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
As programs that address the housing needs of middle-income renters become increasingly common in an environment of limited resources, it is crucial to understand the characteristics of the households these programs are intended to serve.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will award $806.4 million in grants to help homeless and at-risk Veterans
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...
On August 15, HUD announced a significant policy change that will impact Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects participating in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily rental and Risk Share programs. Starting January 1, 2025, LIHTC project owners...
In a landmark development for Houston’s Third Ward, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and the City of Houston have been awarded a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Announced on...
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