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HUD Publishes HCV FY 2019 Funding Provisions Notice
Last week, HUD published a notice titled “Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program“; PIH 2019-08. This notice implements the funding provisions of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget. The budget includes the following HCV-related amounts: Housing Assistance Payment … Continue reading HUD Publishes HCV FY 2019 Funding Provisions Notice
NAHRO CEO Responds to Proposed Housing Rule on Undocumented Immigrants
In response to the New York Times story about a proposed rule intended to prevent undocumented immigrants, including those who currently live in federally assisted housing, from receiving federal housing […]
HUD Issues Notice Strongly Encouraging CO Detectors in HUD-assisted Housing
Earlier today, HUD issued a notice titled “Carbon Monoxide Detectors in HUD-Assisted Housing“ PIH 2019-06. The notice does three things. First, it reminds owners, managers, and agents of HUD-assisted housing that where required by local law, HUD-assisted housing (i.e., public housing, the housing choice voucher program, section 8 project-based rental assistance, section 202, and section … Continue reading HUD Issues Notice Strongly Encouraging CO Detectors in HUD-assisted Housing
HUD to Publish FY 19 Inflation Factors for HCV Program
Tomorrow, HUD will publish its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Renewal Funding Inflation Factors (RFIFs) for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. These factors are applied to PHAs’ FY 2018 HCV Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) spending to determine HCV HAP eligibility for FY 2019 (i.e., the inflation factor is applied to how much a PHA spent … Continue reading HUD to Publish FY 19 Inflation Factors for HCV Program
HUD Releases 2019 Capital Fund Processing Information
On April 16, HUD released the Department’s 2019 Capital Fund processing information. The obligation start date is April 16, 2019 with an obligation end date of April 15, 2021. All funds must be expended by April 15, 2023. A list of capital fund awards by PHA can be found here along with additional information on processing.
HUD to Host MTW Expansion Call on Wednesday (4/17/19) for Eligible Cohort #1 Agencies
In its effort to publicize the Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion, HUD will host a call dedicated to potential cohort #1 applicants this Wednesday (4/17/19). This is in addition to NAHRO’s complementary MTW application webinars. Relevant details on the call, provided by a HUD official, can be found below: On Wednesday, April 17th from 3-4PM … Continue reading HUD to Host MTW Expansion Call on Wednesday (4/17/19) for Eligible Cohort #1 Agencies
HUD Releases FSS New Applicant NOFA
HUD has announced they will be making available $1 million in funding to support the expansion of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to new sites. HUD anticipates making 10-12 awards. This funding is not the FY19 Renewal FSS NOFA, which is forthcoming. This NOFA is only for PHAs that have not been funded within the … Continue reading HUD Releases FSS New Applicant NOFA
NAHRO to Host Complimentary MTW Webinars
Two Complimentary Moving To Work Application Webinars
NAHRO is excited to host two webinars on the Moving To Work (MTW) expansion – April 23, and May 6. Both sessions are complimentary to attendees and additional information along with registration links are below. Webinar 1 Moving To Work Application Process for Small PHAs Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:30pm to 2:30pm eastern time HUD … Continue reading Two Complimentary Moving To Work Application Webinars
HUD Posts FY19 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFA
HUD has released a NOFA for $5 million for FY19 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants, including Planning and Action Grants. Planning Grants are two-year grants that assist communities with “severely distressed public or HUD-assisted housing in developing a successful neighborhood transformation plan and building the support necessary for that plan to be successfully implemented.” Planning and … Continue reading HUD Posts FY19 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFA