Training Curriculum for HIV/AIDS Housing and Service Providers
NAHMA recently received the following message from HUD regarding a new training curriculum for HIV/AIDS housing and service providers focused on employment services from […]
NAHMAnalysis: Proposed Appropriations for HUD Affordable Housing Programs in FY 2016
A NAHMAnalysis which reviews and compares the Senate and House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bills for fiscal year 2016 is now […]
HUD/FHA Launches Small Multifamily Building Risk Sharing Initiative
HUD and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a final notice on the Small Multifamily Building Risk Share Initiative. Through this Final Notice, HUD […]
HUD Releases Fair Housing Assessment Tool for Public Comment
HUD has issued the following notice on the assessment tool that would be provided for program participants to use in completing their assessment of […]
HUD and the White House Announce Initiative to Extend High Speed Internet Access to Affordable Housing Residents
Building on the Obama Administrations goal to expand high speed broadband to all Americans, today, President Obama and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
NAHMA Announces 2015 Calendar Winners
Stephanie Vazquez, a 12th-grader from Manati, Puerto Rico, has been named the grand prizewinner in the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)s 29th annual […]
Guidance and Program Eligibility in Accordance with HUD’s Equal Access Rule
HUD has issued a notice which provides guidance on how the Equal Access Rule applies to federally-assisted Multifamily housing. On February 3, 2012, HUD […]
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Final Rule
HUD has issued a final rule regarding its procedures for program participants to promote fair housing through Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Please find an […]
New HUD Report on Homeless Families and Access to Vouchers
HUDs Office of Public Engagement recently forwarded the following press release discussing the results of HUDs 18-month Family Options Study Between September of 2010 […]
Budget-based Rent Adjustment Training for Owners and Management Companies
Assisted Housing Services Corporation is providing some free webinars for industry partners. Our first webinar will focus on budget-based rent adjustments. More details and […]
Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Disparate Impact as it Relates to the Fair Housing Act
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the case Inclusive Community Properties Inc. vs. Texas Department of Community Affairs. The 5-4 decision allows complaints […]
Fiscal Year 2016 Management Fees for Multifamily Housing Properties
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Office of Rural Development (RD) recently issued the Multifamily Housing Property Management Fees for fiscal year 2016. RD has […]
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rates for July, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Ruling 2015-15, which provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes including the applicable federal interest […]
NAHMA Submits Comments on the Violence Against Women Act, 2013 Implementation
A new NAHMAnalysis which reviews the comments submitted by NAHMA to HUD regarding a proposed rule implementing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization […]
OHFA Announces 2015 Award Recipients
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Office of Planning, Preservation and Development has announced the 2015 Housing Tax Credit program awards. More than $30 million […]
HUD Webinars on Expanded Rental Assistance Demonstration Program Notice
NAHMA has received the following information on webinars intended to help owners and PHAs learn of the changes contained in the notice. These webinars […]
HUD Publishes Notice on Expanded Rental Assistance Demonstration Program
NAHMA recently received the following notice and message from HUD regarding new guidance for managers and owners looking to participate in the Rental Assistance […]
House Passes Transportation-HUD FY2016 Funding Bill
After three days of debate, the House passed the fiscal year 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill (H.R. 2577) late Tuesday with […]
2015 MAHMA Regional Affordable Housing Conference Information
MAHMA Room Block Expires Thursday, May 21. After that date the MAHMA rate cannot be guarenteed. Click here for information on the MAHMA room […]
HUD Midwest Regional Leadership Contact Information
Below are two documents outlining the HUD Midwest Leadership and contact information.
