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HUD Releases Zoning Reform Guidebook
By: Richa Goel, Policy & Legislative Affairs Data Analyst On September 30th, HUD released a guidebook titled “Eliminating Zoning Barriers to Affordable Housing”. The guidebook presents “practical and evidence-based solutions” […]
Congress Extends Gov. Funding Through 2024 Election into High-Stakes Lame-Duck Session
by: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Analyst Congress passed a short-term Continuing Resolution agreement to maintain current funding levels in the waning days of the 2024 General Election. The House and […]
HUD Releases Notices on FSS Grant Program Funding
By: Richa Goel, Policy & Legislative Affairs Data Analyst On September 24th, HUD issued two complementary notices: PIH-2024-32 “Family Self-Sufficiency Grant Program General Funding Requirements and Procedures” and PIH-2024-33 “Family […]
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Offset Fee for FY 2025 Announced
By: Richa Goel, Policy & Legislative Affairs Data Analyst On September 25th, HUD published in the Federal Register a notice titled “Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program: Announcement of Fee to Cover Credit […]
Reminder: The Build America Buy America Act in Effect for New HUD Funding
HUD has sent out a reminder to PHAs that new obligations of many HUD funding sources are covered by the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) if obligated after August […]
HOTMA Delayed for HUD Multifamily Programs
On September 20th, HUD’s Office of Housing published Notice H 2024-09. The notice extends the date by which Multifamily Housing (MFH) Owners must be in full compliance with the HOTMA […]
$6.5 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants Awarded
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst On September 10, HUD announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants to 13 communities nationwide, including the first ever Tribal Nation to receive a […]
HUD Publishes Notice Detailing Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Mainstream Vouchers
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager On August 20, HUD published a notice titled “Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Mainstream Vouchers” (Notice PIH 2024-30). Mainstream vouchers are for people with […]
Build America, Buy America Act Updates
Phased Implementation Waiver Ended As of August 23, 2024, HUD’s phased implementation waiver for the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) has ended. BABA applied to purchases of iron and […]
HUD Wants Your Feedback!
HUD is requesting comments on two items: the Choice Neighborhoods Program and the Historic Preservation Housing Initiative. Choice Neighborhoods Request for Information Historic Preservation Housing Initiative