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HUD OIG Releases Semiannual Report to Congress
HUD’s Office of Inspector General has published their semiannual report to Congress. These reports are “intended to keep the Secretary and the Congress fully informed of significant findings, progress the Agency has made and recommendations for improvement.” The report can be found here.
HUD Sends HCV Funding “Get Ready” Letter
Earlier today, HUD’s Financial Management Center sent a letter informing PHAs of potential funding scenarios for Calendar Year (CY) 2018. The letter stated that the federal budget is currently being governed by a Continuing Resolution (CR) until Jan. 19, 2018. At that time, Congress may pass a budget or a year-long CR. The letter uses … Continue reading HUD Sends HCV Funding “Get Ready” Letter
HUD Issues Notice on Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Funding
On December 27, HUD issued a notice announcing allocations, common application, waivers, and alternative requirements for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) to the state of Texas. The notice allocates $57,800,000 of CDBG-DR funds to the State of Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. Funds must be used only for specific disaster recovery related purposes. The … Continue reading HUD Issues Notice on Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Funding
Court Orders HUD to Mandatorily Implement Small Area FMRs by Jan. 1, 2018
On December 23, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ordered HUD to implement the mandatory components of the Small Area FMR rule on January 1, 2018 (preliminarily enjoined HUD’s suspension of mandatory FMRs). Those PHAs that are in one of the twenty-four designated metropolitan areas must implement Small Area FMRs. Previously, … Continue reading Court Orders HUD to Mandatorily Implement Small Area FMRs by Jan. 1, 2018
HUD to Withdraw Five Proposed Rules
On Friday, December 22, HUD will withdraw five proposed rules in an effort to reduce regulatory and financial burdens. As HUD is only withdrawing proposed rules that have yet to go into effect, PHA operations will not be impacted. PHAs are not required to follow proposed rules. However, NAHRO had previously expressed concerns with some … Continue reading HUD to Withdraw Five Proposed Rules
HCV Forecasting Tool Now Incorporates Inflation Factor for 2018
A HUD official emailed us to let us know that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Forecasting tool now includes an estimated inflation factor for 2018. A PHA forecasting HAP for next year using the tool can now use both an estimated Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) proration (the default proration set for 2018 is 96%; it … Continue reading HCV Forecasting Tool Now Incorporates Inflation Factor for 2018
HUD Announces FY 2017 FSS Awards
On Friday, December 15, HUD announced $75 million in awards for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program for the public housing, housing choice voucher, and project-based rental assistance programs. Concurrently, HUD also marked the 25th anniversary of the FSS program. “For 25 years, HUD and our local partners have been connecting residents to job training, childcare … Continue reading HUD Announces FY 2017 FSS Awards
Private Activity Bonds Appear Safe in Tax Reform, House Unveils Third CR
According to sources familiar with the on-going negotiations of the tax reform bill, including the Wall Street Journal, the final package will not repeal Private Activity Bonds (PAB), a huge potential win for NAHRO members who advocated strongly against the House-proposed elimination. There is no word yet on the status of New Market Tax Credits … Continue reading Private Activity Bonds Appear Safe in Tax Reform, House Unveils Third CR
HUD Publishes Multiple Notices on EnVision Centers, Triennial Recertifications, Small Area FMRs, FSS Performance Measurement, and the 2018 Operating Fund Subsidy Calculation
Today, HUD has made publicly available the rule implementing triennial recertifications from the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. HUD has also made available pre-publication copies of notices on EnVision Centers, Small Area FMR Designations, and a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Performance Measurement System. Additionally, HUD published a PIH notice on the Operating Fund Subsidy Calculations … Continue reading HUD Publishes Multiple Notices on EnVision Centers, Triennial Recertifications, Small Area FMRs, FSS Performance Measurement, and the 2018 Operating Fund Subsidy Calculation
HUD Publishes Notice on Awarding Remaining HCV Set-Aside Funds for Portability
Yesterday, HUD published notice PIH 2017-26 (HA) titled “Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program – Award of Remaining Set-Aside Funds.” The 2017 Appropriations Act provided $75 million of appropriated renewal funding for Prevention of Terminations Due to Insufficient Funding (Shortfall Funding); Unforeseen Circumstances; Portability Cost Increases; Project-based Vouchers; and … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Awarding Remaining HCV Set-Aside Funds for Portability