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Nov 27, 2016

Applicability of Final VAWA Rule

On November 16, 2017, I sent a memo to clients informing them of the publication of the HUD Final Rule implementing the changes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Over the next few weeks, I wil...

Nov 25, 2016

Occupancy Standards – Recommendations and Best Practices

All communities should have occupancy standards to prevent overcrowding of units. In the case of federally assisted properties, the standards should also prevent underutilization of space.   ...

Nov 23, 2016

Memo on HUD Notice H 2016-7, RAD Notice Regarding Fair Housing and Civil Rights and Relocation Requirements

HUD published Notice H 2016-7 on November 10, 2016. The Notice replaces and supersedes Notice H 2014-09/PIH 2014-17 (issued July 14, 2014).   The Notice provides PHAs, Owners and RAD develo...

Nov 21, 2016

HUD Final Rule on VAWA - November 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) final rule regarding the implementation of housing protections authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) ...

Nov 13, 2016

Add-on and Special Fees Available for Properties Implementing a Homeless Preference

On October 26, 2016, HUD published a memorandum allowing special and add-on management fees for properties implementing a homeless preference.   HUD has been working to increase the number ...

Nov 2, 2016

HUD Policy for Amending Use Agreements for LIHPRHA Deals - October 28, 2016 (Notice H 2016-16)

HUD Policy for Amending Use Agreements for LIHPRHA Deals - October 28, 2016 (Notice H 2016-16) HUD published Notice H 2016-16 on October 28, 2016. This Notice provides guidance on the circums...

Oct 22, 2016

HUD Implementation Guidance for Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016

In the October 24, 2016 Federal Register, HUD published initial implementation guidance for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). President Obama signed HOTMA into law on ...

Oct 18, 2016

2017 Social Security COLA Announced - October 18, 2016

The federal government announced today that the Social Security Cost of Live Adjustment (COLA) for 2017 will be 0.3%. This means that there will be a very slight change in the Social Security income o...