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HUD Adds New Requirements to Consolidated Planning
Today, the HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) published a final rule that will “modernize” the consolidated planning process (24 CFR 91) for CPD formula grantees. The rule adds the concepts of broadband access and vulnerability to natural hazard risks to the Consolidated Plan’s existing housing market analysis. According to HUD, this rule … Continue reading HUD Adds New Requirements to Consolidated Planning
HUD Forms that Provide Expanded Housing Protections for Survivors of Violence Now Available
As NAHRO previously reported, HUD recently finalized a rule that will provide 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. HUD has made available the relevant forms necessary under the new rule: Notice of Occupancy Rights under VAWA (HUD-5380) that certain … Continue reading HUD Forms that Provide Expanded Housing Protections for Survivors of Violence Now Available
HUD Issues New Certification Requirements for Housing Counselors
On December 14, HUD issued a final rule titled “Housing Counseling Certification” that codifies statutory requirements that housing counseling required under or provided in connection with all HUD programs will be provided by HUD-Certified Housing Counselors. In order to become certified, housing counselors must pass a standardized written examination and work for a HUD-approved housing … Continue reading HUD Issues New Certification Requirements for Housing Counselors
Five Communities Awarded $132 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Grants
On December 12, HUD announced that five U.S. communities will receive a combined total of $132 million in FY 2016 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) grant funds. The goal of the CNI is to aid struggling communities with severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing by reinvesting in the community’s housing, residents, and neighborhoods. These five … Continue reading Five Communities Awarded $132 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Grants
Early Lessons Learned in Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
This is a guest blog by Mark Shelburne, Novogradac & Company LLP. As most readers are aware, in 2015 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) substantially revised its approach to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). One of the key aspects is submitting an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), using a “Tool” document as … Continue reading Early Lessons Learned in Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
New Mapping Tool Shows What HUD Investments Your Community Receives
On December 6, HUD launched the Community Assessment Reporting Tool (CART) – a new online and mobile-friendly tool that offers the public real-time information on HUD investments across a community. This interactive reference and mapping tool uses geospatial technology to show a variety of property- and grant level detail by city, state, county, metropolitan area, … Continue reading New Mapping Tool Shows What HUD Investments Your Community Receives
HUD Releases Notice on Removal of Public Housing Units
On December 7, HUD released Notice PIH 2016-23 (HA). The Notice, titled “Requirements for PHAs removing all public housing units and guidance on either the termination of the ACC or the continuation of the public housing program,” provides information and guidance regarding program activities that Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) must complete regarding the removal of the … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on Removal of Public Housing Units
HUD Posts Recording of October UPCS-V Conference Call
HUD has posted a recording of the UPCS-V conference call with UPCS-V Demonstration participants that took place on October 31, 2016 on HUD’s Oversight and Evaluation Division (OED) web page. The recording of the conference call can be found here.
HUD Releases Notice on Environment Review Requirements
On December 5, HUD released Notice PIH 2016-22 (HA) titled “Environmental Review Requirements for Public Housing Agencies.” The notice provides information and guidance regarding Public Housing Agencies’ (PHAs) compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and other related laws. NEPA requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact of proposed actions early in … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on Environment Review Requirements
HUD Releases Notice on Automation of CFP 5-Year Plans
On Friday, December 2 HUD released Notice PIH-2016-21 (HA) titled “Guidance on Automation of Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plans and Budgets in the Activity Planning Module of HUD’s Energy Performance and Information Center (EPIC).” The notice modifies the submission process for Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-Year Action Plans and Budgets (formerly referred to as … Continue reading HUD Releases Notice on Automation of CFP 5-Year Plans