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- Jan 13
HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding Implementation Notice
Applications Due January 16, 2026 by 5:00p ET January 13, 2026 — On December 17, HUD published PIH Notice 2025-30, “Implementation of Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding from Federal […]
- Jan 06
HUD Expected to Reopen FY24-25 CoC NOFO on Thursday, January 8
January 6, 2026 — According to a recent court document filed today, HUD is expected to reopen and post the FY24-25 CoC NOFO on Thursday, January 8. This comes after […]
- Jan 05
FSS FY25 Renewal Awards Announced
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst January 5, 2026 — On December 29, HUD announced the first round of FY25 renewal awards for existing Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programs. As previously mentioned by […]
- Jan 05
HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 Compliance Deadline Extended for CPD Programs
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst January 5, 2026 — On December 30, 2025, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register once again extending the deadline for compliance of Sections 102 and […]
- Dec 23
HUD Recommends PHAs Cease Issuing New Vouchers
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager December 23, 2025 — On December 22, HUD sent a letter (as an email) to PHA executive directors emphasizing the need to prudently manage […]
- Dec 18
House Committee Advances Bipartisan Comprehensive Housing Package
December 18, 2025 — On December 17, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on a 50-1 vote. The bipartisan housing package, introduced by committee leaders Chair French Hill (R-AR) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) […]
- Dec 18
HUD Sends Letter on Verifying Citizenship and Immigration Status to PHA Executive Directors
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager and Kris Evans, Content Specialist, HUD Programs and Policies December 18, 2025 — On December 16, HUD sent a letter to PHA executive directors […]
- Dec 01
December HCV Shortfall Payments to be Delayed
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager December 1, 2025 – Earlier today, in a call to industry groups, HUD stated that shortfall payments for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program […]
- Nov 20
Registration Open! NAHRO Emerging L.E.A.D.ership Program, Cohort 4
November 20, 2025 — Are you a new (or newer) leader or aspiring leader? Learn, explore, assess and develop your skills with NAHRO’s newest premier training! Now in its fourth […]
- Nov 14
CoC and YHDP FY25 NOFO Released with Major Changes
November 14, 2025 — On November 13, HUD released its fiscal year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP). […]
- Nov 13
Congress Passes Clean CR, Ending Longest Shutdown in History
November 13, 2025 — This week, Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history by passing a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the government. HUD programs will continue to […]
- Nov 06
Day 37: Government Shutdown Update
November 6, 2025 — We’ve now entered the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. While bipartisan talks are underway, Congress has yet to pass a funding bill. Tuesday’s election results, […]
- Nov 04
NEW NAHRO Advocacy Tools: Call Congress with NAHRO’s Call-in Scripts to End the Shutdown!
November 4, 2025 — America is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history. In addition to sending a letter to Congress, you can now CALL Congress and tell your elected leaders […]
- Oct 31
HUD Informs NAHRO that December Operating Fund Will Be Made Available to Agencies
October 31, 2025 — NAHRO has just learned that HUD will be able to fund Operating Fund payments for the month of December, a new development confirmed today. HUD will […]
- Oct 30
Day 30: Government Shutdown Update
October 30, 2025 — We are one month into the government shutdown and there has been little movement on Capitol Hill since September 30. Congress is still at an impasse, […]
- Oct 23
Day 23: Government Shutdown
October 23, 2025 — The Senate failed to pass the Republican led “clean” Continuing Resolution (CR) for the 12th time. Congress has now surpassed the 21-day government shutdown of 1995–1996, […]
- Oct 16
Day 16: Government Shutdown Update
October 16, 2025 — As we enter day 16 of the government shutdown, there appears to be little movement in Congress toward a resolution. What’s Happening Congress has yet to […]
- Oct 15
NAHRO Names Phil Bernal 2025 Commissioner of the Year
On September 29, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) named Phil Bernal, commissioner on the board of Housing Connect, the 2025 Commissioner of the Year. “Phil Bernal […]
- Oct 15
NAHRO Presents Emerging Leader Award to Melissa Green
On September 29, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials presented Melissa Green, Deputy Director of the Bristol Housing Authority (BHA), with the 2025 Emerging Leader award at the NAHRO […]
- Oct 15
NAHRO Names Three Outstanding Professionals of the Year
On September 29, NAHRO announced three recipients of the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award at the National Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona. Here are this year’s awardees: “Dedicated […]