Management of Loan Payoffs in Multifamily Housing Properties Unnumbered Letter
On April 28, USDAs Rural Development (RD) issued the following unnumbered letter which provides additional guidance to owners and managers of Section 515 properties […]
NAHMAnalysis: Unfinished Work from the 113th Congress
A NAHMAnalysis which reviews affordable housing legislation introduced in the 113th Congress is now available at NAHMA.org. During the 113th Congress, lawmakers in the […]
Urge Your House Representative to Reject Substandard FY 16 Funding for Project-Based Section 8
On Tuesday, April 28, the House Appropriations Committee released its draft funding bill for transportation, housing and urban development programs for fiscal year 2016; […]
Section 8 HAP Program FY 2015 Inflation Factors for PHA Renewal Funding
HUD issued the following Notice via the Federal Register regarding an inflation factor to adjust FY 2015 renewal funding for the Tenant-based Rental Assistance […]
Supreme Court Declines HUD’s Challenge in Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) Procurement Practices Case
The United States Supreme Court announced that it has declined to hear HUDs latest challenge to a previous federal appeals court decision which requires […]
Clarifications of Policy Surrounding Interest Rate Reductions
NAHMA recently received the following memo and message from Ben Metcalf, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Multifamily Housing, which provides policy […]
Rural Development Update: Guidance on the Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) Process
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Rural Development recently released the following unnumbered letter containing updated guidance for the Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) process. The […]
VAWA Implementation Proposed Rule Released in Federal Register
HUD has formally issued its proposed rule regarding the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization of 2013. This proposed rule was […]
Approval of Requests for Transfers of Multifamily Housing Project-Based Rental Assistance, HUD Held or Insured Debt, and Income-Based Use Restrictions
HUD issued the following Notice in the Federal Register which establishes the terms and conditions by which HUD will approve a request for the […]
2015 PAC Renewal Instructions Announced
HUD has just released the instructions for renewing Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) for fiscal year 2015. The instructions provide guidance to the field for […]
Secretary Castro Announces Proposed Rule Implementing VAWA 2013
NAHMA received the following message from the Assistance Secretary of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regarding implementation of the Violence Against […]
Interim Policy on Maximum Per-unit Subsidy Limits for the HOME Program
HUD recently issued the following notice which establishes alternate maximum, per-unit subsidy limits for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program due to the discontinuation of […]
Section 3 Proposed Rule and the Business Registry National Expansion Officially Launched
The following update was received from HUD and the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regarding Section 3 of the Housing and Urban […]
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Project Demonstration
HUD recently issued the following notice in the Federal Register regarding a project demonstration involving transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse and persons […]
Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Requirements Under the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program
HUD has issued the following notice which provides guidance on when Davis-Bacon wage requirements may apply to existing housing under the Section 8 Project-Based […]
FY2015 Income Limits Released
HUD has released its FY2015 Median Family Income estimates and FY2015 Income Limits. The FY2015 Income Limits were published on March 6, 2015, and […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Sign on to Letter Protecting Housing Funding; Deadline – March 13
NAHMA is requesting your participation in an important grassroots advocacy effort led by our colleagues at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). We are […]
Implementation of the FY 2015 Funding Provisions for the HCV Program
HUD Recently issued the following Notice which details the implementation of the fiscal year 2015 funding provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Urge Congress to Fully-Fund Project-Based Section 8 in FY 2016
NAHMA is requesting your participation in an urgent grassroots effort to advocate for increased funding for Project-Based Section 8 (PBS8) contracts in fiscal year […]
HUD Update: 2015 MAP Guide Revision
NAHMA recently received the following message regarding HUDs revised Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide for 2015, which has been released in draft form and […]
Required Actions for Multifamily Housing Projects Receiving Failing Scores from HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC)
HUD recently issued the following notice on required actions for multifamily housing projects receiving failing scores from HUDs Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC). HUD […]
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Urge Congress to Fully-Fund Project-Based Section 8 in FY 2016
NAHMA is requesting your participation in an urgent grassroots effort to advocate for increased funding for Project-Based Section 8 (PBS8) contracts in fiscal year […]
NAHMA Affordable Housing for Working Families Survey
As part of NAHMAs Strategic Advocacy Goals Task Force, NAHMA would like to hear about members experiences with affordable housing programs for working families, […]
NAHMA Joins NDD United to Call for End of Sequestration
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is one of 2,100 organizations to join with NDD United to call for the end of the […]
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for Affordable Housing Programs
A NAHMAnalysis which reviews the Obama Administrations fiscal year 2016 budget is now available at NAHMA.org. On February 2, 2015 the Obama Administration issued […]
Affordable Housing Clarifications in MAP Guidance
HUD recently issued the following memo regarding a new series of initiatives to support affordable housing production and financing. These initiatives include operational changes […]
Status of Rental Assistance Payments
In response to concerns from several O/As who have not received their scheduled RA payments, NAHMA made inquiries to Rural Development headquarters. Here is […]
FY 2015 Annual Adjustment Factors for the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
The fiscal year 2015 Annual Adjustment Factors (AFFs) for the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Program is now available on the NAHMA website. […]
EPA Releases Collaborative Bed Bug Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the Collaborative Strategy on Bed Bugs. The strategy was developed by the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup, a […]
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Project-Based Section 8 Funding and Legislative Strategy
HUD has requested $10.76 billion for the Project-Based Section 8 account in FY 16. The amount requested for contract renewals is $10.55 billion. HUD […]
Obama Administration’s Budget Request for FY 2016
Today the Obama Administration released its budget request for fiscal year 2016. The charts below contain the funding amounts requested by the Administration compared […]
NAHMA Educational Foundation scholarship application is NOW Available!
