HUD CDBG-CV Waiver Notice Published in Federal Register
The Federal Register version of a waiver notice pertaining to the $5 billion supplemental Community Development Block Grant funds Congress appropriated through the CARES Act (CDBG-CV) was published…
Recording Available of NLIHC’s August 17 National Call on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness
During the most recent national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness on August 17, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) provided updates from Capitol Hill and discussed what advocates can do to…
Additional Coronavirus Updates - Monday, August 24, 2020
National Updates Congress The Hill reports that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is facing growing calls from members of both parties to bring the Senate back from its August recess…
Most COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs Target Low-Income Households
Source: NLIHC COVID-19 Rental Assistance Database.
Clark County NV Renters Gain Source-of-Income Protections during COVID-19
The Clark County (Nevada) Commission unanimously passed emergency protections for renters impacted by the coronavirus. The ordinance, passed on August 4 after being introduced and championed by…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) will join today’s (August 17) national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4:00 pm ET. Senator Merkley will discuss the state of play between the White…
HUD Announces Restart of Physical Inspections
HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced on August 7 that HUD will resume Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) physical inspections of public housing and privately owned HUD-assisted multifamily properties…
HUD Posts CDBG-CV Waiver Notice
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) posted an advance version of a notice waiving certain regulations pertaining to $5 billion in supplemental Community Development Block Grant…
Summary of HUD’s CDBG-CV Presentation from NLIHC’s National Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness Call, July 27
NLIHC’s national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness on July 27 featured two senior career staff members of HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD): Janet Golrick, acting…
HUD Posts Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus for ESG, CoC, and HOWPA Programs
HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) on August 11 posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the use of supplemental CARES Act funds in three programs: Emergency Solutions Grant…
HUD Issues Guidance on Environmental Reviews for Coronavirus-Related Activities
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-20-07 on August 6, providing guidance on conducting environmental reviews for activities addressing the coronavirus pandemic…