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TPV Funding for FY 2016 Announced
Today, HUD published a list of funding awards for Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs) for FY 2016. These vouchers are funded non-competitively on an as-needed basis. They are funded on a first-come, first-serve basis for households that are displaced due to HUD program actions. TPVS were awarded for the following actions: to assist families living in … Continue reading TPV Funding for FY 2016 Announced
Adrianne Todman Named New NAHRO CEO
The Board of Governors of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Adrianne Todman as the incoming Chief Executive Officer. She will assume this position on June 1. Ms. Todman was selected after a nationwide search. “Ms. Todman’s rich experience in crafting and executing housing … Continue reading Adrianne Todman Named New NAHRO CEO
HOTMA Implementation e-Briefing – Tomorrow
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! HOTMA Implementation A NAHRO Professional Development e-Briefing Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 1:30 – 3:00 pm EDT On July 29, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), legislation that received unanimous, bipartisan support from Congress. As HUD has begun the process of … Continue reading HOTMA Implementation e-Briefing – Tomorrow
NAHRO Sends Letters to HUD on HOTMA and Triennial Certifications
In order to maintain the spotlight on issues important to our members, NAHRO sent two letters to HUD last week. The first letter (member login required) was on the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) and focused on the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) provisions that HUD is currently implementing through Federal Register notice. In addition … Continue reading NAHRO Sends Letters to HUD on HOTMA and Triennial Certifications
HUD to Host MTW Listening Sessions
Earlier today, a NAHRO member forwarded an email sent by General Deputy Assistant Secretary Bryon of HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing announcing four listening sessions “for PHAs that are interested in applying to MTW and other industry partners.” Through the listening sessions, HUD hopes to hear feedback on its MTW Operations Notice. The … Continue reading HUD to Host MTW Listening Sessions
NAHRO Releases Preliminary Joint FY 2018 Budget Recommendations with PHADA and CLPHA
Yesterday, April 6, NAHRO released joint budget recommendations with industry groups CLPHA and PHADA. The document containing the recommendations states that the recommendations “are based on the best information available at this time. [The three groups] will submit revised funding recommendations to Congress when more detailed and timely information, such as the President’s FY 2018 … Continue reading NAHRO Releases Preliminary Joint FY 2018 Budget Recommendations with PHADA and CLPHA
HOTMA Implementation e-Briefing on April 11
NEXT WEEK! HOTMA Implementation A NAHRO Professional Development e-Briefing Tuesday, April 11, 2017 1:30 – 3:00 pm EDT On July 29, 2016 President Barack Obama signed into law the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), legislation that received unanimous, bipartisan support from Congress. As HUD has begun the process of implementing the provisions … Continue reading HOTMA Implementation e-Briefing on April 11
Information for Volunteering PHA Properties for UPCS Inspector Field Training
During one of the panels at NAHRO’s 2017 Washington Conference, a panelist mentioned a program where PHAs could volunteer their properties to participate in a program to train UPCS Phase II inspector candidates. In return for volunteering properties, the PHA would receive a free “Pre-REAC” non-scored inspection. NAHRO staff agreed to post information on how … Continue reading Information for Volunteering PHA Properties for UPCS Inspector Field Training
Revised FY 2017 FMRs Posted
On March 30, HUD published a notice titled “Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2017; Revised.” The notice revises the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Portland, ME and Vallejo-Fairfield, CA. Additionally, the notice also responds to comments that were submitted by NAHRO and … Continue reading Revised FY 2017 FMRs Posted
Senators Reed and Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
On March 28, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation (S.743) to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (the Council). Created by Congress in 1987, the Council is the only federal level agency specifically tasked with coordinating the federal response to homelessness. Since its creation, the body has grown to … Continue reading Senators Reed and Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness