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FSS NOFO Released
HUD released its FY 2022 Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Notice of Funding Opportunity on August 4. The FSS program provides grants to PHAs to support the salaries and training needs of FSS Program Coordinators who assist participating families receiving assistance through the Section 8 or Public Housing Program. HUD’s FSS Final Rule was published on … Continue reading FSS NOFO Released
Senate Holds Hearing on Rental Housing Affordability
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern. As rents skyrocket across the country, many Americans are struggling to find safe, affordable housing. On August 2, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss the impact of today’s housing market on renters and communities. Chairman Sen. Sherrod … Continue reading Senate Holds Hearing on Rental Housing Affordability
Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs
On July 27, the Treasury Department released new guidance to increase the flexibility of how governments can use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to expand affordable housing in their areas. The new guidance: “Increases flexibility to use SLFRF to fully finance long-term affordable housing loans” “Expands presumptively eligible affordable housing uses to further … Continue reading Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs
Housing Bills Pass Committee Along Party Lines
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern. The House Financial Services Committee held a markup on July 27 and July 28 that included multiple housing-related bills. Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) led the markup, overseeing amendments offered by committee members. Waters began the markup by offering a brief overview of the housing-related … Continue reading Housing Bills Pass Committee Along Party Lines
Advancing Choice in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
In May 2022, NYU researchers Ingrid Gould Ellen, Katherine O’Regan, and Katharine WH Harwood published “Advancing Choice in the Housing Choice Voucher Program: Source of Income Protections and Locational Outcomes”. This blog post summarizes the key findings from their paper, which explores how source of income (SOI) laws impact locational outcomes for housing choice voucher … Continue reading Advancing Choice in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Senate Holds Hearings on the Housing Crisis
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern. Affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce in the United States. Last week, the Senate held three hearings discussing drivers and solutions to homelessness and the affordable housing crisis. On July 19th, the Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee held a hearing addressing homelessness. The … Continue reading Senate Holds Hearings on the Housing Crisis
House Holds Hearing on the Affordable Housing Crisis
This article was written by Richa Goel, NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Intern Housing is a basic necessity, but many Americans struggle to find affordable housing, both in the rental and homeownership markets. On July 13th, The Ways and Means Committee held a hearing about the affordable housing crisis and its impacts on communities across the country. … Continue reading House Holds Hearing on the Affordable Housing Crisis
HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Calculation Methodology
Earlier today, HUD published in the Federal Register proposed changes to the methodology for calculating fair market rents (FMRs). The notice is titled “Proposed Changes to the Methodology Used for Calculating Fair Market Rents.” Fair market rents are used to determine payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and also impact certain other … Continue reading HUD Proposes Changes to FMR Calculation Methodology
NOFO Deadline for ROSS Program is Fastly Approaching While FSS NOFO is Set to Be Announced
The deadline for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency – Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is approaching as applications are set to close by July 18, 2022. The grant program will provide funds to hire a Service Coordinator with the goal of assisting residents of Public and Indian Housing through economic improvements … Continue reading NOFO Deadline for ROSS Program is Fastly Approaching While FSS NOFO is Set to Be Announced
HUD Announces Public Housing Capital Fund Guidebook Webinars
Trainings begin on July 11th HUD’s Office of Capital Improvements will provide six webinars on the Public Housing Capital Fund requirements. These trainings will each cover different important program elements and provide an update of recent changes to the program. Though the trainings will provide background on the Capital Fund program, participants who are unfamiliar … Continue reading HUD Announces Public Housing Capital Fund Guidebook Webinars