COVID-19 News
In response to the mounting Coronavirus public health crisis, NH&RA launched a dedicated section of our website to keep stakeholders apprised of the evolving guidance. The webpage lists all news stories with the COVID-19 tag in the order in which they were added and stories can be filtered by state.
Connecticut Updated information on COVID-19 regarding Inspections, Compliance Monitoring, Site Visits and Insurance Invoices
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) continues to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and as additional information becomes available, reserves the right to update or modify the guidance below.
Montana Housing Guidance on COVID-19
The State of Montana prioritizes the health and safety of our citizens. To bolster the state’s response to the coronavirus situation, Governor Bullock launched a Coronavirus Task Force on March 3 to coordinate efforts across state government.
Illinois Governor’s Executive Order and Covid-19
Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order (EO) ordering Illinois residents to “stay at home” starting Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 pm through at least April 7 in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Florida Compliance and Asset Management COVID-19 Update
General update regarding compliance monitoring:
Nebraska Announces Notice of Public Hearings, Public Comment Period
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be soliciting public comments through April 21 regarding the following documents:
Connecticut COVID-19 Business Operations Notice
I wish to first thank you for your efforts in supporting Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) mission in making housing affordable to low and moderate income families and persons in the State of Connecticut.
Louisiana Housing Corporation COVID-19 Business Operations Notice
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) suspended all physical inspections associated with our multifamily housing finance programs.
Ohio Issues Shelter in Place Guidance, Exempts Multifamily Housing
On Sunday, March 22, Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), issued an order, entitled “Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity.”
Virginia COVID-19 Compliance & Asset Management Monitoring Guidance
Virginia Housing Department Authority (VHDA) remains open for business but working remotely.
New Jersey Implements Eviction, Foreclosure Moratorium
Governor Murphy has signed an Executive Order declaring a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures while the order is in effect.
HUD, FHFA Suspend Foreclosures, Evictions through End of April
President Trump directed HUD to suspend evictions and foreclosures for single-family homes with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. Similarly, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days due for homeowners with an Enterprise-backed single-family mortgage.
West Virginia Cancels 2020 Application Workshop Scheduled for March 24
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Application Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020, is cancelled.