Treasury Releases Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Reallocation Guidance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on October 4 issued guidance on reallocating the $25 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA), referred to as “ERA1,” appropriated under the Consolidated…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – October 12, 2021
National Updates FEMA FEMA and HUD in September jointly released “Model Transitions from Non-Congregate Shelter: Joint Recommendations for Assisting People Experiencing Homelessness,” a document…
Interim Final Rule Requires Public Housing and PBRA Tenants to Receive ERA Information in 30-Day Eviction Notices
HUD published an interim final rule in the Federal Register on October 7 that applies when there is a national emergency such as the current pandemic and when federal funding is available to assist…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – October 4, 2021
National Updates Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HUD and Treasury hosted an Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) webinar on September 23 featuring case studies of ERA grantees,…
HUD PIH Posts Fifth Update of Emergency Housing Voucher FAQs
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted a fifth update to its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program created by the “American Rescue Plan…
HUD HOME Program Extends Waiver Deadlines
HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) issued a memorandum on September 27 revising and extending six coronavirus-related waivers for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. The…
HUD to Host Webinar Series on HOME-American Rescue Plan Program Notice
HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) will host a webinar series on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion through the HOME-…
August Treasury Data on ERA1 and ERA2 Show Spending Uptick, Some Programs Lagging
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released updated Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) spending data through August 31, revealing that an additional $2.28 billion in ERA1 and $207 million in ERA2…
HUD Announces Continued CARES Act Supplemental Operating Funds for Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 Assisted Housing
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (Multifamily) posted Notice H 2021-05 on September 16 announcing the continued availability of “COVID-19 Supplemental Payments” (CSP) for Section 8,…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – September 27, 2021
National Updates Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report on September 17 warning that millions of renters and their families…
New Issue of Evidence Matters Highlights Eviction-Prevention Initiatives during COVID-19
A new issue of HUD’s Evidence Matters focuses on evictions in the United States, including disparities in eviction rates, social and economic impacts, and evidence-based mitigation strategies. One…