The NAHMA Educational Foundation 2015 scholarship application is now available on the NAHMA website. https://scholarship.indatus.com/nahma Application deadline is May 29, 2015 at 10:00 pm […]
Committee Assignments for the 114th Congress
A new NAHMAnalysis which details the chair and ranking member positions for each Congressional committee with some form of oversight of affordable housing programs […]
TRACS Delays In Voucher Processing Addressed
NAHMA received the following message from HUD’s Office of Program Systems Management noting that the TRACS voucher processing delay has been addressed: “The Tenant […]
Regulations that will Govern the Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
HUD recently issued the following interim rule which establishes the regulations that will govern the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF was first established […]
Allowing Certain Entities to Submit their Assessment of Fair Housing on a Later Date
HUD recently issued the following proposed rule detailing the Departments intent to re-open the Public Comment period for allowing certain entities to submit their […]
Notice Regarding the Implementation of VAWA
USDAs Rural Development recently issued the following Administrative Notice to inform State Directors, Program Directors, Borrowers and Management Agents of the protections afforded to […]
Proposed Rule to Streamline Admin Regulations for HCV and Multifamily Housing Programs
HUD recently issued the following proposed rule containing changes intended to streamline certain regulatory requirements of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, the HOME […]
NAHMA Announces 2015 Vanguard Award Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) 2015 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award is April 3. To download the application, […]
New Passbook Savings Rate Effective February 1, 2015
Housing Notice 2014-15 Passbook Savings Rate Effective February 1, 2015 and Establishing Future Passbook Savings Rates has been posted to HUDCLIPS. As the title […]
2015 Drug Free Poster Contest Rules
The annual NAHMA art and calendar contest rule book and entry forms are now available. This year’s theme, Our Hands are United: Reach Out […]
HUD Proposed Rule for the 202/811 Programs – “Supportive Housing and Services for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities: Implementing Statutory Reforms”
Yesterday, NAHMA submitted comments to HUD regarding a proposed rule issued in October, 2014 for the Section 202 and 811 programs (“Supportive Housing and […]
MAHMA Wins 2015 AHMA Innovation Award
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announces the winners of its annual Industry and AHMA Awards. The list includes both individuals and organizations […]
NAHMA Honors Outstanding Affordable Housing Communities
For the 22nd consecutive year, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announces the winners of its annual Communities of Quality® (COQ) Awards program. […]
30-Day Extension of TRACS 202.c Conversion Date
HUD’s Office of Program Systems Management today announced that a 30-Day extension of the TRACS 202.c Conversion Date has been posted under the TRACS […]
Proposed Rule on Streamlining MORs and a Proposed MOR Schedule
HUDs Office of Multifamily Housing recently issued the following: Proposed Rule: Streamlining Management and Occupancy Reviews for Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs and Amending […]
Occupancy Protections for HUD Assisted Households in Properties with LIHTC
HUD recently issued the following memo which contains guidance on tenancy protections for properties wherein the owner participates in both a HUD-assistance program and […]
List of RAD FHA Lenders Frequently Ask Questions
HUD recently update its list of frequently asked questions for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. These FAQs cover a wide range of topics […]
Multifamily Housing EIV System 9.8 Release Summary
The EIV system release 9.8 was successfully implemented on December 19, 2014, and has full functionality after the summarization was run on December 21, […]
Memo on Use of Marijuana in Multifamily Assisted Properties
Here is a memorandum that provides clarification regarding Multifamily policy related to marijuana in Multifamily properties. Owners must deny admission to assisted housing for any […]
NAHMAnalysis: Final Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015
A new NAHMAnalysis which outlines the appropriations figures for affordable housing programs in the recently passed 2015 Omnibus is now available at NAHMA.org. Overall, […]
Comment Deadline Extended for 202/811 Reform Notice
HUD recently announced that the deadline for comments on the Notice Supportive Housing and Services for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities: Implementing Statutory […]
Funding Announced for National Housing Trust Fund
It was announced on Thursday, December 11, 2015 that the National Housing Trust Fund will receive funding. The Federal Housing Finance Agency has ordered […]
