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HUD Publishes NSPIRE Resident Survey Notice
HUD has published PIH Notice 2023-24, “Implementation of a Voluntary and Anonymous HUD Inspection Feedback Survey for Incorporation into the National Standards for the Physical inspection of Real Estate Program.” This notice explains the role of resident feedback in NSPIRE inspections and includes the following key details. See the September 15 edition of The NAHRO … Continue reading HUD Publishes NSPIRE Resident Survey Notice
HUD Publishes FY 2024 FMRs
On Aug. 31, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register titled “Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program, and Other Programs; Fiscal Year 2024.” The notice describes the methodology for calculating the fiscal year (FY) 2024 fair market rents (FMRs) and states the process by which … Continue reading HUD Publishes FY 2024 FMRs
HUD Expands Uses of EHV Services Fees
On Aug. 29, HUD published a notice titled “Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV): Expanded Use of the EHV Services Fee” [PIH 2023-23 (HA)]. Emergency housing vouchers are vouchers for families who are experiencing homelessness; at risk of experiencing homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or were … Continue reading HUD Expands Uses of EHV Services Fees
This Thursday: Attend A Free Webinar Focused on Collaboration for Small Agencies
Join the NAHRO Small Agency Advisory Committee for a webinar with two case studies focused on collaboration for small agencies. Hear from George Guy, Housing Authority of the City of Fort Wayne Executive Director and Carol Branham, former PHA Executive Director and current local government elected official. Both speakers will focus on strategies small agencies … Continue reading This Thursday: Attend A Free Webinar Focused on Collaboration for Small Agencies
OMB Publishes Build America, Buy America Final Rule
On August 23, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a final rule titled “Guidance for Grants and Agreements” to support the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). This rule is directed toward federal agencies and will provide uniformity in how specific materials are considered. OMB will release additional information via … Continue reading OMB Publishes Build America, Buy America Final Rule
HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Subsidy Notice
PIH Notice 2023-23 “Public Housing Operating Subsidy Grant Eligibility Calculations and Processing for Calendar Year (CY) 2024” updates requirements for the upcoming year. HUD highlights the following changes in this notice since the previous version: Otherwise, PIH Notice 2023-23 covers the same requirements as PIH 2022-36. The notice provides useful links, including the Operating Subsidy … Continue reading HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Subsidy Notice
HUD to Host Series of PRO Housing NOFO Webinars
On August 14, HUD announced that they will be launching a series of webinars to explain the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the newly established program Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing). The program focuses on supporting communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing. The first webinar … Continue reading HUD to Host Series of PRO Housing NOFO Webinars
HUD Announces $73 Million in HUD-VASH Funding for PHAs
On August 14, HUD announced the availability of approximately $73 million in HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) funding, with up to $10 million of the appropriated funds to be utilized for administrative and other expenses of PHAs. The vouchers are administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and enable homeless … Continue reading HUD Announces $73 Million in HUD-VASH Funding for PHAs
Davis-Bacon Final Rule Published on Public Inspection
The Department of Labor (DOL) scheduled the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations final rule for public inspection in The Federal Register on August 23, 2023. It is currently available on public inspection. The DOL emphasized that this rule is “the first comprehensive regulatory review in nearly 40 years” and responds to comments to the proposed … Continue reading Davis-Bacon Final Rule Published on Public Inspection
HUD Releases List of Discretionary Policies to Implement HOTMA
HUD has released a list of policies related to Sections 102 and 104 of HOTMA that PHAs must update and include in their Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plans (ACOPs) and/or Administrative Plans (Admin Plans) by January 1, 2024. The list identifies specific regulations in HOTMA, the related HOTMA policy background, and the policies that have … Continue reading HUD Releases List of Discretionary Policies to Implement HOTMA