HUD
HUD, HHS Unveil Health-Focused Housing Efforts
The Biden-Harris administration released a new resource to help take action to address homelessness, The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health.
HUD Streamlines Enrollment Process for Affordable Connectivity Program
HUD announced a new data-sharing agreement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support access to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by reducing barriers to enrollment.
HUD Publishes Build America, Buy America Guidance
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-23-12 providing implementation guidance for Build America, Buy America (BABA) domestic sourcing requirements for CPD programs, including the HOME Investment Partnerships program and Housing Trust Fund.
Apply for 2024 ACHP/HUD Excellence in Historic Preservation Award
HUD and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) announced that interested parties can apply for the 2024 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation award.
HUD Submits 2023 Worst Cast Housing Needs Report to Congress
HUD’s Office of Policy and Development Research submitted its Worst Case Housing Needs 2023 Report to Congress, showing that worst-case housing needs reached a record high of 8.53 million renter households in 2021.
HUD Announces Launch of Build America, Buy America Webpage
HUD announced the launch of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) webpage on the HUD Exchange.
HUD Updates Metros Subject to Small Area FMRs
HUD published a notice listing additional areas subject to small area fair market rents (SAFMRs) in the housing choice voucher program.
HUD Releases HOTMA Implementation Guidance
On September 29, HUD published Notice PIH 2023-17, which contains implementation guidance for Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).
HUD Awards $75 Million in Loan Guarantee
Last week, HUD awarded $75 million in loan guarantee commitments to the cities of Omaha (NE), Oakland, Fresno and Redding (CA).
HUD Publishes 2024 QCTs, DDAs
Last week, HUD published its annual list of areas that qualify as Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) or Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) for LIHTC purposes.
HUD Awards $25 Million to At Risk PHAs
Last week, the HUD awarded $25 million to 157 public housing agencies (PHAs) experiencing or at risk of experiencing financial shortfalls.
HUD Delays Compliance Date for NSPIRE Protocols for CPD Programs to October 2024
HUD is delaying the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) compliance date for Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs through Oct. 1, 2024.