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June is National Healthy Homes Month; HUD Releases Digital Resource Toolkit
June is National Healthy Homes Month, an awareness campaign designed to educate families about creating a healthy home and identify common health hazards such as lead, radon, pests and allergens. Keeping homes hazard-free has taken on a special importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many families are sheltering-in-place. The Office of Lead Hazard Control and … Continue reading June is National Healthy Homes Month; HUD Releases Digital Resource Toolkit
HUD Extends Section 3 Reporting Deadline until July 31, 2020
Earlier today, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity sent an email to PHAs extending the deadline for submission of all Section 3 annual reports until July 31, 2020 because of the COVID-19 event. This does not impact reporting for agencies with deadlines due after the extension date. In the email, the Department also … Continue reading HUD Extends Section 3 Reporting Deadline until July 31, 2020
Mainstream HCV Two-Year Tool Now Available
I received word from a HUD official that the Mainstream Two-Year Tool is now available. For PHAs with Mainstream voucher programs, the Mainstream Two-Year Tool is within the regular Two-Year Tool and can be accessed by clicking the “Access Additional Tools” button. Additionally, the tool provides information on cash management to be used to assess … Continue reading Mainstream HCV Two-Year Tool Now Available
Chairwoman Maxine Waters joins NAHRO’s Managing During COVID-19: Congressional Response webinar: Tomorrow at 12noon eastern
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12noon eastern time NAHRO is hosting a webinar: Managing During COVID-19: Congressional Response. Join us for a very special conversation with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Cali.), Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee. Congresswoman Waters has been a dedicated advocate for affordable housing throughout her entire career, a priority that has … Continue reading Chairwoman Maxine Waters joins NAHRO’s Managing During COVID-19: Congressional Response webinar: Tomorrow at 12noon eastern
HUD PIH Updates COVID-19 FAQ for PHAs (Version 4)
Earlier today, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing published its update to its Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) document on COVID-19. This updated brings the document to version 4. NAHRO staff is still in the process of reading through the document. The updated PIH FAQ for COVID-19 (version 4) may be found here.
COVID-19 CDBG Eviction Moratorium Q&A Released
Earlier today, HUD released a Q&A to address questions concerning the eviction moratorium established by the CARES Act. Section 4024 of the Act imposes a 120-day moratorium on evictions, ending July 24, 2020. The moratorium extends to units in projects receiving funding from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Programs (NSP) or Disaster Recovery. The Q&A clarifies which units are covered by the eviction moratorium, and which fees landlords may charge … Continue reading COVID-19 CDBG Eviction Moratorium Q&A Released
RAD COVID-19 FAQ Updated
In a RADBlast! email earlier today, HUD noted that they have updated one of their COVID-19 FAQs with additional information on RAD conversions during the COVID-19 event. According to the email, this update includes “further guidance on completing environmental reports when professionals may not be able to access the interior or exterior of the site … Continue reading RAD COVID-19 FAQ Updated
Two Additional HCV Guidebook Chapters Published
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) guidebook continues to be updated by HUD. Most recently, chapters on Utility Allowances and Special Housing Types have been added. Currently available chapters include the following: Eligibility Determination and Denial of Assistance; Housing Search and Leasing; Payment Standards; Rent Reasonableness; Calculating Rent & Housing Assistance Payments (HAP); Utility Allowances (NEW; … Continue reading Two Additional HCV Guidebook Chapters Published
HUD PIH Posts May 15th Conference Call with PHAs
Earlier today, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent an email announcing that it was posting a recording of its conference call with PHAs on May 15th. The call was titled “Navigating PIC and REAC PHAS Reporting and Operational Planning Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Our overview of the call can be found … Continue reading HUD PIH Posts May 15th Conference Call with PHAs
Managing During COVID-19: Homelessness Resources Webinar – Wed, May 27 at 2pm ET
On Wednesday, May 27. 2020, NAHRO is hosting a complimentary webinar – Managing During COVID-19: Homelessness Resources. Join Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and leaders from NAHRO member agencies for a discussion of available homelessness resources and best practices for their use. Bring your questions and comments and … Continue reading Managing During COVID-19: Homelessness Resources Webinar – Wed, May 27 at 2pm ET