HUD SNAPS Postpones ESG-CV Recapture for Jurisdictions Not Meeting 80% Expenditure Deadline
HUD’s Office of Special Needs Programs (SNAPS) sent a message to jurisdictions receiving Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) supplemental funds provided by the “CARES Act.” The message…
HUD PIH Restarts Public Housing Assessment Systems (PHAS)
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued Notice PIH 2022-02 informing public housing agencies (PHAs) that PIH will resume the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) on March 31, 2022.…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Statement on Critical Need to Pass Essential Affordable Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) urges Congress to pass the essential “Build Back Better Act” housing investments in any final reconciliation bill. As homelessness…
NLIHC Sends Letter Urging Biden Administration to Include Robust Funding for HUD Programs in FY2023 Budget Request
NLIHC’s President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to President Joe Biden and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on January 26 urging the administration to provide robust funding for HUD programs in the…
HUD Report to Congress: National Evictions Database Feasible with Congressional Action and Funding
In a report to Congress, HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research outlined the feasibility of a national evictions database, including the need for such a database, potential challenges, and…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Testify Before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on Hurricane María Disaster Relief
NLIHC urges Congress to prioritize the housing needs of the lowest-income and most marginalized people in disaster impacted areas. What: National Low Income Coalition (NLIHC) President and CEO…
HUD Releases “Lead Safe Housing Toolkit”
HUD released on November 30 the “Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) Toolkit,” a comprehensive toolkit on lead safety in housing. The toolkit includes flowcharts, sample forms, and checklists for owners,…
Memo to Members and Partners | Volume 26, Issue 37
Memo: Keep the Pressure On for Major Housing Investments; HUD Waivers, Notices, New Resources; and Much More
HUD CPD Issues Notice on Requirements on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-21-10 on September 13 establishing requirements for funds appropriated for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program under…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Statement on Biden Administration’s $318 Billion for Affordable Housing in the ‘American Jobs Plan’
Washington, DC – HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge unveiled today details of the housing provisions in President Biden’s $2.3 trillion “American Jobs Plan,” with new resources to expand access to affordable…
HUD Announces Section 3 Self-Paced Training Modules
HUD has posted a self-paced “Understanding Section 3” training curriculum on the HUD Exchange. The curriculum is intended to provide “participants” (meaning public housing agencies, local and state…