NAHMAnalysis: Paul Ryan’s Poverty Plan, “Expanding Opportunity in America”
A NAHMAnalysis which reviews Paul Ryans proposed poverty reduction plan, Expanding Opportunity in America is now available on NAHMAs website. On July 24, 2014, […]
MAHMA Wins 2014 AHMA Innovation Award
On Friday, December 5, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announced the Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association as the winner of the 2014 […]
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2015
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2015. The 1.7 percent cost-of-living […]
Notice on Waiting List Administration
NAHMA recently received the following notice from the Office of Multifamily Housing regarding waiting list administration for individuals applying for a unit. This notice […]
Comment Opportunity and Supportive Housing Webinar Posting
HUD has released a webinar and power point which describes its proposed rule, Supportive Housing and Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities: […]
USDA-RD Update: Rental Assistance – Additional Funding
The following message was received by NAHMA from USDA-RD. Please let your members know that that we are waiting for approval of the […]
Results of the 2014 Mid-Term Elections
A new NAHMAnalysis which provides information on upcoming changes to key Senate and House Committee due to the 2014 Mid-Term Elections is now available […]
FY2014 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant NOFA Published
HUD has announced the FY2014 NOFA for Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants has been posted to the Grants.gov website. Applications are due on Monday, February […]
NAHMAnalysis: Recommendations for Improving the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) Process
A new NAHMAnalysis which reviews several policy recommendations to improve the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) process is now available at NAHMA.org. These […]
Passbook Savings Rate for 2015 and Establishing Future Passbook Savings Rates
HUD recently issued the following notice which provides guidance to owners of HUD Multifamily Housing subsidized properties related to the passbook savings rate used […]
NAHMAnalysis: Update on the Multifamily Headquarters Transformation
A new NAHMAnalysis which provides information on the structure changes currently underway in the Office of Multifamily Housing is now available at NAHMA.org. As […]
HUD Announces Plan to ask for U.S. Supreme Court Review in PBCA Contracting Case
NAHMA has learned that HUD has said it will file for a Writ of Certiorari, which is a petition for judicial review of a […]
REAC Compilation Bulletin – RAPID 4.0 Version 1
The REAC Compilation Bulletin on version 1 of the Record and Process Inspection Data (RAPID) software is now available on the HUD Issues page at […]
Information on HUD Headquarters Transformation and the OAMPO
As a follow-up to the HUD Forum at NAHMAs October 2014 Meeting, NAHMA has shared the attached document which provides information on the reorganization […]
Announcement for Energy Literacy Webinar on October 30th
October is Energy Awareness Month. To commemorate this, on October 30th, HUD and its federal partners, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Education, are […]
Smoke-Free Action Guide Published
The attached memorandum signed by Benjamin Metcalf, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs, provides specific steps for owners and management agents who choose […]
Transferring Budget Authority of a Project-Based Section 8 HAP Contract under Section 8(bb)(1)
HUD recently issued the following Notice which sets forth the Departments policies and procedures for transferring all or a portion of any remaining budget […]
Smoke Free Action Guide for Multifamily Housing
The Office of Multifamily Housing recently shared the following memorandum with specific steps for Owners/Agents who choose to implement a smoke-free policies at their […]
Section 8 Contract Renewal Forms Posted to HUDCLIPS
The forms below, which relate to the Section 8 Contract Renewal process, have been updated and the new forms have been posted to HUDCLIPS. […]
HUD/REAC Update: “Cheat Sheet” for the 4.0 Physical Inspection Report
With the rollout of the new Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) inspection software (version 4.0), the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) now has the […]
HUD Publishes Section 811 and Section 202 Proposed Rule
HUD published in the October 7 Federal Register a Proposed Rule for implementing statutory reforms made to the Section 811 Housing for Persons with […]
2015 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) Published
The Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2015 were published in the October 2, 2014 Federal Register. These factors are used for adjusting or […]
Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2015
HUD recently issued the following notice which designates Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax […]
