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HUD Issues Second HCV Get Ready Letter – Plan for Higher Funding
In mid-Feb., HUD sent a letter to PHA executive directors. The letter informed PHAs of their individual inflation factors for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. While HUD had previously revealed that the national average inflation factor for 2023 would be 10.13%, the new letter provides PHAs with their individual inflation factors (which may differ … Continue reading HUD Issues Second HCV Get Ready Letter – Plan for Higher Funding
HUD Releases New BABA Waiver Delaying Implementation for Most Programs Until 2024
HUD has released a new public interest waiver delaying the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for most HUD programs. The implementation dates are as follows for the following programs and purchases. 2022 2023 2024 These dates apply to when funds are obligated by HUD to recipients. For example, only Public Housing … Continue reading HUD Releases New BABA Waiver Delaying Implementation for Most Programs Until 2024
FHEO Notice on Filing VAWA Complaints and HUD’s Investigatory Authority
In late Jan. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) published a notice titled “Notice to Public Regarding FHEO Enforcement Authority and Procedures: Violence Against Women Act 2022 (VAWA)” (FHEO 2023-01). The 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) included new requirements for HUD to implement and enforce. The notice implements … Continue reading FHEO Notice on Filing VAWA Complaints and HUD’s Investigatory Authority
Office of Management and Budget Releases Proposed Rule for the Build America, Buy America Act
Comments due March 13, 2023 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has continued implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) by releasing a proposed rule that clarifies and revises BABA requirements. First, the proposed rule seeks input on definitions of materials covered by BABA—construction materials, manufactured goods, and iron and steel—as well as … Continue reading Office of Management and Budget Releases Proposed Rule for the Build America, Buy America Act
HUD Awards $315 Million in Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
On Feb. 2, HUD released a Special Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which awarded $315 million in grants to Continuums of Care (CoC) to address unsheltered and rural homelessness. The grants will support 46 cities that span across 30 states. Among the total funding, over $54.3 million is allocated to support rural housing with over … Continue reading HUD Awards $315 Million in Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
HUD Posts Final HOTMA Rule on Reexaminations, Over-income Households, and Asset Limits
The Department has posted a final rule implementing changes that will affect how PHAs conduct reexaminations, interact with over-income households, and handle asset limits. The rule would implement sections 102, 103, and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. The rule primarily affects the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-based Rental … Continue reading HUD Posts Final HOTMA Rule on Reexaminations, Over-income Households, and Asset Limits
HUD Dedicates New and Renewed Funding for FSS Service Coordinators
On Jan. 27, HUD announced $116 million in new and renewed funding to support FSS Service Coordinators. This funding is vital to support communities and assist individuals in improving their lives. From educational to professional and financial guidance to HUD-assisted residents, Service Coordinators play a huge factor in the success of the FSS program. Of … Continue reading HUD Dedicates New and Renewed Funding for FSS Service Coordinators
HUD Releases Notice on Changes to NSPIRE Demonstration
On Jan. 25, HUD released Notice 2023-01354, which notifies Demonstration participants within HUD’s Multifamily Housing program that they will be subject to an inspection through the NSPIRE demonstration. Multifamily Housing participants who do not want to receive a score through NSPIRE before October 1, 2023 are allowed to opt-out and receive an inspection of record … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on Changes to NSPIRE Demonstration
HUD Releases Notice on CDBG-DR Allocations, Consolidated Waivers and Alternative Requirements
On Jan. 18, HUD published Notice 2023-00721, which addresses requirements for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grants. This applies to funds for disasters that occurred in 2020 and 2021 allocated by the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022. Very significantly, many requirements address amendments to the Consolidated Notice, which focus on waivers … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on CDBG-DR Allocations, Consolidated Waivers and Alternative Requirements
HUD Publishes Lead and Health Hazard Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Housing
Applications due April 13, 2023 HUD has combined Housing-related Health Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program funding for public housing. PHAs may apply for grants to reduce “lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, fire, and asbestos.” Find the application form on grants.gov here, the HUD press release here, and more information in the January … Continue reading HUD Publishes Lead and Health Hazard Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Housing