Process kicks off the first set of comprehensive updates to the Handbook since 1992 and will provide HUD-assisted property owners and managers with comprehensive guidance to better meet the needs of renters across America. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of...
The Comptroller’s report reveals a severe housing affordability crisis, exacerbated by rapid population growth and insufficient housing construction.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published new designations for Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs). The new DDAs and QCTs will apply to Housing Credit allocations starting January 1, 2025. These...
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a proposed rule that would establish the housing goals for 2025-2027 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) would be required to meet on an annual basis. FHFA is requesting comments on...
HUD published guidance that creates new alternative requirements and waivers that enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to better utilize Mainstream Vouchers to help persons with disabilities transition from and avoid institutional settings
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Asset Management division would like to remind all Owners and Agents of Housing Tax Credit (HTC) developments that the Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) for developments with a 2024 start date must...
On July 25, 2024, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Governing Board approved a crucial amendment to the reporting requirements for Public Facility Corporations (PFCs). This update has significant implications for the affordable housing...
On August 14, HUD published the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year 2025, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are an estimate of the amount of money that would cover gross rents (rent and utility expenses) on 40 percent of the...
HUD Announces Policy Changes to Benefit Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities On August 8, HUD introduced significant updates to the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program aimed at increasing housing access for veterans receiving...
On July 5, HUD released a notice in the Federal Register extending the compliance date for implementing the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) to October 1, 2025. This extension applies to several key programs, including Housing...
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