General News
NHC Webinar with FHA Commissioner Montgomery on May 1
The National Housing Conference (NHC) will host a webinar with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Brian Montgomery on continued steps HUD and FHA are taking to assist borrowers, renters, lenders and property owners throughout the pandemic on May 1 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET.
SAHF Communication Tip Sheets for Conversations with Residents
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future developed a communications tip sheet and blog post for sensitive conversations with residents about whether they can pay rent, how to access assistance or how to structure repayment agreements, etc.
NLIHC Releases Searchable Database and Map of Multifamily and Affordable Housing Properties Covered by Federal Eviction Moratoriums
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) created a searchable database and map of multifamily properties covered under the federal moratoriums to help renters know if they are protected.
New York Governor Signs Executive Order to Expedite Essential Developments
On April 12, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.16 to help expedite the formation of essential developments, including affordable housing and homeless shelters.
California Houses People Experiencing Homelessness in Hotels During COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has become the first state in the nation to secure FEMA approval to provide safe isolation capacity for tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness in California in order to protect them and the state from COVID-19.
Fannie Mae Updates Forbearance Process Guidance
Fannie Mae released updated COVID-19 Forbearance Process Guidance following the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The guidance outlines the necessary steps for submitting delegated forbearance notifications for a Borrower impacted by COVID-19. Fannie Mae is also updating the intake process for submitting non-delegated forbearance requests and modifications. Effective […]
California Names HCD Director, HCD Chief Deputy and Commissioner of the Department of Real Estate
Last week California Governor Newsom made three key housing leadership appointments. Gustavo Velasquez was named director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Zack Olmstead was appointed chief deputy director at HCD. HCD’s Doug McCauley was appointed commissioner of the California Department of Real Estate by Governor Newsom.
California Awards $85.5 Million to Help People Experiencing Homelessness Who Frequently Use Healthcare Systems
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) awarded a total of $85.5 million to developers and counties throughout California in the first round of funding for the Housing for a Healthy California program. Funding for the program comes from both the Federal National Housing Trust Fund and California’s Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund.
New York Enacts New Prevailing Wage Requirements with Carve-Outs for Affordable Housing
The New York State Legislature has expanded prevailing wage requirements for “covered projects.” However, there are notable exceptions for affordable and supportive housing.
COVID-19 Construction Limits: State-By-State Tracker
This Builder dashboard tracks how states with a stay-at-home mandate classify construction and building material suppliers.
NLIHC: The Need for Emergency Rental Assistance During the COVID-19 and Economic Crisis
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released research notes, “The Need for Emergency Rental Assistance During the COVID-19 and Economic Crisis,” that concludes that Congress must invest up to $100 billion to keep the lowest-income households stably housed over the next year during and in the immediate wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report […]
SAHF Launches COVID-19 Resource Page
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) launched a COVID-19 Resource Page through the CORES website. This is intended to be a place for resident services practitioners and frontline staff addressing resident needs to access and share useful resources and templates.