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HUD Allocates New Vouchers and Administrative Fees
On August 2, HUD published a notice titled “Allocation of New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers and Special Administrative Fees” (Notice PIH 2023-21 (HA)). The notice explains the process for awarding approximately four thousand new general purpose vouchers to PHAs and also explains how administrative fees related to these vouchers will be distributed. To be eligible … Continue reading HUD Allocates New Vouchers and Administrative Fees
HUD Publishes MTW Flexibility II Cohort Request for Applications
On July 31, HUD published a notice titled “Request for Applications under the Moving to Work Demonstration Program: Overall Impact of Moving to Work Flexibility and Administrative Efficiencies” (Notice PIH 2023-20). The notice discusses the fifth cohort of the Moving to Work (MTW) expansion demonstration program. The MTW demonstration allows PHAs certain flexibilities in how … Continue reading HUD Publishes MTW Flexibility II Cohort Request for Applications
Register to Learn How to Get Involved with Cybersecurity Month
From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime and malicious cyber actors. The month is dedicated to creating resources and communications for … Continue reading Register to Learn How to Get Involved with Cybersecurity Month
HUD Awards $370 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants
On July 26, HUD announced $370 million in Choice Implementation Grants set to be awarded to eight cities across the country. The new grantees join 44 other Choice Neighborhoods sites nationwide. HUD Secretary Fudge visited Birmingham, Alabama, where she presented one of the eight grants in person. From August 1 through August 4 leadership from … Continue reading HUD Awards $370 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants
HUD Releases New RAD Supplemental Notice
On July 27, HUD published a supplement to the RAD Notice (Notice H-2023-08/PIH 2023-19, Rev 4-b) which implements certain changes to the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The notice will go into effect immediately following publication in the Federal Register. Major revisions in the notice include: The Notice can be found here. HUD will also be … Continue reading HUD Releases New RAD Supplemental Notice
HUD Releases New $85 Million Funding Opportunity “PRO Housing”
On July 27, HUD announced the launch of a new $85 million grant program Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing). The program is focused on supporting communities who are actively taking steps towards removing barriers to affordable housing. Funds from the PRO Housing program are governed by statutes and regulations of the Community Development … Continue reading HUD Releases New $85 Million Funding Opportunity “PRO Housing”
Virtual Washington Report Session Today!
Join NAHRO today from 1:30 – 2:30pm ET for a members-only, extended repeat of our Washington Report from the 2023 NAHRO Summer Symposium and learn more about our new NAHRO 360 Report. Whether you were unable to join us at our symposium in DC or are interested in hearing more about appropriations and upcoming HUD … Continue reading Virtual Washington Report Session Today!
Section 3 Files Leaving SPEARS
Download necessary files by August 31, 2023 On July 26, HUD announced that files PHAs have uploaded to the Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registry System (SPEARS) will be moved to an internal storage space. PHAs who have uploaded Section 3 documentation will lose access to these files as of September 1, 2023, so agencies … Continue reading Section 3 Files Leaving SPEARS
HUD Publishes Rate Reduction Incentive Guidance
Requests due July 31, 2023 HUD has released PIH Notice 2023-17. This notice updates the prior 2022 guidance on the Rate Reduction Incentive program (RRI) in public housing and several related utility and Operating Fund programs by changing the request date to July 31 each year. The RRI allows PHAs to keep a portion of … Continue reading HUD Publishes Rate Reduction Incentive Guidance
HUD Announces Public Housing Capital Fund NOFO Webinar Happening Today
July 20 from 1-2pm ET HUD is hosting a webinar concerning applications for the Capital Fund At-Risk / Receivership / Substandard / Troubled Program NOFO announced in June. Registration for this webinar is not required, but HUD asks that attendees use this link to join ten minutes early. Applications for this NOFO are due August … Continue reading HUD Announces Public Housing Capital Fund NOFO Webinar Happening Today