Final Fair Market Rents for FY 2015
HDU has issued the final Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Housing Choice Voucher program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy program for fiscal […]
USDA-RD Update: Management Fee Increase Announcement
On September 29, 2014 RD released Procedure Notice PN 472, which included its official announcement of Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 management fee increases. The […]
TRACS 202D MAT Guide Published
Multifamily Housing has posted the Monthly Activity Transmission (MAT) Guide for TRACS 202D. The guide, which provides information about the newest TRACS update and […]
State Supplementary Payments (SSP) Administered by States
Multifamily Housing has recently been informed that some states no longer have their State Supplementary Payments (SSP), which supplement the Federal Supplemental Security Income […]
AFH Assessment Tool
The message below was received from the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Gustavo Velasquez. It is with great excitement that I […]
HUD Clarifies Review Process for Multifamily Property Owner’s Fair Housing Marketing Plans
On September 22, HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs Ben Metcalf issued a memorandum clarifying previous guidance on the review and approval […]
NAHMA USDA-RD Update: Key Points from RD Stakeholder Call
Rural Development held a call with stakeholders yesterday. Here are some key points you should be aware of: · Under the pro-rated share of […]
NAHMA Washington Update
Continuing Resolution Passed On September 18, the Senate passed the continuing resolution, H.J.RES 124, by a recorded vote of 78 to 22. The House […]
LIHTC Update: Audit Technique Guide and LIHC Newsletter #56
On Thursday, September 18 the IRS issued the finalized Audit Technique Guide IRC §42, Low-Income Housing Credit. The scope of this guide is limited […]
NAHMAnalysis: A Business Case for a Single Student Occupancy Rule for All Affordable Housing Programs
A new NAHMAnalysis that presents a business case for a single student occupancy rule for all affordable housing programs is now available at NAHMA.org. […]
Technical Correction – HUD Implementation of Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Provisions
HUD recently issued this correction notice; according to the summary, In the discussion of implementation of the new definition of extremely-low-income applicable to multifamily […]
Multifamily for Tomorrow: Wave 2 Update
The following was received from HUD DAS on Wednesday, September 10. Dear Partners and Stakeholders, As you know, the Office of Multifamily Housing is […]
Revisions to Large Loan Risk Mitigation Policies
HUD has issued the following notice that supersedes the Departments underwriting standards for large multifamily loans above $25 million and/or which support projects exceeding […]
Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements, HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 The Management Agent Handbook
NAHMA received the following Notice from HUD regarding Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2, The Management Agent Handbook. The following […]
Delegation of Waiver Authority for Certain Portions of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
HUD recently issued the following memo from the Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ben Metcalf, that delegates the approval of five Section 8 Renewal Policy […]
Field Waiver Authority for Certain Portions of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
Attached is a memo regarding the Delegation of Waiver Authority for Certain Portions of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide. This memo details the […]
In-house Bed Bug Prevention and Management Plan: Research Update from Virginia Tech
Free Webinar – September 10th, 1:30pm 2:30pm ET* Multifamily housing communities are on the front lines of the bed bug battle. Housing managers […]
Two IRS Notices on Relief from Certain Requirements in Context of Disaster Relief
The IRS issued the following two notices on temporary relief from certain requirements of §42 and §142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code: Revenue Procedure […]
Section 202/811Revised Procedures Pertaining to Underwriting and Construction Administration Guidance
HUD recently issued the following Notice which updates the revised procedures pertaining to underwriting and construction administration guidance for Section 202 Supportive Housing for […]
FY 2015 Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
HUD recently issued the fiscal year 2015 Proposed Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and the Moderate Rehabilitation Single […]
2014 Columbus Multifamily Hub Statewide Housing Symposium
The Columbus Multifamily Hub 2014 Statewide Housing Symposium has been announced. HUD will accept questions related to the specific agenda items; please submit your […]
VAWA Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking
