February 6, 2026
FY 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) and Utility Allowance Factors (UAFs): What Owners Need to Know
Affordable HousingHUD 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…
January 30, 2026
Fraud Goes High Tech: How Much Application Fraud Goes Undetected in Multifamily Housing
Affordable HousingRental 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,…
January 15, 2026
HUD Reminder: Citizenship, Immigration Status, and Compliance Requirements
Affordable HousingOn 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…
January 13, 2026
Why Renters Insurance Matters: Lessons from Washington’s Recent Floods
Affordable HousingBy 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,…
January 8, 2026
EIV Documentation for MOR Reviews
Affordable HousingWe’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…
December 18, 2025
HUD Housing Notice 2025-07 – HOTMA Compliance Date Extended
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December 18, 2025
Important HUD/TRACS Guidance: 2026 Adjustments, Passbook Rate, and HOTMA Implementation
Affordable HousingHUD 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…
December 10, 2025
Important HUD Update: Public Safety Guidance & Rescission of PIH 2015-19 / H 2015-10
Affordable HousingHUD 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…
December 8, 2025
Avoiding MOR Findings: Correcting Citizenship Documentation Errors for Children
Affordable HousingDuring 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…
September 26, 2025
Public Comment Period Open for Revisions to HOTMA Forms
Affordable HousingMake Your Voice Heard! Comments Due by October 17, 2024 HUD has announced the deadline to submit comments on the revised versions of many important forms, which have been updated to include HOTMA regulations. This includes forms that many of us use in our everyday work, like the…