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First Set of NSPIRE Standards Posted
HUD has posted the first set of standards for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Demonstration on HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) website. HUD is looking for input and comments on the clarity of the deficiencies, the accuracy of the rationales, and the overall usability of the standards. These … Continue reading First Set of NSPIRE Standards Posted
RAD Revised Notice 4 Released
Notice on Rate Reduction Incentives Released
On September 3, HUD published Notice PIH-2019-24. The notice provides PHAs with guidance on the use and eligibility of the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI). The RRI is a financial incentive for PHAs that take special steps and efforts beyond what is required by statute and/or regulation to reduce their utility rate. The Notice replaces Notice … Continue reading Notice on Rate Reduction Incentives Released
An Advocacy Message From NAHRO President Carl S. Richie, Jr.
FY 2020 FMRs Published
Tomorrow, HUD will publish the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 on its website. A pre-publication copy of the notice was published today in the Federal Register–titled “Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program, and Other Programs Fiscal Year 2020.” These FMRs will become … Continue reading FY 2020 FMRs Published
FY 2020 FMRs Published
HUD Updates VMS Quick Reference Guide and VMS User’s Manual
Earlier today, the Financial Management Center at HUD sent an email stating that it has updated the Voucher Management System (VMS) Quick Reference Guide and the VMS User’s Manual. The updated text has been highlighted in green, so that it is easy to find within each document. According to the email, the changes “provide clarification … Continue reading HUD Updates VMS Quick Reference Guide and VMS User’s Manual