1-800-783-3100 PAY MY INVOICE LOGIN HCV and Public Housing Multifamily and Tax Credit Community Development Training and Products About Us NMA Blog All Topics | Industry News | Knowledge Base | Company | Product Updates Community Development and Housing News: November 8, 2021 Posted by NMA on Nov 8, 2021 8:45:00 AM Share New public housing and HCV resources are available on the HUD Exchange, the Department of the Treasury releases resources and information for Emergency Rental Assistance reallocation, and more. Recent News New Public Housing Resources and Training Available New resources and training are available on the HUD Exchange to support PHAs and their partners in developing and administering their public housing and voucher programs. Recent additions include the Public Housing Resident Organizing and Participation Toolkit in English and Spanish, NSPIRE Online Training, and a guidebook and webinar on strategies for assisting people experiencing homelessness. Read article Treasury Releases ERA1 Reallocation Resources NLIHC summarizes a letter published by U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, announcing timelines and priorities for the Emergency Rental Assistance reallocation process. The letter also includes links to relevant forms and instructions for submitting them. Read article HUD PIH Posts Updated Emergency Housing Voucher FAQs In the sixth update to the EHV FAQs, HUD PIH adds 14 new questions and answers. NLIHC highlights five additions regarding voucher administration, the EHV services fee, and portability. Read article Read More Topics: HCV utilization, CDBG-DR, Industry News, Housing Choice Voucher, Emergency Rental Assistance, COVID-19 Community Development and Housing News: October 25, 2021 Posted by NMA on Oct 25, 2021 8:30:00 AM Share HUD publishes 2021 limits for HOME, Notice PIH 2021-29 offers language for informing tenants of emergency rental assistance, a study reports positive tenant experiences with RAD, and more. Recent News HUD Publishes New 2021 Limits for HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidies HUD has adjusted the basic statutory mortgage limits for Multifamily Housing Programs for 2021. These limits are effective for the HOME Program from September 9 until HUD publishes the basic statutory limits for 2022 in the Federal Register. Read article Notice PIH 2021-29 Provides Supplemental Guidance to the Interim Final Rule “Extension of Time and Required Disclosures for Notification of Nonpayment of Rent” Following up on the recent requirement that HUD-subsidized properties provide 30 days’ notice with information about emergency rental assistance before evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent, HUD has provided further information for multifamily and public housing programs, as well as sample language for informing tenants of their rental assistance options. Read article Study Examines Impact of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration on Tenants An article in Cityscape examines short-term tenant outcomes in HUD’s RAD program, finding that overall, tenants reported either a positive or neutral experience and were generally satisfied with PHA communication and management. The National Low Income Housing Coalition summarizes the study’s findings. Read article Read More Topics: Final Rule, HOME, PBRA, PIH notices, RAD, Industry News, Multifamily, Emergency Rental Assistance, COVID-19 HUD's Interim Final Rule Explained Posted by NMA on Oct 18, 2021 10:50:35 AM Share Oct 18, 2021 Read More Topics: Final Rule, Financial Management, PBRA, PHAS, Industry News, Multifamily, Emergency Rental Assistance Community Development and Housing News: October 11, 2021 Posted by NMA on Oct 11, 2021 11:37:46 AM Share HUD requires the delivery of information about federal emergency rental assistance before evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent in HUD-subsidized properties, releases new resources and training for PHAs on a variety of topics, and more. Recent News HUD Issues Rule Protecting Tenants Facing Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent in HUD-Assisted Properties An interim final rule published in the Federal Register on October 4 prohibits the eviction of tenants for nonpayment of rent from HUD-subsidized properties and certain PBRA properties without providing a 30-day notice that includes information about available federal emergency rental assistance. Read article New Public Housing Resources and Training Available New resources and training are available on the HUD Exchange to support PHAs and their partners in developing and administering their public housing and voucher programs. These include the “Minimum Rent and Hardship Exemption Policy” video; video interviews with residents and staff about Mainstream vouchers; the “Introduction to Child Welfare” webinar recording; a five-part webinar on improving performance on your PHAS; the “PHA Asset Repositioning Post-Closing How-To” video; and a webinar series on financial management and best practices for HCV. Read article HUD Extends NSPIRE Physical Inspection Pilot to 2023 In a Federal Register notice on September 28, HUD announced the extension of NSPIRE to April 30, 2023. The purpose of the NSPIRE pilot is to change the 20-year-old REAC physical inspection system to better reflect the condition of privately owned, HUD-subsidized housing. Read article Read More Topics: CDBG, Final Rule, Financial Management, PBRA, PHAS, Industry News, Multifamily, NSPIRE, Emergency Rental Assistance Community Development and Housing News: September 27, 2021 Posted by NMA on Sep 27, 2021 12:00:00 PM Share HUD updates flat rent submission requirements, establishes new HOME-ARP requirements, and more. Recent News HUD Publishes Notice on Flat Rent Submission Requirements Notice PIH 2021-27, “Updates to Flat Rent Submission Requirements,” supersedes and replaces the guidance provided in Notice PIH 2017-23, clarifies HUD’s interpretation of the statutory amendment related to flat rents, and updates flat rent exception and extension request requirements, including review criteria for Form HUD-5880. The notice also serves as supplemental guidance to the streamlining final rule published in March 2016. Read article HOME-ARP Implementation Notice and Fact Sheets Now Available In Notice CPD-21-10: Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program, HUD establishes requirements for funds appropriated to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. HUD has also issued a series of HOME-ARP Implementation Notice Fact Sheets to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read article HUD Announces Availability of More than $180 Million in COVID-19 Supplemental Funding for Multifamily Property Owners Participating in Assisted Housing Programs HUD has opened a new application period for owners of multifamily housing for low-income elderly, persons with disabilities, and Section 8 contracts to apply for funds to cover costs to prevent and respond to COVID-19. More than $180 million is available to support expenses for protecting residents and staff from the coronavirus. HUD has also provided certain flexibilities to facilitate more robust use of funds. Read article Read More Topics: Capital Fund, Flat Rent, HOME, Rent Calculation, Industry News All posts Next Know when we've posted Register for blog notification emails First name Last name Company name State/Region Email* Search our site SEARCH Popular Posts 6 key differences between PBV and HCV HUD's Interim Final Rule Explained Ensuring up-to-date policies Trending Posts 6 key differences between PBV and HCV Ensuring up-to-date policies HUD's Interim Final Rule Explained Get certified for housing quality standards (HQS) online! 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