Important Notice: EIV Penalty Guidance

Important Notice: EIV Penalty GuidanceOn 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…

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Partnering for Success: How CMS Teams Support Owners & Agents of Affordable Multifamily Properties

Partnering for Success: How CMS Teams Support Owners & Agents of Affordable Multifamily PropertiesUnderstanding how CMS teams collaborate on processes can help property owners and agents navigate complex HUD Multifamily requirements more efficiently. This…

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Updated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Forms Available

Updated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Forms AvailableThe 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…

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Washington State Department of Commerce is Now Accepting Applications for HUD 811 PRA Units

Washington State Department of Commerce is Now Accepting Applications for HUD 811 PRA UnitsThe Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the HUD Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program, providing long-term rental assistance for non-elderly individuals with…

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Scott Turner Sworn In as New Secretary of HUD

Scott Turner Sworn In as New Secretary of HUDCMS 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…

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Project Based Rental Assistance Payments to Continue Following OMB January 27, 2025 Memorandum

Project Based Rental Assistance Payments to Continue Following OMB January 27, 2025 MemorandumOn January 27, 2025 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum temporarily pausing federal agency grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs. The memorandum required agencies…

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

HUD Publishes 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of RentOn 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,…

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

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

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

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

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December 2024: HUD HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available

December 2024: HUD HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now AvailableInformation 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…

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

HUD Publishes Notice H 2024-09: HOTMA Compliance Date ExtensionInformation 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…

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August 2024: HUD Multifamily Updates 28 Forms

August 2024: HUD Multifamily Updates 28 FormsIn 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…

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