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House Appropriators Advance RD FY 2023 Funding
Last week, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee approved by voice vote its fiscal year 2023 funding bill.
FHFA Releases Equitable Housing Finance Plans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published Equitable Housing Finance Plans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2022-2024.
House Schedules FY 2023 Appropriations Markups
The House Committee on Appropriations is beginning the FY 2023 markup process.
HUD Publishes Updates to Seven NSPIRE Standards
HUD recently published seven updated standards for properties participating in the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Demonstration:
Citi Community Capital Brings Hope Through Affordable Housing and Comprehensive Programs
St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa combines 407 LEED certified apartments in downtown San Diego—making it the largest affordable housing tower in the city—with comprehensive services to support long term success for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Nominations for Virginia’s Annual Awards Due June 30
The Virginia Housing Alliance is accepting nominations for its Annual Award through June 30.
RAD End of Year Closing Deadlines RAD End of Year Closing Deadlines
HUD’s Office of Recapitalization recently released timelines for year-end closings of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transactions.
FHA Temporarily Implements Direct-to-Firm Commitment Process
HUD’s Office of Production issued temporary, three-month guidance implementing a procedural change to its underwriting queue to improve process efficiency.
HUD to Hold Innovative Housing Showcase
HUD will host the Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall in Washington, DC June 10 to 12.
HUD Launches Our Way Home Initiative
Today, Secretary Marcia Fudge launched Our Way Home, a HUD-led effort to address the nation’s housing supply challenges.
HUD Publishes Section 8 2022 Renewal Funding Inflation Factors for PHAs
HUD’s recent Federal Register Notice announced the release of 2022 Renewal Funding Inflation Factors (RFIFs) used for allocating Housing Choice Vouchers funds to PHAs.
Sandra Thompson Confirmed as FHFA Director
Last week the Senate voted 49-46 to confirm Sandra Thompson as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).