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Kick off This Week’s August Advocacy with a Special Message from Rep. Jim Clyburn!
We’re thrilled to kick off our second week of August advocacy with a special message from Congressman Jim Clyburn, who speaks strongly about our need to invest in affordable housing […]
HUD Allocates New Vouchers and Administrative Fees
On August 2, HUD published a notice titled “Allocation of New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers and Special Administrative Fees” (Notice PIH 2023-21 (HA)). The notice explains the process for awarding approximately four thousand new general purpose vouchers to PHAs and also explains how administrative fees related to these vouchers will be distributed. To be eligible … Continue reading HUD Allocates New Vouchers and Administrative Fees
HUD Publishes MTW Flexibility II Cohort Request for Applications
On July 31, HUD published a notice titled “Request for Applications under the Moving to Work Demonstration Program: Overall Impact of Moving to Work Flexibility and Administrative Efficiencies” (Notice PIH 2023-20). The notice discusses the fifth cohort of the Moving to Work (MTW) expansion demonstration program. The MTW demonstration allows PHAs certain flexibilities in how … Continue reading HUD Publishes MTW Flexibility II Cohort Request for Applications
Register to Learn How to Get Involved with Cybersecurity Month
From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime and malicious cyber actors. The month is dedicated to creating resources and communications for … Continue reading Register to Learn How to Get Involved with Cybersecurity Month
HUD Awards $370 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants
On July 26, HUD announced $370 million in Choice Implementation Grants set to be awarded to eight cities across the country. The new grantees join 44 other Choice Neighborhoods sites nationwide. HUD Secretary Fudge visited Birmingham, Alabama, where she presented one of the eight grants in person. From August 1 through August 4 leadership from … Continue reading HUD Awards $370 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants
HUD Releases New RAD Supplemental Notice
On July 27, HUD published a supplement to the RAD Notice (Notice H-2023-08/PIH 2023-19, Rev 4-b) which implements certain changes to the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The notice will go into effect immediately following publication in the Federal Register. Major revisions in the notice include: The Notice can be found here. HUD will also be … Continue reading HUD Releases New RAD Supplemental Notice
HUD Releases New $85 Million Funding Opportunity “PRO Housing”
On July 27, HUD announced the launch of a new $85 million grant program Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing). The program is focused on supporting communities who are actively taking steps towards removing barriers to affordable housing. Funds from the PRO Housing program are governed by statutes and regulations of the Community Development … Continue reading HUD Releases New $85 Million Funding Opportunity “PRO Housing”
Virtual Washington Report Session Today!
Join NAHRO today from 1:30 – 2:30pm ET for a members-only, extended repeat of our Washington Report from the 2023 NAHRO Summer Symposium and learn more about our new NAHRO 360 Report. Whether you were unable to join us at our symposium in DC or are interested in hearing more about appropriations and upcoming HUD … Continue reading Virtual Washington Report Session Today!
Senate Committee Unanimously Approves THUD Bill, Restores Critical Community Development Programs
Section 3 Files Leaving SPEARS
Download necessary files by August 31, 2023 On July 26, HUD announced that files PHAs have uploaded to the Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registry System (SPEARS) will be moved to an internal storage space. PHAs who have uploaded Section 3 documentation will lose access to these files as of September 1, 2023, so agencies … Continue reading Section 3 Files Leaving SPEARS