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HUD Announces More Than $43 Million in Stability Voucher Funding for PHAs and CoCs
On June 5, HUD announced that they will make $43,439,000 in funding available for 3,379 Stability Vouchers. The vouchers are targeted to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings and in rural communities. The vouchers will be made available to 135 public housing authorities (PHAs) and partnering Continuum of Care (CoC) communities within 34 States. … Continue reading HUD Announces More Than $43 Million in Stability Voucher Funding for PHAs and CoCs
HUD Publishes HCV Mobility NOFO
On June 1, HUD published a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) titled “Housing Mobility-Related Services.” The NOFO makes available $25 million for PHAs with voucher programs to use for mobility purposes. The Department expects to make 11 awards with a minimum award of $750,000 and a maximum award of $5 million. The application deadline is … Continue reading HUD Publishes HCV Mobility NOFO
2023 State Of Homelessness Report Released
The National Alliance to End Homelessness (the Alliance) released their 2023 State of Homelessness report on May 16. It provides an overview of homelessness within the U.S. in 2022 and uses data from HUD’s 2022 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR) to analyze different trends. According to their analysis, the Alliance estimates that 18 out … Continue reading 2023 State Of Homelessness Report Released
The Three Cs of Small Agencies Webinar Series: Capacity
May 30 at 1:00pm ET Join the NAHRO Small Agency Advisory Committee for a webinar focused on building capacity in two ways on May 30 from 1:00 to 1:30pm ET. First, Sean Gilbert, Executive Director of Tennessee Valley Housing Services, will discuss using strategic planning as a first step in pursuing agency goals. Second, Lashun … Continue reading The Three Cs of Small Agencies Webinar Series: Capacity
HUD Extends Period of Availability for ARP Act Adjustment Funding for the HCV and Mainstream Program
On May 16, HUD published a notice titled “Extension of Period of Availability for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act – Adjustment Funding for Calendar Year 2021 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and Mainstream Vouchers Renewal Funding.” Previously, under PIH Notice 2021-23, PHAs could request additional Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) funding as adjustments to calendar year … Continue reading HUD Extends Period of Availability for ARP Act Adjustment Funding for the HCV and Mainstream Program
New Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public and Indian Housing Appointed
On May 16, HUD announced that Richard Monocchio will begin as PIH Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) on May 22, 2023. In summarizing his experience with PIH programs, HUD emphasizes PDAS Monocchio’s focus on resident-centered programs. Based on his work on large scale housing projects in his most recent position as Housing Authority of Cook … Continue reading New Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public and Indian Housing Appointed
HUD’s 30-Day Notice to Vacate Requirement for Non-Payment of Rent Still in Effect
HUD’s interim final rule that provides 30-day notice for eviction for non-payment of rent is still in effect even though the COVID-19 National Emergency ended on May 11. The interim final rule requires PHAs with public and PRBA housing to provide at least 30 days from the date a tenant receives a notice of lease … Continue reading HUD’s 30-Day Notice to Vacate Requirement for Non-Payment of Rent Still in Effect
Preview of NSPIRE Final Rule Published
On May 9, HUD published the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule for public inspection in the Federal Register. As of May 10, it is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2023. This rule maintains an effective date of July 1, 2023 for public … Continue reading Preview of NSPIRE Final Rule Published
HUD Publishes Report on HCV Success Rates
Earlier this year, HUD posted a report titled “Using Administrative Data to Estimate Success Rates and Search Durations for New Voucher Recipients.” The purpose of the study is to estimate national success rates and evaluate the quality of HUD’s administrative data. The study finds that “61 percent of searches initiated in 2019 succeeded, using a … Continue reading HUD Publishes Report on HCV Success Rates
Emergency Safety and Security Grants Funding Guidance Published
Applications due June 28, 2023 HUD has released Notice PIH 2023-10, outlining the application process for Emergency Safety and Security Grants (ESSG) as part of the Public Housing Capital Fund program. This funding may be used to address natural disaster emergencies, carbon monoxide detectors, heat and smoke detectors, and crime or drug-related activities in public … Continue reading Emergency Safety and Security Grants Funding Guidance Published