Scott Turner Sworn In as New Secretary of HUD

HUD AnnouncementsCMS 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…

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HUD Publishes 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent

HUD AnnouncementsOn 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,…

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Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Have Been Released For 2025

HUD AnnouncementsOn 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…

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2025 OCAF Notice on Public Inspection – Due to be Published 12/11/2024

HUD AnnouncementsThe 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

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December 2024: HUD HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available

HUD AnnouncementsInformation 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…

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HUD Publishes Notice H 2024-09: HOTMA Compliance Date Extension

HUD AnnouncementsInformation 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…

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August 2024: HUD Multifamily Updates 28 Forms

HUD AnnouncementsIn 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…

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Beware of Section 8 Scams

HUD AnnouncementsRecently, 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…

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HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program’s Benchmarking Initiative

HUD AnnouncementsHUD 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,…

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HUD Multifamily HOTMA Training Videos Now Available

HUD AnnouncementsThree HOTMA training videos have been posted to HUD’s Multifamily HOTMA training page: Implementation Overview Net Family Assets Determining Income The following videos are planned to be released on HUD’s Multifamily HOTMA training page in May and June 2024, so check…

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Implementation Guidance: Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) – HUD Notice 2023-10

HUD AnnouncementsHUD Released Notice 2023-10 on September 29, 2023 to provide more guidance around implementing Housing Opportunity Modernization Act (HOTMA) requirements. The purpose of this notice is to provide guidance to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Multifamily Housing (MFH) Owners on the…

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30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent Proposed Rule Publishes

HUD AnnouncementsFrom HUD Multifamily: On December 1, HUD published a 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register for public comment. Under this proposed rule, when tenants who reside in public housing or…

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