As part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization of 2013, HUD recently issued the following form to assist PHAs, owners or managers […]
Carol Galante Leaves the FHA
On Tuesday, August 12 Carol Galante announced she will be stepping down from her position as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner and Assistant […]
Lender-Ordered MAP Appraisal in lieu of a Separate Rent Comparability Study
The following HUD Memo addresses the use of a lender ordered MAP appraisal in lieu of a separate Rent Comparability Study (RCS) for Mark-Up-to-Market […]
Final Rule – Cooperative Refinancing
NAHMA received the following update from HUD regarding FHA Cooperative Refinancing: Dear Multifamily Colleagues: Multifamilys Office of Production issued a final rule that revises […]
NAHMA Announces Winners of Its 28th Annual Poster/Calendar Contest
MAHMA Congratulates Honorable Mention Winner Jamal Ali! The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) recently judged its 28th annual AHMA Drug-Free Kid poster art […]
Notice Regarding Relocation Requirements under RAD
HUD recently issued the following notice regarding tenant relocation requirements under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. This Notice provides public housing agencies (PHAs) […]
Application for HUD’s Multifamily LIHTC Pilot Program
NAHMA recently received this application to participate in HUDs Tax Credit Pilot Program from the Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ben Metcalf. The following message […]
NAHMAnalysis on Current LIHTC Legislation in Congress
NAHMAnalysis that details several pieces of legislation relating to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is now available at NAHMA.org. NAHMA has been advocating […]
Julian Castro Confirmed by Senate to become Secretary of HUD
On July 9, 2014, Julian Castro was confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. […]
New HUD Partnership
NAHMA has received the following message from HUDs Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ben Metcalf, regarding a recent partnership between HUD and the Treasury Departments […]
Final TRACS 202(d) Implementation Schedule
HUDs Office of Multifamily Housing recently issued this final schedule for implementation of the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) 202(d). The schedule is […]
MAHMA Announces 2015 Scholarship Award Recipients
Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA) has announced the awarding of two scholarships to residents living in properties managed by MAHMA member companies. The […]
Implementation of Statutory Changes from the FY 2014 T-HUD Bill
Today HUD issued a notice of statutory changes, HUD Implementation of Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Provisions on Public Housing Agency Consortia, Biennial Inspections, Extremely […]
HUD Update: Memo on Tenant’s “Right to Remain”
NAHMA recently received the following memo from HUDs Office of Multifamily Housing. From HUD Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ben Metcalf: The memo serves as […]
NAHMAnalysis on FY 2015 Appropriations for Affordable Housing
A NAHMAnalysis that details the House and Senate appropriations bills for Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) and rural affordable housing programs in fiscal […]
T-HUD Amendment on the Multifamily Transformation
The House of Representatives is considering is FY 2015 Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill (HR 4745). NAHMA will provide a comprehensive update on this […]
Multifamily Housing EIV System 9.7 Release Summary
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 EIV system update 9.7 was successfully released on May 31, 2014, and will have full […]
NAHMA Announces 2014 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award Winners
For the fifth year, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Affordable Housing Vanguard Awards. […]
NAHMA Announces 2014 Affordable 100 List
NAHMA announced today its 2014 Affordable 100, a list of the 100 largest affordable multifamily property managers, ranked by affordable unit counts. The list […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Urge the Senate Appropriations Committee to Avoid Funding Cuts to Project-Based Section 8
The Project-Based Section 8 program faces considerable risk in its FY 2015 appropriations. The House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has included the Obama Administrations […]
Minnesota Housing Announces Request for Proposals: Bonding support increases available RFP Funding – Up to $110 Million Now Available
The 2014 bonding bills included $100 million for housing: $80 million in Housing Infrastructure Bond proceeds and $20 million in Government Obligation Bond proceeds […]
FAQs and Best Practices for Intrusive Testing Requirements as Part of Capital Needs Assessments
NAHMA recently received this document from HUD containing FAQs and best practices for intrusive testing as part of Capital Needs Assessments. Accompanying this document […]
NAHMA Announces Entry Deadlines for 2014 Communities of Quality Awards Submissions
