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FY 2017 HCV Implementation Broadcast Posted
Following quickly on the heels of publishing the FY 2017 Housing Choice Voucher Funding Implementation Notice, HUD has posted a video on YouTube to review the notice. The video briefs stakeholders on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 as it relates to HCV Program funding provisions. The video of the webcast can be found here. The … Continue reading FY 2017 HCV Implementation Broadcast Posted
HUD to Publish Technical Corrections to Certain HOTMA Voucher Provisions
Tomorrow, June 14, HUD will publish in the Federal Register a notice titled “Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016: Implementation of Various Section 8 Voucher Provisions; Corrections.” This notice makes technical corrections to the prior notice published by HUD implementing certain HOTMA voucher provisions. The effective date for the original notice and the corrections … Continue reading HUD to Publish Technical Corrections to Certain HOTMA Voucher Provisions
HUD Releases Smoke-Free Guidebook
On July 13, HUD released a new guidebook on implementing HUD’s Smoke-Free Policy in Public Housing relating to the “Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing” Final Rule. The guidebook includes reasons to adopt a smoke-free policy, policy dates and deadlines, how to implement a smoke-free policy, and a recommended 18-month timeline. PHAs have until July 30, 2018 … Continue reading HUD Releases Smoke-Free Guidebook
HUD Seeks Comment on New Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program for Disabled and Low-Income Veterans
On July 12, the HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing HUD’s intention to develop a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Disabled and Low-Income Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program (Program), which was authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. … Continue reading HUD Seeks Comment on New Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program for Disabled and Low-Income Veterans
House Appropriations Releases FY 2018 THUD Bill, Makes Numerous Small Cuts
The House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Subcommittee released the text of its FY 2018 bill late last night. Overall, the bill makes numerous small cuts to many HUD programs, continuing a trend of disinvestment in already chronically underfunded programs. However, considering the low top-line level for non-defense programs proposed by the House … Continue reading House Appropriations Releases FY 2018 THUD Bill, Makes Numerous Small Cuts
PHA Notice on SPEARS Reporting Due Dates
On July 11, HUD’s Economic Opportunity Division of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity sent out a notice regarding Section 3 reporting due dates for PHAs. Reporting due dates for PHAs are now based on the PHA fiscal year end (FYE), and are due 60 days after the PHA FYE. Non-PHAs that are … Continue reading PHA Notice on SPEARS Reporting Due Dates
Free Smoking Cessation Webinar – July 20 at 1pm ET
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), in collaboration with the CDC Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign, the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) are pleased to invite you to this free webinar, “Comprehensive Tobacco Cessation in Public Housing Community Health Centers : Beyond Policy … Continue reading Free Smoking Cessation Webinar – July 20 at 1pm ET
HUD Publishes FY 2017 HCV Funding Implementation Notice
HUD has published a notice (PIH Notice 2017-07) titled “Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.” The notice lists the funding that the appropriations bill has allocated for tenant-based rental assistance: HAP Renewal Funding – $18.355 billion; Tenant Protection Vouchers – $110 million; Administrative Fees – … Continue reading HUD Publishes FY 2017 HCV Funding Implementation Notice
RAD Seminar in Washington, DC – August 16-18, 2017
NAHRO Professional Development with MARC-NAHRO are offering a special training opportunity – Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Seminar with Proficiency Test. The seminar will be held in conjunction with MARC-NAHRO’s Annual Conference, August 16-18, 2017, in Washington, DC. See details below. For additional information and to register, go to http://www.marcnahro.org.
REAC adds Industry Days on the West Coast in late July
Following earlier industry days in Phoenix and Jacksonville, HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) is adding two additional events in Los Angeles (July 25 and 26) and Portland (July 27 and 28). At these events, HUD would like to discuss the technical details of PIC-NG, VMS, and UPCS-V, while receiving technical feedback. Updated materials from … Continue reading REAC adds Industry Days on the West Coast in late July