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June is 2020 National Homeownership Month
On Monday, President Trump proclaimed June as 2020 National Homeownership Month. A press release issued by HUD notes that homeownership is a vital wealth-building tool for millions of American families, as well as a safe haven during the COVID-19 pandemic. The press release points to HUD work promoting homeownership, including through the Federal Housing Administration, which with … Continue reading June is 2020 National Homeownership Month
HUD Posts COVID-19 Toolkit
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) has posted a COVID-19 Toolkit on the PIH Coronavirus webpage. The toolkit consists of the following documents: COVID-19 Quick Guide – a nine page document that provides PHAs “with considerations as they develop strategies to address the impact of the pandemic … Continue reading HUD Posts COVID-19 Toolkit
Second Allocation of ESG CARES Funding Released
Yesterday, HUD released its second allocation of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding included in the CARES Act. The amount allocated totaled $2.96 billion. HUD will immediately begin distributing award letters notifying ESG Program recipients of their second allocation of CARES funding. The funds are available to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to … Continue reading Second Allocation of ESG CARES Funding Released
June is National Healthy Homes Month; HUD Releases Digital Resource Toolkit
June is National Healthy Homes Month, an awareness campaign designed to educate families about creating a healthy home and identify common health hazards such as lead, radon, pests and allergens. Keeping homes hazard-free has taken on a special importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many families are sheltering-in-place. The Office of Lead Hazard Control and … Continue reading June is National Healthy Homes Month; HUD Releases Digital Resource Toolkit
HUD Extends Section 3 Reporting Deadline until July 31, 2020
Earlier today, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity sent an email to PHAs extending the deadline for submission of all Section 3 annual reports until July 31, 2020 because of the COVID-19 event. This does not impact reporting for agencies with deadlines due after the extension date. In the email, the Department also … Continue reading HUD Extends Section 3 Reporting Deadline until July 31, 2020
NAHRO Releases Survey of Members’ Operations During COVID-19
Rent collection is down, interim recertifications continue to rise (Washington, D.C. – June 8) In May, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials surveyed its housing agency members to […]
A Message from the NAHRO CEO
NAHRO Honors Congresswoman Maxine Waters with Legislator of the Year Award
On Tuesday, June 2, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) honored Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Cali.) with the Legislator of the Year award. On a webinar, Congresswoman Waters told NAHRO members she […]
Managing During COVID-19: Congressional Response
Join us for a very special conversation with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Cali.), Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee. Congresswoman Waters has been a dedicated advocate for affordable housing throughout her […]
Mainstream HCV Two-Year Tool Now Available
I received word from a HUD official that the Mainstream Two-Year Tool is now available. For PHAs with Mainstream voucher programs, the Mainstream Two-Year Tool is within the regular Two-Year Tool and can be accessed by clicking the “Access Additional Tools” button. Additionally, the tool provides information on cash management to be used to assess … Continue reading Mainstream HCV Two-Year Tool Now Available