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HUD Publishes Notice on 2022 VAWA Changes
On Jan. 6, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register detailing several changes that were made in the 2022 revision to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The changes were made in several sections. Many of the changes became effective on Oct. 1, 2022. The Department is seeking comment on the proposed changes by … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on 2022 VAWA Changes
HUD Sends HCV Get Ready Letter to PHA Executive Directors
On Jan. 5, HUD sent an HCV Get Ready Letter to PHA Executive Directors. The letter informs PHAs “of the status of HCV program funding, projections for calendar year (CY) 2023 renewal funding” and certain other items. Funding Levels The Department estimates that the overall funding proration levels for 2023 will be the following: Housing … Continue reading HUD Sends HCV Get Ready Letter to PHA Executive Directors
Carbon Monoxide Device Requirement for Voucher Units and Multifamily Units in Effect
On Dec. 27, HUD sent an email to PHA executive directors reminding them that the requirements for carbon monoxide devices in voucher units and multifamily units are in effect. The requirements went into effect on Dec. 27, 2022. The requirements were first outlined at the beginning of the year, in PIH Notice 2022-01. The email … Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Device Requirement for Voucher Units and Multifamily Units in Effect
Join NAHRO for a Policy eBriefing on How the Inflation Reduction Act Might Impact Your Agency
On February 1, at 2PM ET, NAHRO will host a Policy eBriefing that will provide timely information on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs. This includes innovative strategies for attaining energy and resilience funding for affordable housing building improvements through funding in the IRA. Join NAHRO staff, Steve Morgan from Ameresco, and Vlada Kenniff from NYCHA … Continue reading Join NAHRO for a Policy eBriefing on How the Inflation Reduction Act Might Impact Your Agency
HUD Publishes Notice Delaying Section 3 Reporting for Public Housing Projects
In PIH Notice 2022-38, HUD notes that PHAs who receive public housing Operating Fund or Capital Fund financial assistance will not report Section 3 data “until further notice.” HUD has not completed the new reporting system. HUD may still require PHAs to produce documentation, so PHAs must continue to retain it on-site. This notice’s reporting … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice Delaying Section 3 Reporting for Public Housing Projects
Notice on Personal Property and Equipment Requirements Published
On December 14, HUD issued Notice PIH 2022-37. The notice discusses Personal Property requirements under 2 CFR part 200 and identifies Equipment management and disposition obligations. In the case of 2 CFR part 200, “personal property” means property other than real property that may be tangible, having physical existence, or intangible. “Equipment” means tangible personal … Continue reading Notice on Personal Property and Equipment Requirements Published
HOPWA Grantees Required to Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms/Detectors
On December 8, HUD issued Notice CPD-22-15, requiring Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) grantees and project sponsors to ensure that all dwelling units under the program have carbon monoxide (CO) alarms or detectors installed. The notice goes into effect on December 27, 2022. Types of units included Implementation For units that are subject … Continue reading HOPWA Grantees Required to Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms/Detectors
HUD Waives Build America, Buy America Act Requirements Until February 21, 2023 in Most Instances
On December 14, 2022, HUD finalized three waivers for implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), moving the compliance date to February 21, 2023 for most programs except for those using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to purchase iron or steel. Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver — This waiver will delay implementation of … Continue reading HUD Waives Build America, Buy America Act Requirements Until February 21, 2023 in Most Instances
HUD Publishes CARES Act Close Out Procedures Notice
PHAs have until April 30, 2023 to finish liquidating any CARES Act obligations used for supplemental Public Housing Operating Funds. PIH Notice 2022-35 updated the deadline to complete the liquidation process to the new date in April 2023. However, it did not modify the Dec. 31, 2021 CARES Act obligation deadline. In addition to liquidating … Continue reading HUD Publishes CARES Act Close Out Procedures Notice
HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Subsidy Eligibility Calculations and Processing Notice
PIH Notice 2022-36 updates Public Housing Operating Fund subsidy grant calculation requirements, including deadlines for PHAs. Since the previous notice in December 2021, this notice revises requirements for using the System for Award Management (SAM), updates utility data calculations, and updates resources and guidance for 2023. This notice provides guidance covering the following topics: The … Continue reading HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Subsidy Eligibility Calculations and Processing Notice