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Small Area FMR Resources
On Dec. 6, HUD sent an email with an attached letter that contains links to several resources to implement small area fair market rents (FMRs) to PHA executive directors. The resources mentioned in that letter are the following: The communication also reminds executive directors that PHAs in metro areas that must mandatorily implement small area … Continue reading Small Area FMR Resources
HUD Publishes 2024 OCAFs
On Nov. 30, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register titled “Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2024.” Operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) are annual factors used to adjust certain Section 8 rents. These OCAFs are calculated as “the sum of weighted component cost changes” for certain publicly available cost indices. Some … Continue reading HUD Publishes 2024 OCAFs
HUD Releases 30-Day Notification Requirement Proposed Rule for Public Housing and PBRA Properties
On November 30, HUD released a proposed rule for public inspection that would require PHAs/owners that administer public housing and or project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide tenants with 30-day notice prior to the commencement of a formal judicial evictionprocedure for lease termination. According to HUD, “…the proposed rule would curtail preventable and unnecessary evictions … Continue reading HUD Releases 30-Day Notification Requirement Proposed Rule for Public Housing and PBRA Properties
HUD Announces $25 million in Mobility-Related Service Awards
HUD has announced that it will distribute nearly $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Service awards to 7 PHAs. According to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, these awards will “boost access to housing vouchers for families who need them most.” With these funds, more PHA’s will be able to administer housing mobility programs – increasing access to … Continue reading HUD Announces $25 million in Mobility-Related Service Awards
FSS Achievement Metrics Score Notice Released
On November 15, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register titled “Family Self-Sufficiency Achievement Metrics (“FAM”) Score.” The notice describes updates to the FAM Score that HUD has implemented to track the program performance of PHAs that receive FSS program coordinator grants. The FAM Score is meant to provide HUD, Congress, PHAs, and other … Continue reading FSS Achievement Metrics Score Notice Released
New Small Area FMR Guidance
On November 15, HUD released a notice titled “Small Area Fair Market Rent Implementation Guidance for FY2024 Designated Metropolitan Areas” (Notice PIH 2023-32). The guidance provides certain implementation details for the recent expansion of the mandatory use of Small Area FMRs. The Department has designated 41 new metropolitan areas where PHAs will be required to … Continue reading New Small Area FMR Guidance
Final Day 3 Webinar Rescheduled
The final week of the NAHRO Day 3 webinar series has been rescheduled to Thursday November 30 at 1:30pm ET. In the final webinar, titled “Building Resident and Owner Financial Resiliency,” panelists will discuss strategies that promote wealth building and barrier reduction. Panelists will also discuss the state of tenant accounts receivable (TARS) in public housing. … Continue reading Final Day 3 Webinar Rescheduled
HOME Commitment and CHDO Reservation Deadline Suspended
On November 7, HUD announced the suspension of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) deadline requirements through December 31, 2025. The suspension is included in the 2023 HOME appropriation, which adds a provision continuing the suspension of the 24-month commitment requirement. The suspension would extend to any CHDO funds … Continue reading HOME Commitment and CHDO Reservation Deadline Suspended
HUD Posts New Form 50058 Draft Instruction Manual
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD or the Department) has posted additional documents on its Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) Resources page. These documents have, in the past, included revised HUD-50058 forms for non-Moving To Work (MTW), MTW, and MTW expansion programs. These forms … Continue reading HUD Posts New Form 50058 Draft Instruction Manual
Day 3 Webinar Series: Week Four to Highlight Advocacy for PHAs
The fourth week of the NAHRO Day 3 webinar series will be this afternoon, Thursday November 9 at 1:30pm ET. This week’s webinar, titled “Centering Impacted Communities in Advocacy,” explores advocacy for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Speakers will share strategies towards garnering support for funding, redevelopment, partnership, and other aligned priorities. Additionally, speakers will convey … Continue reading Day 3 Webinar Series: Week Four to Highlight Advocacy for PHAs