NLIHC Submits Comments about Proposed REAC/NSPIRE Regulations
NLIHC submitted comments regarding HUD’s proposed regulations intended to align and consolidate the various physical inspection requirements of most of HUD’s housing programs (see Memo, 1/19 and…
House Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearings on Racial Equity and Public Housing
House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced on March 3 several HFSC and subcommittee hearings for the month of March, including hearings related to racial…
Bill Introduced in the Senate to Address Public Housing Capital Needs Backlog
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Tina…
HUD Posts Webinar Slides about RAD/Section 18 Blend Projects
HUD posted slides and a recording of a webinar explaining the expanded use of combining Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) with unique features of the Section 18 disposition regulations as…
NLIHC Urges HUD to Pause MTW Implementation, Issues Summary of Final MTW Operations Notice
NLIHC sent a memorandum urging HUD to pause implementation of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration expansion and consider NLIHC concerns with the final MTW Operations Notice. Separately, NLIHC has…
HUD PIH Provides Guidance on Using Public Housing Funds for Internet
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent an email to public housing agency (PHA) executive directors announcing guidance regarding using public housing funds to support Internet…
HUD PIH Posts Work Requirement and Landlord Incentive Cohort MTW Notices
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted notices soliciting public housing agencies (PHAs) to apply for two Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration cohorts. Notice PIH 2021-02 pertains to…
HUD Offices of Multifamily and Public and Indian Housing Post Updated FAQs
HUD’s Offices of Multifamily Housing Programs (Multifamily) and Public and Indian Housing (PIH) recently posted updated coronavirus-related guidance. Specifically, PIH posted an update to its…
HUD Publishes National Physical Inspection Standards
HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on January 13 that presents a new approach to defining and assessing housing quality among HUD programs, calling the approach the “National…
HUD PIH Issues New and Updated Public Housing and Voucher Waivers
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued Notice PIH 2020-33 on November 30, providing five new waivers of law or regulations. The notice also restated waivers and alternative…
HUD PIH Publishes Guidance about Accessible Remote Hearings and Briefings
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued Notice PIH 2020-32 providing best practices for public housing agencies (PHAs) to determine whether barriers exist for persons with disabilities…