LIHTC Guide
Jan 15, 2019
One of the most vexing problems faced by managers of affordable housing is how to handle the counting of children when full time residence in a unit is not clear. There are many households with child...
Jan 13, 2019
A recent fair housing settlement in New York City illustrates the importance of having screening policies for criminal records that only screen for criminal behavior that presents an actual threat to...
Jan 11, 2019
On October 29, 2018, HUD issued Notice H-2018-08 to provide guidance to HUD Multifamily staff regarding actions that should be taken when privately owned properties governed by various HUD housing pr...
Jan 6, 2019
As we enter the third week of the partial government shutdown, the impact is beginning to affect more than just the unfortunate federal workers who are not being paid. Some of America s poorest fam...
Jan 5, 2019
On November 13, 2018, HUD s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) notified Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) of the options available relative to the repositioning of public housing projects. PHAs...
Dec 31, 2018
HUD published in the November 23, 2018 Federal Register the Utility Allowance Adjustment Factors (UAFs) for 2019. HUD permits owners to use these adjustment factors to adjust baseline utility allowan...
Dec 30, 2018
As we enter 2019, the minimum wage will change in a number of states and localities. As affordable housing professionals, it is always a good idea to be aware of the minimum wage in the states in whi...
Dec 2, 2018
Every owner and manager of multifamily properties must develop occupancy standards for their property. It is these standards that determine how many people may live in a unit. When deciding on an occu...