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Publication Date:  January 28, 2011

Cross References: PIH 2008-02, PIH 2009-01, and PIH 2010-04

Publication Date:  January 28, 2011

Cross References:  PIH Notice 2010-2(HA), PIH Notice 2010-6(HA), PIH Notice 2010-25(HA)

The January 31 edition of the NAHRO Monitor is now available online.  Highlights include the latest information on proposed spending cuts for FY 2011 and beyond, and coverage of NAHRO's response to the Rental Housing Revitalization Act of 2010.

Publication Date:  January 27, 2011

Cross References:  PIH Notice 2010-23 and 2010-40

During last evening's State of the Union Address, President Obama raised the possibility of consolidating federal agencies and/or programs to reduce duplication of effort.  As part of this discussion, the President made specific mention of housing policy:

HUD has posted to its website the latest edition of The Resident, a quarterly newsletter for residents of public housing.  This issue includes a segment entitled “Ten Things to Know about the Rental Housing Revitalization Act” as well as information about the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program.  A PDF copy of the newsletter can be accessed through HUD’s website.

HUD will hold a two-and-a-half day conference in the Washington, DC area  to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.  The conference is scheduled for May 2-4, 2011. 

As part of its ongoing preparations for the event, the  Department invited several industry groups to a meeting at HUD headquarters this past Friday.  NAHRO was in attendance.

Publication Date: January 24, 2011

Publication Date:  January 21, 2011

HUD is set to issue a proposed rule intended "to ensure that its core programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."  The proposed rule is scheduled to appear in the Federal Register on Monday, January 24. 

Review an advance copy of the proposed rule here.