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NSPIRE Compliance Date to be Extended for CPD Programs
On September 15, HUD released a notice under public inspection that extends the compliance date for HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule for Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs until October 1, 2024. The notice is set to be officially published on September 18 and extends the compliance … Continue reading NSPIRE Compliance Date to be Extended for CPD Programs
Small-Rural Frozen Rolling Base Applications Due September 21, 2023
Applications to participate in the Small-Rural Frozen Rolling Base (SR-FRB) program are due on September 21, 2023 through the Public Housing Portal. The program allows PHAs who have the Small Rural designation and operate public housing to receive public housing subsidy amounts based on their average utility usage for the most recent three years before … Continue reading Small-Rural Frozen Rolling Base Applications Due September 21, 2023
Join NAHRO for a Webinar on MTW Cohort #5
Join NAHRO’s Policy Team and HUD’s MTW Office on September 12 from 3pm – 4pm to learn more about HUD’s request for applications for the 5th cohort of the MTW Expansion. Hear about the MTW expansion, the MTW flexibilities available for the new cohort, eligibility for the cohort, the application process, and the requirements of … Continue reading Join NAHRO for a Webinar on MTW Cohort #5
HUD Verifies Allowing the Use of HQS for an Additional Year
On September 5, HUD sent an email to Executive Directors discussing the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate for the Housing Choice Voucher program (NSPIRE-V). The new NSPIRE-V protocol is currently scheduled to be implemented for the voucher program beginning on October 1, 2023. These standards will be applicable to all PHAs … Continue reading HUD Verifies Allowing the Use of HQS for an Additional Year
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