April 18, 2025
Important Notice: EIV Penalty Guidance
NewsOn April 16, 2025, our office received guidance from HUD HQ regarding assessing a penalty for not using EIV in its entirety. HUD states that a 5% penalty deduction from vouchers must be assessed if missing at least one EIV report. This guidance applies to both the tenant and master file…
April 4, 2025
FY2025 Annual Adjustment Factor Changes for Reserve for Replacement (R4R)
NewsCMS has received confirmation from both the Denver and Kansas City HUD multifamily offices that we, as a Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA), must now use the most precise Annual Adjustment Factor (AAF) available through the HUD website’s lookup tool to adjust the Reserve Fund for…
March 7, 2025
Updated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Forms Available
NewsThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released updated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) forms, now available on HUDCLIPS, with an OMB expiration date of January 31, 2028. These forms are essential in ensuring housing protections for individuals who have experienced…
February 6, 2025
Scott Turner Sworn In as New Secretary of HUD
NewsCMS is pleased to announce that Scott Turner, has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner took the oath of office Wednesday, February 5, 2025 following his Senate confirmation and now leads a department with a critical role in shaping housing…
December 16, 2024
HUD Publishes 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent
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NewsOn December 13, 2024, HUD published the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent in the Federal Register. This rule is required no later than January 13, 2025, except PHA compliance with 24 CFR 966.4(q) is required no later than June 15, 2026. PBRA…
December 11, 2024
Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Have Been Released For 2025
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NewsOn December 11, 2024, the FY2025 OCAF rates were published in the Federal Register. The new rates are effective February 11, 2025. Operating Cost Adjustment Factors are used for adjusting or establishing Section 8 rents for projects assisted with Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments under the…
December 10, 2024
2025 OCAF Notice on Public Inspection – Due to be Published 12/11/2024
NewsThe Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2025 is scheduled to be published on Wednesday December 11, 2024. The OCAF notice is now on public inspection and can be found here: 2024-29016.pdf. December 10, 2024In HUD Announcements, News1 Minute
December 10, 2024
December 2024: HUD HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available
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NewsInformation below shared from an MFH email sent on December 6, 2024: On Friday, December 6, 2024, HUD Office of Multifamily Programs sent an email to stakeholders to announce the posting of the new Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) Implementation Frequently Asked Questions…
October 10, 2024
HUD Publishes Notice H 2024-09: HOTMA Compliance Date Extension
NewsInformation below shared from an MFH email sent on September 24, 2024: On September 20, 2024, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MFH) published Housing Notice H 2024-09, which extends the date that Owners must be fully compliant with Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity…
September 16, 2024
August 2024: HUD Multifamily Updates 28 Forms
NewsIn August 2024, HUD released 28 updated forms required for Multifamily Section 8 Programs. The most current forms can be accessed through HUDClips on the www.hud.gov website. To see the complete list of updated forms, including their names, please refer to HUD’s announcement email HERE. List…
August 21, 2024
Beware of Section 8 Scams
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NewsRecently, fliers have been circulating on social media advertising assistance with applying for Section 8 funding. The flyer and website ‘www.govassistance[dot]org’ are NOT legitimate. The scam aims to take advantage of Section 8 applicants to obtain their personal information to facilitate…
June 27, 2024
HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program’s Benchmarking Initiative
NewsHUD introduced a free benchmarking process aimed at multifamily Owners and Management Agents, with $42 million allocated to support their participation. The initiative will support efforts to lower energy costs as well as HUD’s goals of promoting climate resiliency, preservation, and…