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Another Round of Mainstream Vouchers Awarded
Yesterday, HUD awarded another $131.3 million in Mainstream vouchers to 325 PHAs across the country. Mainstream vouchers provide federal rental assistance to non-elderly people with disabilities. In HUD’s press release, Secretary Carson notes that “[t]he [Mainstream voucher] funding announced today allows our local partners to continue helping residents with disabilities live independently.” The Department’s press … Continue reading Another Round of Mainstream Vouchers Awarded
HUD to Publish 2020 OCAFs and Regulatory Request for Information
Tomorrow, HUD will publish in the Federal Register two notices. The first states the new Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for 2020. The second asks for help in identifying laws, regulations, and guidelines across various levels of government that artificially raise the costs of affordable-housing development. Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2020 … Continue reading HUD to Publish 2020 OCAFs and Regulatory Request for Information
ACC Revisions Released
On November 8, HUD will issue a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on the Public Housing Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) for Capital and Operating Grant Funds in the Federal Register. HUD previously published a 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection for the ACC in December, 2018. NAHRO has noted to HUD that it does … Continue reading ACC Revisions Released
2019 FUP NOFA Released
10/25/2019 edit – correct application due date added. The Department has released the 2019 Family Unification Program Notice of Funding Availability (i.e., the 2019 FUP NOFA). The NOFA makes available $20 million in funding. Applications are due by December 17, 2019. The Department expects to make approximately 40 awards from this NOFA. The Family Unification … Continue reading 2019 FUP NOFA Released
HUD Updates HCV Two-Year Projection Tool with 2020 Estimated Inflation Factors for PHAs
I received word from a HUD official that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Two-Year Tool has been updated with estimated PHA-specific inflation factors. The Two-Year Tool allows those folks managing voucher programs to “analyze a PHA’s utilization situation which includes running basic leasing and spending scenarios to better inform decisions . . . to optimize … Continue reading HUD Updates HCV Two-Year Projection Tool with 2020 Estimated Inflation Factors for PHAs
2020 Operating Fund Inventory Validation Revised Dates
HUD sent out an email on October 17 informing PHAs that HUD has revised the timeline for the Operating Fund Inventory Validation process for the funding year 2020. HUD plans to publish the inventory of projects for PHA review on October 31, 2019 to the 2020 Operating Fund Processing web page. PHAs should review their … Continue reading 2020 Operating Fund Inventory Validation Revised Dates
Money Available for Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Department of Housing and Urban Development sent an email to Executive Directors reminding them that $5 million is available for PHAs for the purchase, installation, replacement, and repair of carbon monoxide detectors. Applications for this funding are due by 5 pm ET on Friday, October 25, 2019. Additional information can be found here.
DHS Public Charge Rule Implementation Stopped
A preliminary injunction stopping the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s Public Charge Rule has been issued by a judge from US District Court in Manhattan, New York. This means that the Public Charge Rule will not take effect on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, as stated in the rule. The NAHRO team will continue … Continue reading DHS Public Charge Rule Implementation Stopped
FY 2019 FSS Renewal Funding NOFA and FAQ Released
On September 26, HUD released the FY19 Renewal NOFA for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The application package can be found on grants.gov. The deadline for applications is October 28. HUD recommends that applicants check that their grants.gov, DUNS, and SAM registration and passwords are up to date now, so that all agencies eligible for renewal … Continue reading FY 2019 FSS Renewal Funding NOFA and FAQ Released
Complimentary Webinar!! 2020 Census & PHAs – October 1, 2pm EDT
On Tuesday, October 1, at 2pm eastern time, NAHRO will be hosting a complimentary webinar in preparation for the 2020 Census. Below is information on the session and the registration link. This session is for agencies of all sizes from the smallest to the largest and will discuss the 2020 Census and the interaction between … Continue reading Complimentary Webinar!! 2020 Census & PHAs – October 1, 2pm EDT