April 18, 2025
Important Notice: EIV Penalty Guidance
News LibraryOn 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 the tenant and master file…
December 16, 2024
HUD Publishes 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent
Uncategorized,News,HUD Announcements
News LibraryOn 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, 2025, except PHA compliance with 24 CFR 966.4(q) is required no later than June 15, 2026.…
December 11, 2024
Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Have Been Released For 2025
News,Highlights,HUD Announcements
News LibraryOn 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 projects assisted with Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments…
November 28, 2023
CMS is Partnering with AHMA-WA to Provide HOTMA and MOR Trainings
Training,News,HUD Announcements,HOTMA
News LibraryJoin 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 a WA…
October 26, 2023
New Resource: Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template
News LibraryOn 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 affordable…
October 12, 2023
Reminder: NSPIRE Went Into Effect on October 1, 2023 for the Multifamily Portfolio
October 12, 2023In News, Uncategorized1 MinuteNews LibraryHUD 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 HUD…
October 12, 2023
Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024
News LibrarySocial 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 per…
September 19, 2023
CMS is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified by NQA
September 19, 2023In News, Uncategorized3 MinutesNews LibraryCMS, a national leader in multifamily property compliance monitoring, announced its Quality Management System (QMS) is now ISO 9001:2015 certified by NQA, a leading global independently accredited certification body. ISO 9001 is the most…
June 2, 2023
CMS is Now Performing MORs for the State of Missouri on Behalf of MHDC
Uncategorized,News,HUD Announcements
June 2, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesNews Library 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…
April 12, 2023
HUD Memo on Fire Hazards and Prevention Tips for Electric Scooters and Bikes
Uncategorized,News,HUD Announcements
April 12, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized1 MinutesNews LibraryThe 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 the…
March 28, 2023
Request for Comments on Proposed Scoring and Ranking Methodology for NSPIRE
Uncategorized,News,HUD Announcements
March 28, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized4 MinutesNews LibraryOn 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 properties…
March 27, 2023
Memorandum Summarizing Changes to Violence Against Women Act of 2022
Uncategorized,News,HUD Announcements
March 27, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesNews LibraryOn 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 2022).…
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