On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Housing Notice 2025-04, introducing important updates to the Preservation Rent Increase for eligible Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) properties pursuing a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion. These changes are designed to support greater financial stability and encourage critical investments in affordable housing. Read the Full Notice Here Key Updates in the […]
USDA and the Rural Housing Service have a responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and ensure that every dollar spent goes to serve the people. The Department is carefully reviewing all funding resources that are available for Multifamily Housing programs and the tenants it serves. As we embark on the proposed 2026 budget cycle, we are asking our […]
Funding Instructions for Projects Converting Under RAD – Now Available on the Resource Desk! The Multifamily Office of Recapitalization (Recap) has released updated guidance for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and their development partners on the funding mechanics of public housing projects during the initial years following conversion under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, including for projects using both RAD […]
The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published a Federal Register Notice that streamlines Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) rates to 0.25% across all FHA Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. This sweeping realignment of mortgage insurance premiums is part of HUD’s actions to implement President Trump’s Presidential Actions on delivering emergency price relief for American families and defeating the cost-of-living […]
The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published updated Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) related forms to its Drafting Table web page to provide stakeholders with adequate time to offer feedback on proposed changes. Interested parties are invited to submit feedback by October 17, 2025. Instructions for submitting feedback can be found within the Federal Register Notice published on September 17, 2025 and […]
The attached proposed rule, Rescission of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Regulations, was published for a 30-day public comment period. A summary of the proposed rule is provided below: SUMMARY: This proposed rule would rescind the HUD’s Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing regulations, which require participants in an FHA insurance or Multifamily Housing rental assistance program to complete and submit a HUD-supplied form […]
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announces entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Communities of Quality (COQ) Awards. The annual competition honors the nation’s top affordable multifamily housing communities for excellence in property management, resident services, and community impact. The submission deadline for award entries is Nov. 6. To enter, download the 2025 COQ Awards brochure. “Distinctive affordable […]
Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published a Housing Notice extending the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) compliance date from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026, for all owners participating in HUD Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs. Full compliance with the HOTMA final rule and discretionary policies is mandatory for all certifications with a January 1, 2026, date or later. […]
Please direct all HOTMA and VAWA inquiries to the central mailbox below. Please reach out to the mailbox with questions as needed. If anyone has any issues related to funding timing or voucher approval/funding, feel free to reach out directly to the mailbox below. In addition, they can always reach out to the property’s assigned Account Executive. Funding Mailbox: […]
We are pleased to announce that the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is sponsoring the Pearl Meyer Annual 2025 Affordable Housing Compensation Survey Report. Survey submissions are due in July. The compensation report will be published in October. We encourage our members’ participation in the NAHMA-sponsored Pearl Meyer Annual 2025 Affordable Housing Compensation Survey Report. The 2024 Affordable Housing […]
To Our Valued HUD Owners, Agents, and Business Partners, It is critical that all asset management workload requests for HUD be submitted to the existing incoming mailboxes previously established for our Multifamily regional and satellite offices. Use of the mailboxes will help us ensure that your request is received, assigned, and tracked through completion. A list of portfolio assignments and contacts […]
Boost your leadership skills and take the next step on your professional journey with the National Affordable Housing Management Association’s NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS) executive-level course. NELLSExecutive focuses on topics relevant to senior organizational managers and leaders, allowing them to meet career goals. The registration deadline is July 10. Sessions begin Aug. 7, and the course is limited to five to 15 participants. Register today to […]
HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) releases updates to the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Software Application. While we continue to improve the NSPIRE System, please follow these steps to submit proof of mitigation for all Life-Threatening and Severe deficiencies. You can use the NSPIRE System now. We have attached a […]
Registration for the NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS) executive-level course is open. NELLSExecutive focuses on topics relevant to senior organizational managers and leaders, allowing you to further your professional journey and meet career goals. The registration deadline is July 10. Sessions begin Aug. 7, and the course is limited to five to 15 participants. Register today to secure your spot in the only 2025 executive-level offering. NELLSExecutive focuses […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has amended two program funding opportunities to remove harmful DEIA scoring criteria. The overhaul brings these programs into compliance with Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, issued on January 20, 2025. USDA Rural Development will not consider previous Administration DEIA-based “key priorities” and discretionary points while scoring applications […]
