Federal / Agency News
HUD Announces New Resources for Advancing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
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).
For-Profit Organizations Not Subject to USDA RD BABAA Requirements
The Council for Affordable & Rural Housing (CARH) confirmed that for-profit organizations are not considered “non-federal entities” and thus not subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements.
Treasury: New Global Minimum Tax Guidance Will Protect LIHTC
The Department of the Treasury announced that all 142 countries and jurisdictions, including the U.S., participating in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Group of Twenty’s (G20) effort to establish a new 15 percent global minimum tax (GMT) have come to a consensus and released guidance on the GMT’s implementation worldwide.
HOTMA Final Rule Creates Safe Harbors for Income Eligibility Determinations
HUD posted a preview version of the final rule implementing sections 102, 103 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016.
HUD Issues Unique Entity Identifier Notice
HUD issued Notice H 2023–01, Unique Entity Identifier Replaces Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System for Identification of Federal Awards.
HUD Seeks User Research Participants for Fair Housing on HUD Exchange
HUD is soliciting assistance from HUD Exchange users who are interested in participating in user research activities for enhancing the presence of fair housing content on HUD Exchange.
SAHF Launches Portfolio-Level Calculator for Assessing Multifamily Carbon Emissions, Webinar Feb. 17
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future launched the Multifamily Portfolio Carbon Emissions Calculator to allow portfolio owners to calculate their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in CO2 equivalent.
COVID Public Health Emergency to End in May with Implications for Affordable Housing Industry
President Joe Biden (D) announced that the national public health emergency declarations from COVID-19 will end in May.
HUD Solicits Input on Standardizing Rental Assistance Program Regulations
HUD published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on developing a standardized program regulation and renewal contract for Section 8 project-based rental assistance programs.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect Renters, Promote Rental Affordability
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration issued a press release, Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, and Resident-Centered Housing Challenge.
HUD Holds AFFH Proposed Rule Briefings – Feb. 6, 9 & 10
HUD announced it will hold three virtual briefings on the proposed rule for program participants and other stakeholders, at which it will cover the components of the proposed rule and present supplementary information tailored to the intended audience for each briefing.
Treasury Awards $690 Million in Reallocated ERA Funds for Eviction Protection Activities
The Department of the Treasury announced it will reallocate $690 million of Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program funding to assist with preventing evictions.