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HUD Sends FSS Program Coordinator Funding Letter
Earlier today, HUD sent a Fiscal Year 2018 Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator Funding Letter to PHA Executive Directors. The letter is meant to help “prepare for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Family Self Sufficiency Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) competition.” The letter discusses Public and Indian Housing Information Center (PIC) data; the possible use … Continue reading HUD Sends FSS Program Coordinator Funding Letter
Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFA Released
On April 10, HUD posted the FY18 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFA to http://www.grants.gov. HUD is making available up to $5,000,000 for Planning Grants, including Planning and Action Grants. Planning Grants are two-year grants that assist communities with severely distressed public or HUD-assisted housing in developing a successful neighborhood transformation plan and building the support necessary … Continue reading Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFA Released
President Signs Executive Order on Work Reforms
Earlier today, the President signed an executive order on work reforms titled “Executive Order Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility.” The executive order is divided into five sections: purpose; policy; review of regulations and guidance documents; definitions; and general provisions. This blog post provides a summary of the executive order. Click … Continue reading President Signs Executive Order on Work Reforms
Opportunity Zones Designated in 18 States
On April 9, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced designated Opportunity Zones in 18 states. Established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Congress created the new community development program that encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities. The Opportunity Zone Program provides tax … Continue reading Opportunity Zones Designated in 18 States
HUD Announces $43 Million Allocated for HUD-VASH Vouchers
Earlier today, HUD published a press release announcing that it would be allocating $43 million to 325 PHAs to provide more than 5,200 veterans experiencing homelessness with homes. The HUD-VASH program combines a Housing Choice Voucher with management and clinical services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This most recent award increases … Continue reading HUD Announces $43 Million Allocated for HUD-VASH Vouchers
PHA Applications for Vera Reentry Technical Assistance due by May 2
The Vera Institute of Justice (Vera) is soliciting applications from PHAs for 14 months of technical assistance to aid them in planning and implementing reentry programs or changes in their policies to safely increase access to housing for people with conviction histories. PHAs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. PHAs with voucher programs are … Continue reading PHA Applications for Vera Reentry Technical Assistance due by May 2
HUD Publishes CY 2018 Administrative Fee Rates in Federal Register
Earlier today, HUD published, in the Federal Register, a notice titled “Notice of Annual Factors for Determining Public Housing Agency Administrative Fees for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs.” According to the notice, administrative fees will continue to be earned on the basis of vouchers leased on the first of … Continue reading HUD Publishes CY 2018 Administrative Fee Rates in Federal Register
HUD Expects to Raise Operating Fund Proration in May
In light of the recently passed FY 2018 budget, HUD is expecting to raise the Operating Fund proration to 93.53 percent in May. The April proration will remain the same as January, February, and March 2018 as the budget was passed too late in March for HUD to make any changes for April. NAHRO will … Continue reading HUD Expects to Raise Operating Fund Proration in May
HCV TPV Funding Awards for FY 2017 Posted
Earlier today, HUD posted a pre-publication copy of a notice titled “Announcement of Tenant Protection Voucher Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2017 for the Housing Choice Voucher Program” in the Federal Register. The notice notifies the public of Tenant Protection Voucher (TPV) funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) … Continue reading HCV TPV Funding Awards for FY 2017 Posted
HUD Releases Guidance on HCV Shortfall Funding and CY 2018 Administrative Fees
Earlier today, HUD released Notice PIH 2018-05 titled “Guidance Related to (1) Eligiblity for Potential Shortfall Funding Under the Calendar Year (CY) 2018 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Renewal Set-Aside for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and (2) CY 2018 Administrative Fees.” Although released today, after the passage of the FY 2018 budget, it appears … Continue reading HUD Releases Guidance on HCV Shortfall Funding and CY 2018 Administrative Fees