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

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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

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…

Read More

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

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…

Read More

Request for Comments on Proposed Scoring and Ranking Methodology for NSPIRE

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…

Read More

Memorandum Summarizing Changes to Violence Against Women Act of 2022

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).…

Read More

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

February 17, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesNews LibraryOn 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 the…

Read More

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

February 16, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized5 MinutesNews LibraryOn 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 stalking…

Read More

Final COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Request Form Now Available

February 10, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized3 MinutesNews LibraryThe 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 for how…

Read More

HUD announces changes to NSPIRE

February 1, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized2 MinutesNews LibraryOn 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…

Read More

HUD News: Office of Multifamily Housing Releases Draft of HOTMA Final Rule

January 31, 2023In HUD Announcements, News, Uncategorized5 MinutesNews LibraryA 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…

Read More