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 […]
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HUD 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 Updates Guidance on Electronic Signatures and File Storage
On November 6, 2020, HUD published Notice H 2020-10. In this notice, HUD provides clarification to the Electronic Signatures and Electronic File Storage guidance previously published on May 26, 2020, Notice H 2020-04. You can read my article about the original notice from June 1, 2020, by clicking here. Notice H 2020-4 permits IPAs (Independent Public […]
Read MoreIRS Publishes Proposed Regulations for the Average Income Minimum Set Aside Election
On Friday, October 30th, the IRS published proposed regulations related to the Average Income Minimum Set Aside Test under the LIHTC Program. The IRS is proposing changes (click here to read full proposed regulation) to Treasury Regulation 1.42-15, which speaks to the Next Available Unit Rule, and is proposing anew Treasury Regulation, 1.42-19, which speaks […]
Read MoreSSA Announces 2021 Cost of Living Increase
On 10/13/20, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), increasing the benefit amount for recipients beginning January of 2021. As the SSA has published this information, it is considered “verifiable,” and the COLA may need to be included when determining annual income. LIHTC, RD, and HOME For LIHTC, RD, […]
Read MoreHUD Published Updated COVID-19 Q&A 10-14-20
On October 14, 2020, HUD published another updated COVID-19 Q&A, which was last updated on 7/31/2020. While most of the added guidance relates to the CDC Eviction Moratorium, this latest update extends the dates for certain relief provisions and discusses “Hazard Pay” when determining annual income. The HUD Q&A document discusses several changes for MAP Lending […]
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