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HUD Publishes New HOTMA Resources
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has released several new Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) resources on HUDExchange. First is the “Sample Admin and ACOP HOTMA Policies.” This document […]
HUD Releases 30-Day Notification Requirement Proposed Rule for Public Housing and PBRA Properties
On November 30, HUD released a proposed rule for public inspection that would require PHAs/owners that administer public housing and or project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide tenants with 30-day […]
Register Now for 2024 Trainings
Now is your chance to get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions … NAHRO has opened registration for online trainings through March 2024! These new courses and old […]
HUD Releases 30-Day Notification Requirement Proposed Rule for Public Housing and PBRA Properties
On November 30, HUD released a proposed rule for public inspection that would require PHAs/owners that administer public housing and or project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide tenants with 30-day notice prior to the commencement of a formal judicial evictionprocedure for lease termination. According to HUD, “…the proposed rule would curtail preventable and unnecessary evictions … Continue reading HUD Releases 30-Day Notification Requirement Proposed Rule for Public Housing and PBRA Properties
HUD Announces $25 million in Mobility-Related Service Awards
HUD has announced that it will distribute nearly $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Service awards to 7 PHAs. According to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, these awards will “boost access to housing vouchers for families who need them most.” With these funds, more PHA’s will be able to administer housing mobility programs – increasing access to … Continue reading HUD Announces $25 million in Mobility-Related Service Awards
FSS Achievement Metrics Score Notice Released
On November 15, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register titled “Family Self-Sufficiency Achievement Metrics (“FAM”) Score.” The notice describes updates to the FAM Score that HUD has implemented to track the program performance of PHAs that receive FSS program coordinator grants. The FAM Score is meant to provide HUD, Congress, PHAs, and other … Continue reading FSS Achievement Metrics Score Notice Released
New Small Area FMR Guidance
On November 15, HUD released a notice titled “Small Area Fair Market Rent Implementation Guidance for FY2024 Designated Metropolitan Areas” (Notice PIH 2023-32). The guidance provides certain implementation details for the recent expansion of the mandatory use of Small Area FMRs. The Department has designated 41 new metropolitan areas where PHAs will be required to … Continue reading New Small Area FMR Guidance
Final Day 3 Webinar Rescheduled
The final week of the NAHRO Day 3 webinar series has been rescheduled to Thursday November 30 at 1:30pm ET. In the final webinar, titled “Building Resident and Owner Financial Resiliency,” panelists will discuss strategies that promote wealth building and barrier reduction. Panelists will also discuss the state of tenant accounts receivable (TARS) in public housing. … Continue reading Final Day 3 Webinar Rescheduled
Treasury Releases Updated Economic Recovery Research Priorities
On November 9, the U.S. Treasury Department released an updated Economic Recovery Learning Agenda. This learning agenda is designed to guide research by Treasury, other federal partners, external researchers, and recipient […]
HOME Commitment and CHDO Reservation Deadline Suspended
On November 7, HUD announced the suspension of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) deadline requirements through December 31, 2025. The suspension is included in the 2023 HOME appropriation, which adds a provision continuing the suspension of the 24-month commitment requirement. The suspension would extend to any CHDO funds … Continue reading HOME Commitment and CHDO Reservation Deadline Suspended