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$6.5 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants Awarded
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst On September 10, HUD announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants to 13 communities nationwide, including the first ever Tribal Nation to receive a […]
HUD Publishes Notice Detailing Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Mainstream Vouchers
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager On August 20, HUD published a notice titled “Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Mainstream Vouchers” (Notice PIH 2024-30). Mainstream vouchers are for people with […]
Build America, Buy America Act Updates
Phased Implementation Waiver Ended As of August 23, 2024, HUD’s phased implementation waiver for the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) has ended. BABA applied to purchases of iron and […]
HUD Wants Your Feedback!
HUD is requesting comments on two items: the Choice Neighborhoods Program and the Historic Preservation Housing Initiative. Choice Neighborhoods Request for Information Historic Preservation Housing Initiative
New Federal Cyber Defense Resources
On Monday, August 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the federal government’s cyber defense agency, sent out an important email about their Secure Our World Program. The year-round […]
HUD Publishes FY 2025 FMRs
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager On August 14, HUD published in the Federal Register a notice titled “Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single […]
HUD to Implement Changes to the HUD-VASH Program in the Near Future
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager On August 8, HUD published a press release titled “Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Housing for Veterans.” The press release announces certain changes to […]
HUD Publishes Notice on the Use of Technology for Housing-Related Advertisement
By: Garit Frye, Summer Policy Intern On April 29th, HUD published a notice titled “Guidance on Application of the Fair Housing Act to the Advertising of Housing, Credit, and Other […]
Senate Rejects Tax Package with LIHTC Expansion
By: Jenna Hampton, Legislative Affairs Manager Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) On August 1, the Senate voted 48 – 44 on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers […]
Congress Holds Hearing on Housing Solutions and Regulations
By: Jenna Hampton, Legislative Affairs Manager Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Subcommittee Staff Director Ed Skala On Wednesday, July 24, the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a […]