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Join Us Tomorrow for Part 2 of Our Virtual Convening!
Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier today to hear Dr. Raphael Bostic, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, discuss inclusive economic development and the bank’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. We hope you can join us for the second part of our virtual convening tomorrow – on Tuesday, March 31, … Continue reading Join Us Tomorrow for Part 2 of Our Virtual Convening!
HCV Two-Year Tool Updated
A HUD official emailed me to let me know that the Housing Choice Voucher Two-Year Tool has been updated. For 2020, the HAP proration is 99.4% and the admin. fee is prorated at approximately 81%. The tool now begins with a dialogue box titled “Pandemic Considerations” which urges PHAs to think about program attrition; ability … Continue reading HCV Two-Year Tool Updated
President Signs $2T COVID-19 Relief Bill
The third coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill has passed the Senate and the House, been signed by the President, and is now law. The entire bill includes more than $2 trillion to help the United States economy. Thank you to everyone that contacted your legislators through the NAHRO’s Advocacy Action Center. Your messages of how … Continue reading President Signs $2T COVID-19 Relief Bill
HUD COVID-19 Relief Bill Provisions
The third coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill has passed the Senate unanimously. The relief bill now moves to the House for passage and then presumably to the President for his signature. The entire bill includes more than $2 trillion to help the United States economy. Thank you to everyone that contacted your legislators through the NAHRO’s … Continue reading HUD COVID-19 Relief Bill Provisions
CDBG COVID-19 Q&A Released
On March 25, HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) released a Q&A on using CDBG funds for staff costs and unused and partially utilized space. Staff costs of CDBG program administration can be used for staff that are on leave due to the closure of the grantees or sub-recipient’s offices in response to … Continue reading CDBG COVID-19 Q&A Released
Join Us for a NAHRO Virtual Convening on Monday!
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, NAHRO remains committed to connecting you with industry leaders and important perspectives. In lieu of our cancelled Washington Conference, we’re thrilled to invite you to a virtual convening on Monday, March 30, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. eastern time with two very special guests: • Dr. Raphael Bostic, … Continue reading Join Us for a NAHRO Virtual Convening on Monday!
HUD to Host Additional COVID-19 Planning and Response Webinars for Homeless Assistance Providers – Fridays at 2:30 pm ET
The Department’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) will host regular “office hours” webinars for homeless assistance providers to discuss COVID-19 planning and response on Fridays from 2:30 pm to 4 pm ET. The next session will be this Friday, March 27, 2020. Federal agencies in attendance will include the following: Centers for Disease … Continue reading HUD to Host Additional COVID-19 Planning and Response Webinars for Homeless Assistance Providers – Fridays at 2:30 pm ET
USICH/HUD Webinar on Isolation and Quarantine Recording and Slides Available
The USICH/HUD webinar titled “COVID-19 Planning and Response: Isolation and Quarantine: Lessons Learned from King County” can be found below. Slides from the webinar can be found here. Both the slides and the video can be found here.
USICH/HUD Webinar on Isolation and Quarantine
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness will host a webinar titled “COVID-19 Planning and Response: Isolation and Quarantine: Lessons Learned from Seattle and King County.” It will occur on March 24, 2020 at 1:30 pm ET. The following entities will present: U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Centers for … Continue reading USICH/HUD Webinar on Isolation and Quarantine
FY20 Operating Fund Corrections Due April 3
On March 23, HUD emailed PHAs with Public Housing programs to remind them that they should review their CY 2020 preliminary Operating Fund (OpFund) Grant eligibility and submit requests for corrections by email to their Field Office on or before April 3, 2020. PHAs can review their preliminary eligibility in the Operating Fund (OpFund) Web … Continue reading FY20 Operating Fund Corrections Due April 3