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HUD Set to Publish Proposed Rule on LGBT Access to Housing

Submitted by Jeff Falcusan on January 21, 2011 09:32am EST
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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.

HUD Announces FY 2010 Continuum of Care Grants

Submitted by Jeff Falcusan on January 20, 2011 10:26am EST
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HUD has issued a press release announcing $1.411 billion in FY 2010 competitive awards for Continuum of Care renewals.  According to the release, HUD will announce awards for new projects "later in the year."  A state-by-state breakdown of the awards made under the renewal competitive programs (Shelter Pluse Care, Single Room Occupancy, and Supportive Housing) is available through

NAHRO Comments on FY 2010 Choice Neighborhoods NOFA

Submitted by Jeff Falcusan on January 19, 2011 11:13am EST
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On January 14 NAHRO submitted a comment letter in response to HUD's request that stakeholders offer feedback on the Planning Grants section of the FY 2010 Choice Neighborhoods Round 1 NOFA.  According to an email message, the Department is looking "to improve the Choice Neighborhoods initiative to better meet the needs of housing owners, public housing authorities, and local communities." 

HUD requested comments in the following areas:

NAHRO Spearheads Joint Letter on PHA Developer Status under NSP

Submitted by Jeff Falcusan on January 18, 2011 09:57am EST
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A number of NAHRO members have reached out to us in recent weeks to raise concerns regarding HUD's determination that PHAs and Redevelopment Authorities may not act as developers under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.  In response to these concerns, we authored a letter to HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan requesting that he exercise the waiver authority provided for under both the Recovery Act and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 in order to

Welcome!

Submitted by Jeff Falcusan on January 12, 2011 04:31pm EST
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Welcome to NAHRO's new Policy Team Blog!  We hope you'll visit this page often to receive short, to-the-point updates on federal housing and community development programs. 

NAHRO members: Please feel free to ask questions and offer feedback by leaving comments.  For NAHRO's in-depth analysis of regulatory and legislative developments, members may also access NAHRO Direct News and the online version of the NAHRO Monitor.

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