A notice was published in the federal register on January 13, 2021, Docket No. FR-6086-P-01 24, related to NSPIRE implementation. This notice is applicable to several HUD funding programs, including HUD Multifamily Section 8, Public Housing, Voucher programs (HCV and PBV), HOME, Mod Rehab, Housing Trust Fund, and Office of Community Planning and Development Programs. CFR […]
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New Proposed Rule Changes on NSPIRE for HUD Programs
A notice was published in the federal register on January 13, 2021, Docket No. FR-6086-P-01 24, related to NSPIRE implementation. This notice is applicable to several HUD funding programs, including HUD Multifamily Section 8, Public Housing, Voucher programs (HCV and PBV), HOME, Mod Rehab, Housing Trust Fund, and Office of Community Planning and Development Programs. CFR […]
Read MoreNew Eviction Moratorium and Rental Assistance in COVID Relief Package
The COVID relief bill includes several new initiatives that address the ever-expanding housing crisis. Most notably, the new COVID-19 relief legislation extends the eviction moratorium through the end of January 2021 and establishes a $25 billion dollar rental assistance program, which is funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The funds are to be dispersed to […]
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Alarms to Be Required in HUD and USDA Properties
Included as part of the COVID-19 relief package was a bill – H.R. 1690, which was originally passed on 9/20/2019 and is titled as the Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019. A summary of the requirement for federally funded housing is: Carbon Monoxide Alarms Each dwelling unit assisted under this subtitle […]
Read MoreHUD Provides Additional COVID-19 Waivers for Public Housing Agencies
On November 30, 2020, HUD released Notice PIH 2020-33 (HA), Rev-2, which provides several COVID-19 waivers for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. This notice extends and modifies waivers and administrative flexibilities established in the CARES act with Notice PIH 2020-05 on April 10, 2020. This notice restates the waivers provided in April, carrying […]
Read MoreNew Guidance on Remote Informal Hearings for PHAs
On November 20, 2020, HUD released Notice PIH 2020-32, “Guidance for PHAs on the Allowability of Remote Hearings and Remote Briefings.” In this document, HUD discusses how to handle grievance procedure hearings and remote briefings for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for social distancing, particularly within indoor settings, has […]
Read MoreHUD REAC Releases FAQs about Inspections During COVID-19
On November 13, 2020, HUD REAC Released a document “HUD Real Estate Assessment Center’s COVID-19 FAQs” This document covers in specific detail some of the questions that are most commonly asked – particularly around the possibility of owners being selected for REAC inspections during the pandemic. Some of the information restates prior memorandum(s) on HUD […]
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