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HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on Friday (5/15/2020 at 3:30 pm ET)
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing will hold a conference call on Friday (5/15/2020 at 3:30 pm ET). Planned topics for discussion include the following: PHAS waivers including physical inspections; Protection of personally identifiable information; Remote video inspections best practices; and Information on a quick guide created to assist housing authorities with strategies and … Continue reading HUD PIH to Hold Conference Call on Friday (5/15/2020 at 3:30 pm ET)
CARES Act CDBG Funding Allocated
On May 11, HUD announced the allocation of $1 billion of CARES Act funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. To date, HUD has allocated over $3 billion funding to communities to help them combat coronavirus and alleviate economic hardship through funding from the CARES Act.
1st Round of CARES Act Admin. Fees Released
Earlier today, HUD released a press release announcing the first round of administrative fee funding for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new funding will impact all PHAs, including Moving to Work (MTW) agencies. The funding covers two months worth of administrative fees … Continue reading 1st Round of CARES Act Admin. Fees Released
PHAs Receive CARES Act Supplemental Operating Funds
Today, HUD allocated the $685 million in supplemental Operating Fund dollars included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to PHAs. The funding was allocated to PHAs via the Operating Fund formula. In HUD’s press release announcing the allocations, Assistant Secretary for PIH Hunter Kurtz noted “[t]he work of public housing authorities … Continue reading PHAs Receive CARES Act Supplemental Operating Funds
NAHRO Webinar: Managing During COVID-19: Funding, Flexibility, and Fulfilling our Mission; May 5, 2020 at 2pm Est
NAHRO would like to invite you to a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2pm eastern time – Managing During COVID-19: Funding, Flexibility, and Fulfilling our Mission. Housing agencies are responding in real-time to the coronavirus and its impact on day-to-day operations and the residents they serve. Hear from federal officials and NAHRO … Continue reading NAHRO Webinar: Managing During COVID-19: Funding, Flexibility, and Fulfilling our Mission; May 5, 2020 at 2pm Est
HUD Conference Call on CARES Act Funding
On Friday, May 1 at 3:30 pm ET, HUD will hold a conference call to discuss recent notices on utilizing funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The notices detail funding information for the Public Housing Operating Fund and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Fee respectively. The notices and … Continue reading HUD Conference Call on CARES Act Funding
CY 2020 Admin. Fee Rates Posted
Earlier today, HUD’s Financial Management Division sent an email stating that the calendar year (CY) 2020 administrative fee rates have been posted. According to the administrative fee rate description document, “[t]he estimated national proration factor, for June through October 2020 is 81%.” CY 2020 Administrative Fee Rates: CY 2020 Administrative Fee Rates (MS-Excel); CY 2020 … Continue reading CY 2020 Admin. Fee Rates Posted
CARES Act Supplemental Operating Fund Guidance Released
On April 28, HUD issued Notice PIH-2020-07 titled “Implementation of Supplemental Guidance to the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Fund Appropriations.” The Notice provides guidance on the allocation and eligible uses of the $685 million supplemental funding included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as well as the additional flexibilities provided … Continue reading CARES Act Supplemental Operating Fund Guidance Released
HUD Publishes Notice on Accessing HCV Admin. Fee Funding in CARES Act
Earlier today, HUD published PIH 2020-08 titled “CARES Act – HCV Program Administrative Fees.” This notice details how additional administrative fees allocated in the CARES Act will be distributed to PHAs. The CARES Act allocated $1.25 billion for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program ($850 million for administrative fees and $400 million for HAP). The … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Accessing HCV Admin. Fee Funding in CARES Act
HUD PIH Flyer for Tenants on the Eviction Moratorium
Earlier today, HUD PIH sent an email to PHA Executive Directors, which included a flyer (in PDF format) for tenants discussing the temporary eviction moratorium. This flyer applies to tenants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, Public Housing program, and Section 8 Mod. Rehab. program. The flyer may be found on HUD’s COVID-19 Resources … Continue reading HUD PIH Flyer for Tenants on the Eviction Moratorium