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Biden-Harris Administration Release Blueprint for Renter’s Bill of Rights
On January 25, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to increase fairness in the rental market and further principles of fair housing. These actions align with a new Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights that the Administration also released the same day.
TAAHP coordinates meeting with Major Metros and Senator West regarding the Two Mile Rule
On January 30, TAAHP leadership and representatives from most of the major Texas Metros met with Senator West to discuss TAAHP’s Two Mile Bill
U.S. House & Senate Release Housing-Related Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives recently released assignments for key housing committees to serve for the 118th Congress.
Multifamily Housing Simple Transfer Pilot Program
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency) is announcing a pilot program for simple transfers of USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing properties.
HUD: FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits to be delayed
The FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits would ordinarily be based on the ACS 2020 estimates. However, because of the lack of 1-year ACS 2020 estimates described above, HUD intends to instead base the FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits on ACS 2021 data. Since 2014, HUD has released median family incomes and income limits in March or April of each year. Because the special tabulations of ACS 2021 data HUD needs for median family income calculations will not be available until early 2023 , HUD intends to delay the release of FY 2023 median family incomes and income limits until on or about May 15, 2023. Should HUD revise this date, HUD will make a similar announcement on https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html.
HUD Releases 2022 RAD Rents for Public Housing Conversions
On December 15, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) posted the 2022 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) contract rents.
Senator Jose Menendez Issues Resolution in Honor of TAAHP’s 25th Anniversary
In honor of TAAHP’s 25th anniversary, Texas Senator Jose Menendez issued a resolution at its Holiday Party & Scholarship Fundraiser event.
Report provides framework for state and local governments to reduce energy costs for low-income households
A report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, seeks to guide state and local governments and utility agencies in identifying opportunities for equitably greening rental properties that are appropriate to their area’s particular mix of housing stock, renter demographics, and available resources.
Op-Ed Highlights Biden Administration’s Efforts to Bolster Affordable Housing
Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and US Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge release op-ed about the need to bolster affordable housing.
HUD Seeks Feedback by Nov. 23rd on Potential Changes to How Section 811, 202 Properties Convert Under RAD
Request for Written Feedback on the Implementation of The Conversion of properties Assisted Under Section 811 through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) allows certain HUD-assisted properties to convert to long-term...
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