April 29, 2026
New USDA HOTMA Aligned Rule
NewsThe Rural Housing Service (RHS), under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has issued a final rule updating income and asset calculation requirements for Multifamily Housing (MFH) programs to align with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The rule became…
February 13, 2026
HUD Proposes Removal of Disparate Impact Regulations: What Affordable Housing Providers Need to Know
NewsHUD has issued a proposed rule that would eliminate its regulatory framework for evaluating disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act. While the proposal removes HUD’s formal test, it does not eliminate disparate impact liability itself. Courts would interpret such claims based on statutory…
February 6, 2026
FY 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) and Utility Allowance Factors (UAFs): What Owners Need to Know
NewsHUD has published the FY 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs), which are used to adjust contract rents for eligible Project-Based Section 8 and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) contracts. These adjustments reflect changes in operating costs and apply to upcoming contract anniversaries.…
February 6, 2026
FY 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs): What Owners Need to Know
NewsHUD has published the FY 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs), which are used to adjust contract rents for eligible Project-Based Section 8 and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) contracts. These adjustments reflect changes in operating costs and apply to upcoming contract anniversaries.…
January 29, 2026
SNAP Benefit Changes Coming in 2026: What Housing Providers Need to Know
NewsSignificant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will take effect in 2026, introducing stricter eligibility checks, expanded work requirements, updated benefit amounts, and new purchasing restrictions. These updates aim to strengthen program integrity while narrowing…
January 15, 2026
HUD Reminder: Citizenship, Immigration Status, and Compliance Requirements
NewsOn January 12, 2026, the Office of Multifamily Housing sent a letter to owners and agents reminding them of their responsibilities under federal law to ensure that housing assistance is provided only to U.S. citizens and noncitizens with eligible immigration status. It outlines requirements for…
January 13, 2026
Why Renters Insurance Matters: Lessons from Washington’s Recent Floods
NewsBy educating residents in advance, owners and agents can help reduce displacement-related hardship and improve disaster preparedness across assisted housing communities. The recent flooding across Western Washington has revealed how vulnerable renters can be when disaster strikes, and how…
January 8, 2026
EIV Documentation for MOR Reviews
NewsWe’d like to share a friendly reminder regarding Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) documentation for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) conducted by your Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA). To help protect tenant privacy and maintain compliance with HUD data security…
December 18, 2025
Important HUD/TRACS Guidance: 2026 Adjustments, Passbook Rate, and HOTMA Implementation
NewsHUD and TRACS have released new guidance affecting certifications, deductions, passbook rates, and implementation timelines. CMS is providing clarification to help Owner/Agents avoid errors and ensure compliance. Elderly/Dependent Deduction Guidance Owner/Agents began submitting 2026 HUD…
December 10, 2025
Important HUD Update: Public Safety Guidance & Rescission of PIH 2015-19 / H 2015-10
NewsHUD has issued updated direction reinforcing the responsibility of Owners and Management Agents (O/As) to maintain safe, secure, and decent housing. As part of this initiative, HUD has formally rescinded Joint Notice PIH 2015-19 / H 2015-10, which previously limited the use of arrest records in…
December 8, 2025
Avoiding MOR Findings: Correcting Citizenship Documentation Errors for Children
NewsDuring a Management and Occupancy Review (MOR), one common finding involves incomplete or incorrect citizenship documentation. Frequently, parents unintentionally fill out the citizenship form on behalf of their children incorrectly, often missing required signatures or selecting the wrong…