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HUD Awards $4.6 Million in HUD-VASH Funding
In a press release published earlier today, HUD announced a second round of HUD-VASH vouchers being funded. The Department will be providing $4.6 million, in the form of 424 vouchers, to housing authorities around the country to help homeless veterans find permanent homes. Secretary Carson said that “[t]he additional HUD-VASH vouchers awarded today will continue … Continue reading HUD Awards $4.6 Million in HUD-VASH Funding
NAHRO Comments on DHS Public Charge Proposed Rule
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials opposes the proposed rule due to its negative impact on immigrant families and the additional negative consequence of inefficient use of limited social service funds. NAHRO requested that the proposed rule be withdrawn as written and the current public charge guidance remain in effect. On December 10, … Continue reading NAHRO Comments on DHS Public Charge Proposed Rule
HUD Publishes Notice on Verifying SSNs
Last week, HUD published a notice titled “Verification of Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Social Security (SS) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits; and Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Identity Verification Report” (PIH 2018-24). This notice supersedes the previous notice PIH 2012-10. The notice includes the following updates from the previous notice: … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Verifying SSNs
HUD Awards $30 million in FUP Vouchers
Last week, HUD announced an award of $30 million to PHAs nationwide for Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers. Family Unification Program vouchers are for youth at risk of homelessness and families whose lack of adequate housing is the primary reason for their children being in foster care. This funding will provide for 3,000 vouchers. Secretary … Continue reading HUD Awards $30 million in FUP Vouchers
HUD Sends Public Housing Repositioning Letter to EDs
On November 13, HUD sent a letter to Executive Directors of Public Housing Agencies notifying them of their options related to the repositioning of their public housing properties. In the letter, HUD discusses the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, new flexibilities for Section 18 demo/dispo, and forthcoming guidance on voluntary conversion and the retention of … Continue reading HUD Sends Public Housing Repositioning Letter to EDs
HUD Releases Two PIH Notices
Recently, HUD released two new PIH Notices. The first is titled “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) – Implementation of Minimum Heating Standards in Public Housing Properties” and the second is titled “Partnering with Utility Companies on Energy Performance Contracts.” The first notice provides implementation guidance related to the minimum heating requirements within … Continue reading HUD Releases Two PIH Notices
Special Admin Fees Available for Small Area FMR Implementation
Earlier today, the Housing Voucher Financial Management Division sent a notice via email reiterating that additional administrative fees are available for PHAs that are implementing Small Area Fair Market Rents (FMRs). Eligible activities include but are not limited to the following: Outreach to families and landlords; Development of additional briefing materials; Hiring of additional staff; … Continue reading Special Admin Fees Available for Small Area FMR Implementation
Election Impact on Congressional Committees
The analysis below is simply a prediction of who is likely to serve as leadership on the committees based on the current information available. Frequently after a large number of losses or retirements, members of Congress shift between committees and chair/ranking member positions, changing the seniority structure of committees as a result. One Senator choosing … Continue reading Election Impact on Congressional Committees
Election Brings Changes to Housing, Community Development
As widely predicted, the Democrats took control of the House and the Senate will remain in Republican control. Between the shift in control of the House and a large number of retirements and losses, big changes are coming in the 116th Congress for housing and community development. Right now, Democrats control 225 seats in the … Continue reading Election Brings Changes to Housing, Community Development
Marijuana Use in Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program
On November 6, voters in Michigan legalized the use of recreational marijuana and voters in Utah and Missouri legalized the use of medical marijuana. Although these states, among numerous others, have voted to legalize the use of marijuana to some degree, the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) continues to list marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug … Continue reading Marijuana Use in Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program