HOTMA Final Rule Compliance Extended to January 1, 2026

News Library On May 29, 2025, HUD issued Housing Notice 2025-03. This notice extends HOTMA requirements to January 1, 2026. The original notice can be found through the link above or by clicking on the button below. HOTMA Requirements Extended to January 1, 2026May…

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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…

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

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.…

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Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Have Been Released For 2025

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…

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2025 OCAF Notice on Public Inspection – Due to be Published 12/11/2024

News LibraryThe Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2025 is scheduled to be published on Wednesday December 11, 2024. The OCAF notice is now on public inspection and can be found here: 2024-29016.pdf. December 10, 2024In HUD Announcements, News1 Minute

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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…

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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…

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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).…

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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…

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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 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…

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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…

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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…

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