HUD

The NOFA announced approximately $132 million available for awards.

The guidance is for public housing agencies (PHAs) and private owners of properties using HCVs and PBVs.

PHAs which have previously submitted a Letter of Interest (LOI) are now eligible and have 60 days to submit a RAD application for the units specified in their LOIs.

In a letter dated August 11, HUD notified PHAs in 23 metropolitan areas that the small area FMR designation would be suspended until October 1, 2019.

HUD has released technical updates as well as links to updated documents and instructions. The improved Assessor Tool Excel Sheet (CNA 1.2 V4) is now available and is required if you are assessing a property in the New England Region where the zip code starts with zero.

Anna Maria Farias and Neal Rackleff will serve as Assistant Secretaries at HUD. The two Texas lawyers were both confirmed on August 3.

HUD’s 2017 edition of its Worst Case Housing Needs shows that severe housing problems are on the rise.

HUD posted on YouTube a series of four video training sessions on Chapter 9  of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide, “Rent Comparability Studies.”  These videos provide in-depth training on preparing and reviewing rent comparability studies (RCS).

The 3.5% increase over last year is in contrast to the House’s current appropriations bill, which calls for a 1.3% decrease to HUD’s appropriation.

Dominque Blom named new General Deputy Assistant Secretary For Public and Indian Housing.

T-HUD Bill Goes Through Committee Mark-Up, Forwarded to Full Committee Without Amendment.

On June 30, 2017, HUD published its new Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide. Read on for a summary of changes.