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

Affordable HousingFrom 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…

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CMS is Partnering with AHMA-WA to Provide HOTMA and MOR Trainings

Affordable HousingJoin the CMS multifamily compliance experts to discuss updates regarding the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) and Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs). These events are provided in partnership with AHMA of Washington and are free to their members. Must be…

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New Resource: Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template

Affordable HousingOn October 19, 2023, HUD Multifamily shared a template for Owners and Management Agents to use as a resource to help create a property-specific plan to protect resident life and safety during a disaster. The Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan template is designed to guide…

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Reminder: NSPIRE Went Into Effect on October 1, 2023 for the Multifamily Portfolio

October 12, 2023In News, Uncategorized1 MinuteAffordable HousingHUD provided clarification regarding NSPIRE inspections in response to a previous HUD industry email. NSPIRE inspections officially began on October 1, 2023, for the Multifamily portfolio, and they are currently ongoing. Any previous…

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Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024

Affordable HousingSocial Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced on October 12, 2023. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50…

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CMS is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified by NQA

September 19, 2023In News, Uncategorized3 MinutesAffordable Housing

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CMS is Now Performing MORs for the State of Missouri on Behalf of MHDC

June 2, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesAffordable Housing As of May 1, 2023, Contract Management Services (CMS) entered into a subcontract to perform Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) for the state of Missouri by the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), the…

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HUD Memo on Fire Hazards and Prevention Tips for Electric Scooters and Bikes

April 12, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized1 MinutesAffordable HousingThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a memorandum to increase awareness and provide information regarding fire hazards and fire prevention tips for electric scooters and bikes. View…

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Request for Comments on Proposed Scoring and Ranking Methodology for NSPIRE

March 28, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized4 MinutesAffordable HousingOn March 28, 2023, HUD published in the Federal Register a request for comments on the NSPIRE inspection standards and scoring methodology that will be used to assess the overall condition, health, and safety of…

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Memorandum Summarizing Changes to Violence Against Women Act of 2022

March 27, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesAffordable HousingOn March 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a memorandum summarizing changes enacted to the Violence Against Women Act as part of The VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA…

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FHA Announces Request for Public Comment on PBRA Standard Program and Renewal Contract

February 17, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesAffordable HousingOn February 2, 2023, HUD published in the Federal Register an advance notice of proposed rulemaking and request for public comment on Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Standard Program Regulation and…

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HUD Announces New Housing Protection Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

February 16, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized5 MinutesAffordable HousingOn February 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and…

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