With the pandemic stretching beyond one year, HUD Multifamily Housing communities are reviewing community policies intended to be “short-term,” including extended absence exceptions to house […]
Provider Type: Affordable Housing
CDC, HUD Address COVID-19 Restrictions in Independent Living
During a call for LeadingAge and Argentum members, CDC and HUD staff reviewed COVID-19 guidance, discussed vaccination data, and addressed “reopening” questions from providers of […]
Draft House Bill: $2.5 Billion for New Section 202 Homes
The House Financial Services Committee considered 17 bills as part of its hearing on housing infrastructure legislation on April 14, including a draft bill that […]
HUD Announces Third Round of CSP Funds
HUD has announced the third round of COVID-19 Supplemental Payments, or CSPs. Properties can apply for reimbursements for certain COVID-19 expenses that occurred between December 1, 2020, […]
HUD Posts Updated NSPIRE Standards, Seeks Feedback
As HUD moves forward with its overhaul of physical inspections, the agency posted an updated set of draft building standards that will be evaluated during […]
FCC Broadband Benefit Program; Spotlight on Bulk Internet Contracts
On March 22, staff from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program joined LeadingAge’s Housing Advisory Group call to discuss how […]
New HUD Guides on Rights & Responsibilities, Tenant Finances
On March 22, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing released new tools for residents and owners. HUD has a new guide for tenants and owners, “Rights […]
CDC “Fully Vaccinated” Recommendations and Affordable Housing
Housing providers are eager to understand what CDC’s March 8, Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People mean to them. The March 8 interim […]
White House Advisor on Housing and Urban Policy Announced
On March 5, the White House formally announced the appointment of Erika Poethig as Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy at […]
Nonprofits Eligible for New $30M Home Modification Program
HUD has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for a new program, the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP), to enable low income older […]