Federal / Agency News
Historic Tax Credit Advocacy Needed
The National Trust Community Investment Corporation recently released this Historic Tax Credit (HTC) advocacy video, narrated by Bob Vila.
Worst Case Housing Needs Report Shows Increase in VLI Households, Decline in Households Receiving Assistance
HUD released the 18th Worst Case Housing Needs report, which provides national data and analysis of critical housing problems facing very low-income renting families.
Treasury Publishes Guidance on Emergency Rental Assistance Reallocation
The Department of the Treasury published new guidance outlining the process for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance funds.
HUD Releases 2021 OCAFs, 3.1 Percent Increase Nationwide
HUD released the 2021 operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) for project-based rental assistance with an anniversary date on or after Feb. 11, 2022.
Government Shutdown Averted, Remaining Deadlines Loom Large
President Joe Biden signed a continuing resolution bill on September 30 that averted a federal government shutdown, with funding extended to December 3.
HUD Extends COVID-Related HOME Waivers and Extensions
HUD posted a memorandum that extends and revises several suspensions and waivers of HOME Investment Partnerships Program regulations HUD previously issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disaster Planning and Mitigation for Affordable Housing Organizations Webinar – Sept. 25
The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation and the National Low Income Housing Coalition are holding a webinar on September 25 from 1 to2:30 p.m. ET on Disaster Planning and Mitigation for Affordable Housing Organizations.
Comments on CDFI Fund’s Bond Guarantee Program Materials Due November 15
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is soliciting comments concerning its Bond Guarantee Program’s information collection.
HUD Posts Annual Adjustment in FHA Statutory Mortgage Limits, List of High Cost Areas for 2021
The Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs; Annual Indexing of Substantial Rehabilitation Threshold Notice was published in the Federal Register on September 9.
HUD Issues HOME-ARP Guidance for Assisting Households Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
HUD published Notice CPD-21-10.
$180 Million of HUD CARES Act Funding for Covid-Relates Property Expenses
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing published a Housing Notice making available CARES Act funds to offset property expenditures to combat the effects of COVID-19.
Arthur Jemison Nominated as CPD Assistant Secretary
President Joseph Biden (D) nominated Arthur Jemison to be Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at HUD. Jemison has been serving in an acting capacity and now awaits approval before the Senate.