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HUD Extends AFFH Comment Deadline to April 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be extending the comment period on its proposed rule to affirmatively further fair housing. The new comment deadline is April 24, 2023. The Department states that the “extension will allow interested persons additional time to analyze the proposal and prepare their comments.” A pre-publication copy of … Continue reading HUD Extends AFFH Comment Deadline to April 24, 2023
New Subsidy Layering Review Notice Published
In mid-March, HUD published a new notice titled “Administrative Guidelines: Subsidy Layering Review for Project-Based Vouchers” in the Federal Register. The new notice provides background information about what subsidy layering reviews (SLRs) are; it provides information about when SLRs are needed and applicable safe harbor standards; it discusses the potential role of Housing Credit Agencies; … Continue reading New Subsidy Layering Review Notice Published
New Foster Youth to Independence Notice (PIH 2023-04)
In mid-March, HUD published a notice titled “Foster Youth to Independence Initiative” (PIH 2023-04). The notice does several things: The full notice can be found here.
HUD Publishes Housing Mobility Toolkit
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently published a Housing Mobility Toolkit. The toolkit provides “examples and sample materials for Public Housing [Agencies] and their partners to adapt and implement a Housing Mobility Program in their community.” Mobility programs allow voucher program participants greater ability to move into areas of opportunity, if they … Continue reading HUD Publishes Housing Mobility Toolkit
HOME-ARP Allocation Plans Deadline Approaching
Allocation Plans for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) program are due March 31, 2023. The Plans are a requirement for participating jurisdictions who were appropriated funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services. Failure to submit an Allocation Plan by the deadline will result in the automatic … Continue reading HOME-ARP Allocation Plans Deadline Approaching
HUD Finalizes Disparate Impact Rule
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finalized a rule titled “Reinstatement of HUD’s Discriminatory Effects Standard.” The Department has posted a pre-publication copy of the final rule on its website. The rule will go into effect 30 days after it has been published in the Federal Register. The current final rule … Continue reading HUD Finalizes Disparate Impact Rule
NAHRO to Host eBriefing on Cybersecurity Protection March 16
On Thursday, March 16 at 2 p.m. ET, NAHRO will be hosting an eBrieifing on Cybersecurity titled “Protecting Your Agency From Cybersecurity Threats.” This free virtual webinar will feature speakers Brandon White from the Oakland Housing Authority and Ed Malaspina from HAI Group, a member-owned insurance carrier founded by and dedicated to the public and … Continue reading NAHRO to Host eBriefing on Cybersecurity Protection March 16
Guidance on HOTMA Section 103 Released
On March 13, HUD issued Notice PIH-2023-03 (HA) titled “Supplemental Guidance for Implementation of Section 103; Limitation on Public Housing Tenancy for Over-Income Families under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).” The Notice provides guidance to PHAs on the new limitations for continued occupancy of over-income families living in public housing. The … Continue reading Guidance on HOTMA Section 103 Released
HUD Releases Notice on FY 2023 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for CPD Programs
In Feb. 2023, HUD released Notice CPD-23-01, which provides guidance on the submission process of Consolidated Plans and Action Plans for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) formula grantees and participating jurisdictions (PJs). The latest … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on FY 2023 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans for CPD Programs
HUD Awards $5.6 Billion to Community Planning and Development Programs
On Feb. 27, HUD announced that $5.6 billion in funding will go to support programs with the Office of Community Planning and Development. Among the programs to receive funding is the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and the … Continue reading HUD Awards $5.6 Billion to Community Planning and Development Programs