CARES Funding Released
Yesterday, HUD released its second allocation of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding included in the CARES Act. The amount allocated totaled $2.96 billion. HUD will immediately begin distributing award letters notifying ESG Program recipients of their second allocation of CARES funding. The funds are available to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to … Continue reading Second Allocation of ESG CARES Funding Released