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New Link to HCV Forecasting Tool
HUD has changed the link to the Housing Choice Voucher Forecasting Tool and the Payment Standard tool. To use it, PHAs should make sure that they are logged into the Web Access Security System (WASS), then go to the webpage. If you have been unable to access the tool, it may be because you are … Continue reading New Link to HCV Forecasting Tool
Save HUD 202
On June 27, NAHRO attended the LeadingAge rally on Capitol Hill to preserve the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program (HUD 202). The program provides affordable housing to 400,000 very low-income older adults. The rally focused on preventing HUD 202 proposed budget cuts for more than 128,000 Section … Continue reading Save HUD 202
July Operating Fund Proration at 92.4 Percent
On June 27, HUD released their July Explanation of CY 2017 Operating Fund Obligations. HUD bases monthly obligations on eligibility determined after processing 2017 Operating Subsidy forms. The Operating Fund proration for July is 92.4 percent, down slightly from June’s proration of 92.9 percent. Operating Subsidy obligations are cumulative, and Public Housing projects are allowed funding in … Continue reading July Operating Fund Proration at 92.4 Percent
Lead-Based Paint Final Rule Compliance
On June 20, PHAs received an informational Power Point from HUD Field Offices regarding compliance with HUD’s Lead-Based Paint Final Rule. PHAs must comply with HUD’s Lead-Based Paint Final Rule by July, 13. The final rule amends HUD’s lead-based paint regulations on reducing blood lead levels in children under age 6 who reside in federally-owned … Continue reading Lead-Based Paint Final Rule Compliance
NAHRO and Community Action Partnership Release Survey Findings
NAHRO and Community Action Partnership (the Partnership) are pleased to announce the release of the NAHRO and Community Action Partnership Survey Findings report. Community Action Partnership is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization that provides technical assistance, training and other resources to Community Action Agencies, nonprofit and public groups funded by the Community Services Block Grant … Continue reading NAHRO and Community Action Partnership Release Survey Findings
HUD Re-Publishes CY 2017 Administrative Fee Rates
HUD has published the administrative fee rates for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program in the Federal Register in a notice titled “Notice of Annual Factors for Determining Public Housing Agency Administrative Fees for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs.” HUD had previously published these fee rates in February on … Continue reading HUD Re-Publishes CY 2017 Administrative Fee Rates
HUD Releases New FSS Resources
HUD has released their new in-depth guidebook providing practical information and guidance on how to run an effective Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. The guide, Administering an Effective Family Self-Sufficiency Program: A Guidebook Based on Evidence and Promising Practices will benefit all service coordination programs (ROSS, FSS, Multi-Family FSS, Multi-Family Service Coordinators, Jobs Plus, Choice Neighborhoods “People” component … Continue reading HUD Releases New FSS Resources
NAHRO Submits Regulatory Reform Comments to HUD
On June 14, NAHRO submitted its comment letter to HUD’s request for comment on Reducing Regulatory Burden; Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda Under Executive Order 13777. NAHRO identified many regulations that would make good candidates for streamlining. Each of the regulations met at least one of the following reasons for streamlining: (a) The regulation results … Continue reading NAHRO Submits Regulatory Reform Comments to HUD
Deadline Today for HUD’s VAWA 2013 Emergency Transfer Plan Requirements
As NAHRO previously reported, HUD published a final rule last year that provides expanded housing protections for survivors of violence and fully codifies the provisions of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 into HUD regulations. Most of the final rule’s requirements became effective on December 16, 2016, but covered housing provider are also required … Continue reading Deadline Today for HUD’s VAWA 2013 Emergency Transfer Plan Requirements
HUD Extends Deadline to Apply for Higher Administrative Fee Rates
Yesterday, HUD sent an email extending the deadline to apply for higher administrative fee rates to Friday, June 23, 2017 at 5 pm ET. Earlier, HUD had extended the deadline for applying for Blended Administrative Fee Rates to the same date. The application method remains the same as noted in Notice PIH 2017-07 titled “Guidance … Continue reading HUD Extends Deadline to Apply for Higher Administrative Fee Rates