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HUD Publishes Comments on Small Area FMR Demo Project
HUD’s responses to comments filed in response to a May 18, 2010, notice (75 FR 27808) announcing HUD’s intent to operate a small area FMR demonstration project in several metropolitan areas.
Spring Affordable Housing Policy & Underwriting Forum Slides Now Available
NH&RA is pleased to make available the slides presented at the recent 2011 NCAHMA Spring Affordable Housing Policy & Underwriting Forum, April 27-28 in Washington, DC. Slides will be available to the public for a limited time only, and then only available to NH&RA members.
Veterans Vouchers Get Boost in FY-2011 Continuing Resolution
HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program got an unexpected funding 33.5% cut from fiscal year 2010’s $75 million, to $50 million in the fiscal 2011 spending bill.
HUD Posts Response to Comments On Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Demonstration Project
HUD has issued a notice which provides the Department’s responses to comments filed in response to a May 18, 2010, notice (75 FR 27808) announcing HUD’s intent to operate a small area FMR demonstration project in several metropolitan areas.
Report on Assisted Housing’s Impact on Worst Case Housing
HUD’s Office of Policy Development & Research recently released a report entitled “Reduction of Worst Case Housing Needs by Assisted Housing,” prepared by the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Kansas.
HUD Publishes Market Analysis Report of Waco, Texas
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic and Market Analysis Division has prepared a Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis for the Waco, Texas market area.
HUD Releases Guidance on Green Building for 202, 811 Properties
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development & Research recently released a new study entitled, “Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Green Building Design in Section 202 and Section 811 Programs.”
House of Representatives Releases FY-2011 Continuing Resolution Cuts
The Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies section of the CR contains a total of $55.5 billion, a $12.3 billion, or 18%, reduction from fiscal year 2010 levels, and a reduction of $13.2 billion, or 20%, from the President’s fiscal year 2011 request.
Michigan State Budget Proposes Eliminating Tax Credit Programs
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder last week revealed his executive budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, in which he proposes eliminate virtually all state tax credit programs.
Memo to Members: Preparing for a Government Shutdown
As you are all no doubt aware, it seems very likely that the Congress will not meet its deadline to pass a continuing resolution to fund the Federal Government. Congress still has until midnight tonight (April 8, 2011) to pass appropriations legislation. In the event that the government does shutdown, HUD’s activities will be severely constrained….
Center for Budget and Policy Priorities Issues Paper on TRA Concepts
The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities has issued a new paper titled “Converting Funding of Some Public Housing Developments to Section 8 Subsidies Would Help Preserve Needed Units.”
HUD Publishes Regulatory Request Waivers
HUD has published its list of regulatory request waivers granted for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2010.