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EPA Announces NOFO for $7B Grant Program “Solar for All”
On June 28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomed applications to the $7 billion grant competition Solar for All, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to expand existing and implement new residential solar investment for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The program will award up to 60 grants to … Continue reading EPA Announces NOFO for $7B Grant Program “Solar for All”
HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Methodology
Last week, HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) published proposed changes to the methodology used for calculating fair market rents. There are two material changes included to the calculation of FMRs. First, the proposal would include a change in the definition of “recent mover” as used in the recent movement adjustment. HUD is … Continue reading HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Methodology
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report Published
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University recently published its report titled “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023.” The report provides insight into the current state of the United States housing market–highlighting the challenges faced by homeowners and renters due to rising costs. One key finding of the report is the significant … Continue reading The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report Published
Urban Institute Publishes Research on Bridging the Racial Homeownership Gap Through the HCV Homeownership Program
Urban Institute published their report titled “Using Vouchers to Support Homeownership: Can the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program Help Address the Racial Homeownership Gap?” The Urban Institute’s paper delves into the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) homeownership program, its potential to bridge the racial homeownership gap, and the limitations it faces in achieving this goal. Below … Continue reading Urban Institute Publishes Research on Bridging the Racial Homeownership Gap Through the HCV Homeownership Program
CPD Income Eligibility Calculator Updated
On June 15, HUD officially updated the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income Eligibility Calculator to incorporate income limits for fiscal year 2023. The calculator is used to determine income eligibility and assistance amount calculations for the following programs: For current users of the calculator, calculations that have been made in a users dashboard and … Continue reading CPD Income Eligibility Calculator Updated
HUD Publishes FY2023 Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity
On June 6, HUD announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Jobs Plus program. Approximately $22.5 million will be made available for PHAs to develop approaches that encourage economic mobility and promote increased resident earnings through earned income disregards and a series of employment enabling services. In addition to counseling, training, and education … Continue reading HUD Publishes FY2023 Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity
HUD Publishes Notice on Housing Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness
On June 8, HUD issued Notice PIH 2023-13 titled “Guidance on housing individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs.” The Notice identifies strategies that PHAs can pursue to expand housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Public Housing and HCV programs. The notice revises the definition … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Housing Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness
HUD Publishes Public Housing Capital Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity for PHAs in Receivership and Related Designations
Applications due August 21, 2023 PHAs who are in receivership or are considered substandard, troubled, or at-risk may apply for a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), and HUD intends to prioritize agencies in receivership. Agencies may submit one application for one asset management project in order to either address physical condition or management concerns … Continue reading HUD Publishes Public Housing Capital Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity for PHAs in Receivership and Related Designations
HUD Launches Initiative to Address LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness
On June 8, HUD released the launch of a new initiative focused on better assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) youth experiencing homelessness. The initiative concentrates on partnering with stakeholders to address barriers to housing and access to shelters. The Department will work to encourage communities to develop solutions in meeting the … Continue reading HUD Launches Initiative to Address LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness
HUD Publishes Notice on Form HUD-50058
Today, HUD published a notice titled “30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Family Report, MTW Family Report, MTW Expansion Family Report” in The Federal Register. The notice opens the 30-day comment period and requests public comments on proposed and additional changes on Form HUD-50058, Form HUD-50058 MTW, and Form HUD-50058 MTW Expansion Family Reports. HUD … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Form HUD-50058