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…
Memo to Members & Partners | Volume 26, Issue 19
Memo: Federal Eviction Moratorium Remains in Effect; Updates on ERA Tools & Programs; Congressional Negotiations on Infrastructure Package Continue
GAO Releases Report on Lead Evaluation Methods in Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently assessed lead evaluation methods in the Housing Choice Voucher program and identified key considerations for policymakers for adopting stricter…
HUD PIH Publishes Emergency Housing Vouchers Allocation Process Notice
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, Congress allocated $5 billion in funding for Emergency Housing Vouchers. HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) on May 5 published a notice…
HUD PIH Issues New and Updated Waivers and Alternative Requirements for Multiple Housing Programs
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued Notice PIH 2021-14 on May 4 that provides new waivers and alternative requirements for the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (including…
NLIHC Announces Four New Board Members: Staci Berger, Colleen Echohawk, Anne Mavity and Sharon Vogel
NLIHC Announces Four New Board Members: Staci Berger, Colleen Echohawk, Anne Mavity and Sharon Vogel WASHINGTON, DC– The National Low Income Coalition (NLIHC) announces the appointment of four new…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Testify Before House Financial Services Committee on Housing Infrastructure Priorities
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Testify Before House Financial Services Committee on Housing Infrastructure Priorities NLIHC urges Congress to include strong affordable housing investments…