HUD released their annual income limits for 2025 (available HERE) that determine income eligibility of applicants for HUD’s assisted housing programs and LIHTC. According to NOVOGRADAC, “The average annual change in HUD’s Very Low-Income (VLI) limit across HUD areas is 4.6%. The maximum increase for the fiscal year 2025 cap is 9.2% (the greater of 5%, or twice the change in […]
As operators and owners of multifamily properties, your frontline expertise is invaluable to the administration deregulation agenda. Background In June 2019, Executive Order 13878 established a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing, chaired by the HUD Secretary. The Council sought to identify Federal, State, local, and Tribal laws, regulations, and administrative practices that increase housing costs […]
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today signed the “American Housing Programs for American Citizens” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to end the wasteful misappropriation of taxpayer dollars to benefit illegal aliens instead of American citizens. As part of this new agreement, HUD will provide a full-time staff […]
Do you think your community is a special place for its residents? Then enter the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s 2025 Affordable Housing Vanguard Awards. The deadline for nominating a property for one of the awards is June 6. The application can be downloaded from the Vanguard Award webpage. The Vanguard Award recognizes new, quality multifamily affordable housing development or major […]
Retail leasing within a mixed-use development – whether incorporating office, residential, or industrial spaces – presents unique opportunities as well as challenges beyond those of a standalone retail lease. Although mixed-use retail is attractive to potential tenants due to increased foot traffic, there are more stakeholders to manage, competing interests to balance, and additional restrictions to navigate. From parking allocations […]
Hi AHMA Eds –I am sorry for the late urgent email. I wanted to make sure you are aware of this Bloomberg article (also attached) on HUD Office Closures. This news really picked up steam over the last day as national media is catching up to rumors. I am aware of local media outlets covering it. Per this Bloomberg article, “Under the […]
Schedule Meetings with Members of Congress to Discuss Government Funding, Tax Policy, Impact of Agency Reduction Workforce, and Local Office Closures Dear NAHMA Members, We need your voice now more than ever. Critical housing policies and funding decisions are being debated in Congress, and lawmakers must hear from you—the professionals who manage, develop, and preserve affordable housing. Whether during your time in […]
Some REAC NSPIRE Inspections were cancelled this week. Does It Affect Everyone? NO This week, a single contract with a vendor named PSI, who was assigned to perform some REAC NSPIRE Inspections, was cancelled. This does not apply to other vendors who have been assigned REAC NSPIRE inspections. We have confirmed with HUD REAC that inspections that were canceled with […]
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is excited to release the Assembly Bill (AB) 2097 Technical Advisory, a key resource to help local and regional agencies, developers, and California residents build smarter, more affordable communities. What’s Inside? On September 22, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2097 (Friedman, 2022), which added Government Code section 65863.2. This advisory is […]
Don’t let the Rain Catch You by Surprise! The rainy season has arrived and water and moisture intrusion are a serious concern. It can result in significant physical damage to buildings which requires expensive repair and remediation efforts. According to a report by Zurich American Insurance Company, “water intrusion is one of the leading property damage risks associated with new […]
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Round 3 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA (MFSN) Guidelines and NOFA. Through this NOFA, there is approximately $382 million in funds for the following programs: · Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) · Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant (FWHG or Serna) Program · Infill […]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will launch a U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force to review how HUD is spending American taxpayer dollars. The task force will be composed of HUD employees who will examine how to best maximize the agency’s budget and ensure all programs, processes and personnel are working together to advance […]
Start the new year by continuing your professional development journey by completing the National Affordable Housing Management Association’s NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS) manager-level course. NELLSManager was designed exclusively for and in conjunction with affordable housing property management professionals to accelerate the professional growth of industry leaders. Register today; the registration deadline is Jan. 10, 2025. Sessions begin Feb. 6, and the course is limited to […]
The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published an Environmental Reporting Requirements for Covered Transactions Notice. This notice summarizes and clarifies existing environmental reporting and review requirements for five common asset management preservation transactions: Section 8(bb) transfers; Transfers of rental assistance with HUD-held or -insured debt and/or Use Restrictions (as authorized by Section 209); Section 8 renewals with Capital Repair Projects […]
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce the City of Alameda has earned the Prohousing Designation. Increasing the availability of housing statewide is critical to bettering the quality of life for all Californians and to ending homelessness. The Prohousing Designation Program was established in the 2019-20 Budget Act to recognize cities and counties that […]