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HUD Revises Schedule for PHA Operating Subsidy Revisions
On July 20, HUD released an updated PIH Notice 2016-10 REV.1 “Public Housing Operating Subsidy Eligibility Calculations for Calendar Year 2016” that contains the 2016 Revision Schedule for the HUD-52723 (Opfund Subsidy) and HUD 52722 (UEL). The revised notice contains the revised schedule for the submission of PHA revisions. The time period for PHA submission of revisions … Continue reading HUD Revises Schedule for PHA Operating Subsidy Revisions
PAHRC Releases “Housing is a Foundation” 2016 Report
Today, July 20, PAHRC released its yearly research report for 2016 titled “Housing is a Foundation.” This year’s report focuses on the lack of available housing assistance, the people who receive housing assistance, and the beneficial impacts of housing assistance. The report supplies data to “foster a better understanding of the need for housing assistance … Continue reading PAHRC Releases “Housing is a Foundation” 2016 Report
NAHRO Publishes New RAD Toolkit
Last week, NAHRO published the “RAD Toolkit,” a new online resource that serves as a primer for PHAs interested in HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. This educative tool will provide PHAs with a background on RAD, a step-by-step outline of the conversion process and compliance, as well as links to additional resources important to … Continue reading NAHRO Publishes New RAD Toolkit
MTW Research Advisory Committee – Conference Calls
The Moving to Work (MTW) Research Advisory Committee will be holding two public conference calls. The MTW Research Advisory Committee will advise HUD on how to move forward with the MTW expansion, especially with respect to specific policies to test in the expansion. The calls are open to the public, but members of the public … Continue reading MTW Research Advisory Committee – Conference Calls
Importance of Grade Level Reading, NAHRO Signs MOU
On Friday July 15, NAHRO and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU.) NAHRO and CGLR are committed to ensuring that children living the communities that NAHRO members serve are set up for success in schools — by arriving ready to learn, maintaining consistent attendance and gaining access to enrichment over … Continue reading Importance of Grade Level Reading, NAHRO Signs MOU
Voucher Mobility Debate at the Furman Center
The Furman Center has published a discussion on their website about voucher mobility. The discussion centers around HUD’s proposed Small Area Fair Market Rents rule, which would require certain metropolitan areas to use zip code level fair market rents. There are four written pieces, each with a unique viewpoint: Expanding Neighborhood Choices for Voucher Tenants … Continue reading Voucher Mobility Debate at the Furman Center
HUD Awards $75 Million in FSS Grants
Today, HUD announced that it was awarding $75 million in grants through the Family Self-Sufficieny (FSS) program. The grants allow for public housing residents, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program participants, and recipients of Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) to advance their education or receive job-training skills. The grants allow public housing agencies (PHAs) to work with … Continue reading HUD Awards $75 Million in FSS Grants
HUD Partners with Comcast to Expand Internet Essentials Program
On July 15, HUD announced that it was teaming up with Comcast to expand Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. After this expansion, all public housing and HUD-assisted residents that are within Comcast’s service area are eligible to apply for Internet Essentials. Internet Essentials is Comcast’s high-speed internet adoption program for low-income families. An estimated 2 million … Continue reading HUD Partners with Comcast to Expand Internet Essentials Program
HUD OIG Publishes Semiannual Report to Congress
HUD’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Semiannual Report to Congress for the period ending March 31, 2016. The report can be found here.
HR 3700 Sent to President for Signature
In a huge victory for NAHRO and its members, the Senate today approved the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HR 3700) unanimously by a voice vote, sending the bill to the President for his signature. The bill was approved using a process known as “hot-lining”, a procedure to quickly pass non-controversial legislation. It was passed … Continue reading HR 3700 Sent to President for Signature