February 10, 2023
Final COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Request Form Now Available
HUD Announcements,News,Uncategorized
February 10, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized3 MinutesAffordable HousingThe final version of the HUD 52671-E CSP Request Form to be used in owner submissions under the fifth round of COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSPs) is now posted. Please see the “Tips and Explanations” document…
February 1, 2023
HUD announces changes to NSPIRE
HUD Announcements,News,Uncategorized
February 1, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesAffordable HousingOn January 25, 2023, HUD released a notice announcing changes to the Demonstration to Assess the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate and Associated Protocols (NSPIRE) through the Federal…
February 1, 2023
Actions to Protect Renters and Promote Rental Affordability Announced by White House
February 1, 2023In News, Uncategorized4 MinutesAffordable HousingOn January 25, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration released a fact sheet announcing new actions in their efforts toward increasing fairness in the rental market and furthering principles of fair housing. Blueprint for a…
January 31, 2023
HUD News: Office of Multifamily Housing Releases Draft of HOTMA Final Rule
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January 31, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized5 MinutesAffordable HousingA draft for the final rule implementing sections 102, 103 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 has been released by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs. Published on…
January 31, 2023
Recent HUD Solicitation for comments on Form HUD-9834 for Management & Occupancy Reviews
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January 31, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized1 MinutesAffordable HousingOn January 9, 2023, HUD released a notice soliciting public comment regarding HUD Form-9834 through the Federal Register. This notice invites members of the public and affected parties to provide comments on the…
January 9, 2023
Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Have Been Released For 2023!
HUD Announcements,Highlights,News
Affordable HousingOn November 15, 2022, the FY2023 OCAF rates were published in the Federal Register. The new rates are effective February 11, 2023. Operating Cost Adjustment Factors are used for adjusting or establishing Section 8 rents for projects assisted with Section 8 Housing Assistance…
July 29, 2022
Recent HUD Solicitation for Market Research
Affordable HousingOn July 27, 2022, HUD released a Request for Information (RFI) through its SAM.gov portal. This RFI included a draft proposal for procuring contractors to replace current PBCAs with Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract Support Services, who would serve an almost identical…
May 13, 2021
Introducing Karen’s Korner!!
Affordable HousingIn these short tutorial videos, Karen will discuss tips, tricks, and best practices for the most common situations CMS encounters among Owners and Management agents of HUD Multifamily Housing. Some topics that will be discussed include: Management Occupancy Reviews Contract…
January 20, 2021
HUD News: New Resources for Multifamily FSS Materials (RHIIP Listserv Posting #455)
January 20, 2021In HUD Announcements, News3 MinutesAffordable HousingOn January 12, 2021, HUD sent the following email to its RHIIP Tips mailing list: RHIIP Listserv Posting #455 January 12, 2021 New Resources: Multifamily FSS MaterialsHUD is pleased to announce the release of new resources…
October 23, 2020
TRACS User Recertification Notification
October 23, 2020In How-To2 MinutesAffordable HousingMark Your Calendars! What is it: TRACS User Recertification Who it affects: Secure Systems Coordinators and their TRACS users When: November 2, 2020 – December 11, 2020 HUD recently announced the TRACS User Recertification Notification,…
October 15, 2020
Income & Assets: Income Inclusions & Exclusions
Affordable HousingNext week we will be discussing income and assets and determining tenant rent. We will talk about all that earned and unearned income that must be included or excluded from calculating the tenant’s annual income. And while we will go over the more common income that tenants…
October 7, 2020
Wednesdays with CMS: Calculations & Income & Assets, Oh My!
October 7, 2020In Highlights, Training1 MinuteAffordable HousingIntroduced in April 2020, Wednesdays with CMS brings you up-to-date training and resources on a variety of topics with a focus on remote learning. Whether you’re brushing up on tenant selection plans or preparing for an MOR, CMS…