Federal / Agency News
White House Launches Resident-Centered Property Management Practices Pre-Challenge, Responses Due Jan. 9
The White House is soliciting responses to its Resident-Centered Property Management Practices Pre-Challenge.
Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
The Biden-Harris administration released All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
Carbon Monoxide Requirement for HUD-Assisted Properties Becomes Effective
Effective as of Dec. 27, 2022, all HUD-assisted rental properties with carbon monoxide sources, such as fuel-burning appliances or attached garages, must have a carbon monoxide device. More details can be found in PIH and Housing Notice 2022-01. PHAs still purchasing devices can consider Lowe’s partnership with OMNIA Partners to provide government agencies and nonprofits contract savings at the time of purchase, with no minimum order required.
CDFI Fund Updates NMTC FAQs
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) posted an updated calendar year (CY) 2022 New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program) Allocation Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document.
Congress Poised to Pass Short-Term Continuing Resolution
Funding for the federal government is set to expire on December 15 and Congress is poised to pass a one-week stopgap spending bill to extend Friday’s deadline to fund the government as negotiations continue on a deal to settle disputes over a full year funding agreement with new topline spending levels.
State Housing Organizations Sign Hill Letter Urging Inclusion of LIHTC Provisions
Eleven states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, sent a letter to leaders of the Senate and House tax committees urging them to include LIHTC provision in a year-end bill.
Up For Growth Report Examines Office to Residential Conversion
A new report from Up For Growth provides an analysis of Denver’s Central Business District (CBD) that examines the potential of converting office space to residential housing, an approach under consideration in many communities with high vacancy rates among commercial properties.
Congress Returns with Long Year-End To-Do List
Congress returns this week from the Thanksgiving holiday and the votes are in from all but three races.
NH&RA Working Group on Resident-Centered Property Management Practices
The White House is leading an initiative on resident-centered property management solutions and soliciting best practices.
JCHS: Service Coordinators Improved Resident Resilience During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, service coordinators increased the capacity of a large and diffuse inter-organizational network to support lower-income older adults.
JCHS Report on Housing and Health Equity for Older Adults
During the pandemic, many older adults faced social isolation and disruptions in access to food, medical care and supportive services.
JCHS: Keeping the (Decarbonized) Lights On Webinar – Dec. 2
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will hold a webinar on December 2.