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HUD Extends Deadline for ’17 Operating Fund Revisions
On May 31, HUD released Notice PIH-2017-19, amending the Public Housing Operating subsidy eligibility calculations for Calendar Year 2017. The notice extends the Operating Fund revision deadline from August 1 to August 15. This provides PHAs additional time to submit revisions to their original CY 2017 Operating Fund submissions. Revisions should be submitted to local … Continue reading HUD Extends Deadline for ’17 Operating Fund Revisions
Happy National Homeownership Month
On June 1, 2017, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) kicked off National Homeownership Month with the “New Era of Homeownership” panel discussion. Keynote speaker, Secretary Ben Carson, described homeownership as “security, certainty, a path forward, and a place to live with loved ones”. He stated, “after all we’ve been through, homeownership remains … Continue reading Happy National Homeownership Month
HUD to Investigate Perception of Small Area FMRs
Tomorrow, HUD will publish a notice in the Federal Register titled “30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Small Area Fair Market Rent Demonstration Evaluation.” The notice announces an information collection to determine perception of the shift from regular Fair Market Rents (FMRs) to Small Area FMRs among voucher holders and landlords. For voucher holders, HUD … Continue reading HUD to Investigate Perception of Small Area FMRs
The Importance of CDBG and HOME Programs
On Wednesday, May 24, NAHRO attended the roundtable discussion: The Importance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The House Committee on Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), as well as Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MOS) led the roundtable to discuss the Administration’s … Continue reading The Importance of CDBG and HOME Programs
HCV Homeownership e-Learning – Tomorrow & Thursday
HCV Homeownership, a NAHRO Professional Development e-Learning, begins tomorrow and continues on Thursday. Register online at www.nahro.org/training-calendar.
ConnectHome to Expand to Over 100 Communities
Last week, EveryoneOn, in partnership with HUD, announced the expansion of the ConnectHome pilot. First unveiled in 2015 by the Obama Administration, ConnectHome was a White House initiative aimed at narrowing the digital divide within 28 pilot communities (which included participation from 23 NAHRO member agencies). ConnectHome tested the impact of cross-sector collaborators using non-government resources in … Continue reading ConnectHome to Expand to Over 100 Communities
HUD Sends Letter Confirming Operating Fund Proration
Earlier today, HUD sent a letter explaining Public Housing Operating Fund obligations for June. In June, HUD is increasing the proration for the Operating Fund from 85 percent to a 92.89 percent proration. The proration represents a cumulative amount for the year. Since PHAs received payments based on a lesser yearly proration for the first … Continue reading HUD Sends Letter Confirming Operating Fund Proration
HUD to Propose FMR Methodological Changes
Tomorrow, HUD will publish, in the Federal Register, a notice titled “Proposed Changes to the Methodology Used for Estimating Fair Market Rents.” The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) requires HUD to seek comment for material changes to FMR methodology. Responding to NAHRO’s prior comment letter, HUD has agreed to an expansive definition … Continue reading HUD to Propose FMR Methodological Changes
Proposed Cost Savings Do Not Account for $1.8135 Billion Cut to Public Housing Program
Released on Tuesday, May 23, President Trump’s proposed budget includes significant cuts to the Public Housing Program, especially regarding the Operating and Capital Funds. Although the budget also proposes a set of policies aimed at reducing costs of operating the Public Housing program, these policies would not account for the combined $1.8135 billion cut proposed … Continue reading Proposed Cost Savings Do Not Account for $1.8135 Billion Cut to Public Housing Program
FY 2018 President’s Proposed Budget: Some HCV Thoughts
The following post is meant to offer a few thoughts on the treatment of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program in the FY 2018 President’s proposed budget. For a deeper analysis, please read NAHRO’s article, “FY 2018 President’s Budget Request: Section 8 Programs” (NAHRO members only). The proposed budget has the potential to affect the … Continue reading FY 2018 President’s Proposed Budget: Some HCV Thoughts