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Final CRA Rule Released by OCC
Earlier today, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalized their overhaul of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. Although the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a proposed CRA rule together, the FDIC noted that they are not prepared to finalize a CRA … Continue reading Final CRA Rule Released by OCC
HUD’s Friday Call Review: Changes to PIC and REAC reporting requirements and Remote Video Inspections
On May 15, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) hosted a conference call providing updates on changes to PIC and REAC PHAS reporting requirements and operational planning strategies included in the CARES Act. Form 50058 Reporting Requirements: HUD will continue to use IMS/PIC to calculate funding allocations and carry out program evaluations and oversight. … Continue reading HUD’s Friday Call Review: Changes to PIC and REAC reporting requirements and Remote Video Inspections
Repositioning Webinar Series
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is holding a series of webinars to help PHAs understand the repositioning process and identify strategies and resources to complete the repositioning process. All webinars will be held between 1 pm and 3 pm ET. Topics may be found below. Webinar Topics Dates Registration Developing a Repositioning … Continue reading Repositioning Webinar Series
Postponed – NAHRO Presents Webinar on CARES Act Funding and Waivers
UPDATE – The Managing During COVID-19” series: “PHA to PHA Best Practices webinar scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 from 2-3 pm eastern time has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement has caused. Best practices on CARES Act funding and waivers will be discussed in future webinars. Information on future webinars will be … Continue reading Postponed – NAHRO Presents Webinar on CARES Act Funding and Waivers
Admin Fee Set-aside Application Deadline Extended
Yesterday, HUD sent an email extending the deadline for certain requests related to the administrative fee for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The Department will not accept regular mail or faxes for these applications. so PHAs must submit their applications electronically. The extended deadline of 5 pm ET on Wed., July 15, 2020 applies … Continue reading Admin Fee Set-aside Application Deadline Extended
CARES Act Supplemental Operating Fund Draw Downs For Immediate Needs Only
Today, HUD’s Financial Management Division (FMD), sent out an email to PHAs regarding the draw down of CARES Act Supplemental Operating Funds. PHAs should only draw down CARES Act Supplemental Operating Funds as needed to fund eligible, immediate needs to prepare for, prevent, and respond to coronavirus. Unlike regular Operating Funds, which can be drawn … Continue reading CARES Act Supplemental Operating Fund Draw Downs For Immediate Needs Only
HUD PIH Clarifies CARES Act Funding Timeframe Eligibility and Reporting Requirements
Earlier today, HUD PIH sent an email to PHA Executive Directors clarifying the timeframe around the use of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding and clarifying CARES Act reporting requirements. Additional questions regarding the CARES Act may be sent to PIH-COVID@hud.gov. The text below is taken directly from the email sent … Continue reading HUD PIH Clarifies CARES Act Funding Timeframe Eligibility and Reporting Requirements
Chris Campbell Joins NAHRO for the Summer!
Greetings! My name is Chris Campbell, and I’m a Master of Public Policy (MPP) student at the University of Michigan. I’ll be interning remotely with NAHRO’s Policy and Program Development team this summer. Before starting graduate school, I worked for the Los Angeles City Council’s Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst, where I staffed the … Continue reading Chris Campbell Joins NAHRO for the Summer!
Mainstream Voucher Allocation Notice Published
Earlier today, HUD published Notice PIH 2020-09 titled “CARES Act Mainstream Funding for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) Awarded Funding Allocations in the 2017 and 2019 Competitions.” This notice establishes the process for allocating new Mainstream vouchers according to the requirements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Mainstream vouchers are vouchers … Continue reading Mainstream Voucher Allocation Notice Published
Webinar Tomorrow: Managing During COIVD-19: Community Development: CDBG, HOME, ESG
Join NAHRO and Acting HUD Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development (CPD) John Gibbs from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. eastern tomorrow, May 13, 2020, for a discussion on CPD’s response to the COVID-19 emergency. With a focus on CDBG, HOME, and ESG, Acting Assistant Secretary Gibbs will provide an update on CPD’s efforts … Continue reading Webinar Tomorrow: Managing During COIVD-19: Community Development: CDBG, HOME, ESG