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What Could Sec. Fudge’s HFSC Oversight Hearing Signal for FY 24 HUD Negotiations?
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Analyst On January 11th, the House Financial Services Committee hosted HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge for a hearing to discuss the body’s oversight of HUD and […]
HUD Email Provides Information on Voucher Timelines
Earlier today, HUD sent its monthly “The HCV Connect” email. The email emphasized the following points:
HUD Releases Proposed Rule to Revise CDBG and Section 108 Program Regulations
On January 10, HUD published a proposed rule that would revise the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related Section 108 loan guarantee program regulations. Proposed changes will not have any impact on the allocation of CDBG funds among recipients. Additionally, HUD asks for comments to 11 questions provided within the proposed rule. Comments to … Continue reading HUD Releases Proposed Rule to Revise CDBG and Section 108 Program Regulations
HUD Posts Proposed Changes to Methodology for Calculating Section 8 Income Limits
On January 9, HUD posted a pre-publication copy of a notice in the Federal Register titled “Changes to the Methodology Used for Calculating Section 8 Income Limits under the United States Housing Act of 1937.” Since Fiscal Year (FY) 2010, in calculating the thresholds for “low-income families” and “very low-income families,” HUD has limited the … Continue reading HUD Posts Proposed Changes to Methodology for Calculating Section 8 Income Limits
HUD Publishes Notice Detailing Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Grant Reporting
HUD has published Notice 2024-02pihn, “Shortfall Grant SF-425 Reporting Requirements.” In each fiscal year (FY) from 2020-2023, HUD has distributed $25 million per year in Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall grants. The original grant information for FY 2020 and 2021 did not require agencies to provide a report for this funding; however, Notice 2024-02 clarifies … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice Detailing Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Grant Reporting
HUD Implements HOTMA Section 103 Waiting List Requirement via New Online Module
Waiting List Submissions Due March 31, 2024 On January 3, 2024, HUD continued implementing Section 103 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) by opening the Public Housing Waiting List Module. A major component of Section 103, agencies must report to HUD the number of families on their public housing waiting list(s). HUD will … Continue reading HUD Implements HOTMA Section 103 Waiting List Requirement via New Online Module
HUD Releases BABA Guidance
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing has released “Build America, Buy America Act Implementation Guidance for the Public Housing Program,” PIH Notice 2024-01. This notice is separate from guidance from both HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). … Continue reading HUD Releases BABA Guidance
HUD Institutes Cash Management Practices for the EHV program
On Dec. 19, HUD published a notice titled “Cash Management and Closeout Procedures for the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) Program funds, and Supplemental Information Regarding EHV Contract Renewal Calculation.” The notice establishes cash management procedures for PHAs with EHVs. These vouchers are for households that are homeless; at risk of homelessness; fleeing or attempting to … Continue reading HUD Institutes Cash Management Practices for the EHV program
HUD Reopens Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity
Applications due March 12, 2024 HUD has reopened the FY 2023 Jobs Plus NOFO to distribute remaining funding amounts from fiscal years 2023-2024 until March 12, 2024. Applicants can find this grant opportunity on grants.gov, and more information is available on the FY 2023 Jobs Plus NOFO webpage, including a full Program NOFO, FAQs, and … Continue reading HUD Reopens Jobs Plus Notice of Funding Opportunity
HUD Releases 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
On December 15, HUD Released part one of their Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), which revealed a 12% increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night compared to 2022. According to HUD, this is highest number of people reported to be experiencing homelessness on a single night since 2007 when reporting … Continue reading HUD Releases 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report