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HCV Two-Year Funding Tool Projections Revised
We have received word from an official at HUD that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program funding tool projected prorations have been revised based on the FY 2018 Omnibus that was recently passed. HUD has revised the projections to full funding for the HCV Housing Assistance Payments (i.e., a 100 percent proration) and a proration … Continue reading HCV Two-Year Funding Tool Projections Revised
HUD Releases New Demo/Dispo Guidance
On March 22, HUD released a Notice on demolition and/or disposition of public housing property, eligibility for tenant-protection vouchers and associated requirements (Notice PIH 2018-04). This Notice supersedes and replaces Notice 2012-7, and explains the application requirements to request HUD approval to demolish and/or dispose of public housing under Section 18 of the US Housing … Continue reading HUD Releases New Demo/Dispo Guidance
Secretary Carson Discusses FY 2019 HUD Budget at Appropriations Hearing
HUD Secretary Ben Carson testified in front of the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) subcommittee today, answering questions about HUD’s FY 2019 budget proposal. A video of the full hearing and his written testimony are available on the subcommittee’s web site. Members of the subcommittee asked several pointed questions about the Administration’s … Continue reading Secretary Carson Discusses FY 2019 HUD Budget at Appropriations Hearing
Senate Approves Reforms for Small Agencies
This week the Senate approved the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (s. 2155), a wide-sweeping banking bill that also included several provisions to provide regulatory relief to small housing agencies and authorization for the Family Self-Sufficiency program. The bill moved relatively quickly through the Senate; the initial draft was unveiled in November … Continue reading Senate Approves Reforms for Small Agencies
HUD Publishes Small Area FMR Guidebook and Additional Information on Small Area FMR Implementation
HUD has recently published several additional sources of information on Small Area FMR implementation. Recently published sources of information include the following: Implementing Small Area FMRs Guidebook; A Frequently-Asked-Questions Document on Small Area FMRs; Case Studies: Plano, Texas and Cook County, Illinois; Sample Implementation Documents; and A webcast on implementing Small Area FMRs. Additionally, links … Continue reading HUD Publishes Small Area FMR Guidebook and Additional Information on Small Area FMR Implementation
Tomorrow – NAHRO e-Briefing on Work Requirement Proposals and Practices
Housing Rules!! An e-Briefing series on formation & substance of HUD rules, regulations, and guidance. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 1:30pm to 3pm eastern time Work Requirements – Proposals & Practices The Administration has released their fiscal year 2019 budget proposal which includes many policy provisions that would affect an assisted family’s rent payment. … Continue reading Tomorrow – NAHRO e-Briefing on Work Requirement Proposals and Practices
HUD Issues Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants
Last week, HUD awarded nearly $5 million in Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants to six communities to “help create plans to redevelop severely distressed HUD assisted housing and revitalize neighborhoods.” The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative is place-based and focuses on three goals: housing, people, and neighborhoods. Through the Choice Neighborhoods planning process, local governments, housing authorities, residents, … Continue reading HUD Issues Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants
HUD Releases Guidance on Using Operating Subsidy for Capital Fund Program Activities
On Wednesday, February 28, HUD published Notice 2018-03 titled “Guidance on the Use of Operating Subsidy for Capital Fund Purposes for Subsidy Appropriated and Allocated for Calendar Year 2018 and Subsequent Years.” The Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) included language that allows PHAs to transfer up to 20 percent of their Operating Funds … Continue reading HUD Releases Guidance on Using Operating Subsidy for Capital Fund Program Activities
Public Housing Reentry Technical Assistance
The Vera Institute of Justice (Vera) is accepting applications from PHAs for 14 months of technical assistance for those PHAs that are planning and implementing reentry programs or changing their policies to safely increase access to housing for people with conviction histories. Vera encourages a diverse set of PHAs to apply–including those of all sizes … Continue reading Public Housing Reentry Technical Assistance
2018 HCV Admin Fee Rates posted
Yesterday, HUD’s Housing Voucher Financial Management Division sent an email stating that the CY 2018 Administrative Fee Rate Tables have been posted on HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program page. The CY 2018 Administrative Fee Rates Description can be found here. The CY 2018 Administrative Fee Rate Tables can be found here. The Office of … Continue reading 2018 HCV Admin Fee Rates posted