HUD published an updated Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Universal Notice, streamlining delivery of critical funding for communities impacted by natural disasters.

Go Deeper: HUD will provide an extension if needed for grantees to submit their Action Plans to allow HUD staff to work with states and localities on training and to ensure Action Plans are compliant with new regulations. The updates include:

  • Increasing access to information on status assistance;
  • Simplifying housing documentation requirements for disaster survivors;
  • Providing flexibility for rental assistance, including the ability to get reimbursed; and
  • Offering greater flexibility on building codes and standards.