January 30, 2026
Fraud Goes High Tech: How Much Application Fraud Goes Undetected in Multifamily Housing
ResourcesRental application fraud is no longer an occasional issue; it has become a systemic risk across the multifamily housing industry. Despite increased awareness and tighter screening processes, fraud continues to grow in both volume and sophistication, driven by remote leasing, digitized…
January 13, 2026
Why Renters Insurance Matters: Lessons from Washington’s Recent Floods
ResourcesBy 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…
December 18, 2025
Important HUD/TRACS Guidance: 2026 Adjustments, Passbook Rate, and HOTMA Implementation
ResourcesHUD 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…
May 22, 2025
Helpful Reminders When Submitting Special Claims
Uncategorized,Resources,How-To
ResourcesOn May 7, 2025, leaders from the CMS voucher processing team, Lori Colvin and Tammy House presented to over 70 property owners and management agents in Utah on how to submit special claims to receive reimbursement for vacancy, damages and unpaid rent in qualifying circumstances. The…
December 10, 2024
December 2024: HUD HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available
Resources,News,HUD Announcements,HOTMA
ResourcesInformation 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…
September 16, 2024
August 2024: HUD Multifamily Updates 28 Forms
ResourcesIn 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.……
August 21, 2024
Beware of Section 8 Scams
Resources,News,HUD Announcements
ResourcesRecently, 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…