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HUD To Begin Carbon Monoxide Detector Data Collection
Starting April 1, HUD will instruct REAC UPCS inspectors who conduct physical inspections of HUD assisted and insured properties to conduct a data collection on the prevalence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors at HUD properties subject to UPCS inspections. The collection of this data will not affect a property’s inspection score. Inspectors are required to identify … Continue reading HUD To Begin Carbon Monoxide Detector Data Collection
HUD Publishes Notice on Voluntary Conversions
In late March, HUD published a notice titled “Streamlined Voluntary Conversions of Last Remaining Projects of Small Public Housing Agencies” (PIH 2019-05 (HA)). This notice allows PHAs with 250 or fewer Public Housing units to convert them to Section 8 vouchers within the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program under a streamlined conversion process. This notice … Continue reading HUD Publishes Notice on Voluntary Conversions
HUD to Host MTW Cohort #1 Webinar Tomorrow (March 28th) at 3pm ET
As previously mentioned on this blog, HUD will host a webinar on the Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion, Cohort #1 tomorrow at 3 pm ET. Listed below is additional information on the webinar that I received from a HUD official. MTW Cohort 1 The Department has extended the application timeline for agencies to apply to the … Continue reading HUD to Host MTW Cohort #1 Webinar Tomorrow (March 28th) at 3pm ET
HUD Updates Mainstream Voucher Program FAQ
An email from the folks at the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) informed me that HUD has updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Mainstream Voucher Program. It was updated on March 22, 2019. This document is essential reading for all those who have Mainstream Vouchers. The Mainstream Voucher FAQ can be found here.
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Emergency Safety and Security Capital Fund Grant Applications Due June 5
HUD will fund $10 million in Emergency Safety and Security capital grants in FY 2019. Interested PHAs should apply to HUD by 5 PM ET, June 5, 2019. HUD Notice PIH-2016-03 provides guidance to PHAs seeking Emergency Capital Needs for safety and security reasons. Grants are made available to address safety and security emergencies that pose an … Continue reading Emergency Safety and Security Capital Fund Grant Applications Due June 5
HUD Announces Webinars for MTW Cohorts 1 & 2
HUD has announced they will be hosting two webinars next week related to the MTW expansion. The first webinar will be on March 26th from 3-4 PM ET and targeted toward agencies eligible for Cohort 2 of the MTW Expansion. Cohort 2, which will evaluate rent reform policy interventions, is open for agencies with 1,001 … Continue reading HUD Announces Webinars for MTW Cohorts 1 & 2