February 9, 2023

HUD Issues Updated Guidance to Enhance Use of Supportive Services Programs at Properties for Low-Income Seniors; Launches COVID-19 Antigen Test Ordering Portal

HUD has recently issued Notice H-2023-02 Supportive Housing for the Elderly—Supportive Services Plans and Supportive Services Funds in 202 Capital Advance Projects with Project Rental Assistance Contracts. HUD also announced the launch of a COVID-19 antigen test ordering portal. For more information, please view the HUD Press Release below. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of […]
February 8, 2023

NAHMA Request for Member Feedback: An Industry Response to Resident-Centered Housing Challenge

Last month, the White Housing launched the Resident-Centered Housing Challenge (see details below), as part of their announcement on the Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights. NAHMA Member Request: NAHMA is considering an industry response to the Resident-Centered Housing Challenge.  Currently, we are soliciting members’ ideas, feedback, and recommendations for a collective NAHMA response that addresses any, or all, […]
February 8, 2023

PBRA Standard Program Regulation and Renewal Contract: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Public Comment

HUD has recently published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance: Standard Program Regulation and Renewal Contract (also attached) and is requesting comments from the public. The proposed rule would seek to reduce regulatory complexities by promulgating a single Section 8 PBRA program regulation consisting of a standardized set of Section 8 program requirements and a […]
February 3, 2023

New VAWA Resources and Technical Assistance; Fire Hazard Prevention Tips for E-Scooters; Funding Awarded to Address Homelessness

HUD announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These resources include a new VAWA website, a Notice setting out HUD’s enforcement authority under VAWA, and up to $5 million in funding to provide VAWA training and technical assistance to HUD grantees and […]