The submission deadline for entries to the National Affordable Housing Management Associations (NAHMA) 2014 Communities of Quality Awards program is Nov. 7, 2014. The […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Ask Ways and Means Members to Co-sponsor Housing Credit Legislation
NAHMA recently received this grassroots action alert from the Affordable Rental Housing ACTION (A Call To Invest in Our Neighborhoods). We encourage our member […]
NAHMAnalysis on Legislation Seeking to Reform the Housing Finance Industry
A NAHMAnalysis that provides a summary of several housing finance reform bills in Congress is now available at NAHMA.org. On September 6, 2008, the […]
Multifamily Transformation Update
On Friday, May 5, 2014 NAHMA staff participated in a stakeholder conference call with Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary Ben Metcalf and other HUD staff […]
REAC Schedule of the Status of Prior Audit Findings
Schedule of the Status of Prior Audit Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations There will be a system release on May 30th to update the […]
HUD’s Methodology for Rating Troubled Projects in the Sustaining Our Investment Program
A checklist containing HUDs methodology for rating troubled projects in the Sustaining Our Investments program is now available on the NAHMA website. To view […]
GAO Report on the RAD Program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released the following report on HUDs Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act […]
May – September Inspection Schedule for MAHMA properties
MAHMA has received a list of properties are pending inspections that will occur between May 5th to be completed by September 30, 2014. Inspectors […]
2014 Income and Rent Limits for the HOME Program
HUD has recently issued the 2014 income and rent limits for the HOME program; both are effective May 1, 2014. The HOME Income Limits […]
HUD Clarifies Housing Notice H2013-23
HUD recently issued a clarification on Housing Notice H2013-23, Change in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) Submission Requirements for Some Multifamily Housing Projects. (From HUD): […]
Congressional Management Foundation Advocacy Videos
In February, 2014, NAHMA posted two introductory videos from CMF that focused on general communication strategies and information on the best practices in messaging. […]
Multifamily Transformation on Hold
Last year, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs publicly announced a plan to better deliver on its mission by modernizing its business model. On […]
FY 2015 Multifamily MIPs
HUD has released the FY 2015 FHA Multifamily, Health Care Facilities, and Hospital Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIPs). The FY 2015 MIPs are the same […]
LIHC Newsletter Issue #55
Issue #55 of the Low Income Housing Credit Newsletter is now available on the NAHMA website. The LIHC Newsletter provides a forum for networking […]
Policy Limited Denial of Participation (LDP)
The Multifamily Office of Asset Management published a Housing Notice for Limited Denial of Participation (LDP) that seeks to provide clarity and instruction on […]
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Urge Your Representatives to Sign on to These Letters
NAHMA is asking that members contact their Congressional Representatives and urge them to sign the attached letters that request higher funding levels for Project-Based […]
HUD Update: Implementation of the FY 2014 Funding Provisions for Housing Choice Voucher Program
HUD recently issued the Notice PIH 2014-05 which details the implementation of the fiscal year 2014 funding provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. […]
Tax Credit Comment Opportunity: Recommendations for 2014-2015 Priority Guidance Plan
The Treasury Department and IRS invite public comment on recommendations for items that should be included on the 2014-2015 Priority Guidance Plan. The Treasury […]
Office of Multifamily Housing Top 25 Policy Priorities
As part of the Headquarters Transformation, Multifamily established a Program Administration Office (PAO) within my immediate office. PAO acts as my policy team and […]
The Obama Administration’s FY 2015 Budget
On March 4, 2014 the Obama Administration issued its budget request for fiscal year 2015. The Presidents budget serves as a framework for Congress […]
LIHTC Update
A HUD memo regarding policy changes to the FHA Low Income Housing Tax Credit Pilot can now be found on the NAHMA website. The […]
2016 Minnesota Housing Tax Credit Allocation Plan
Amended 2016 QAP The Minnesota Housing Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) combines state and federally legislated priorities and other Minnesota Housing priorities established following receipt […]
Revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Posted for Public Comment
On February 28, 2014 the Department posted the draft revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide for public comment. The Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide […]
IRS Notice 2014-15 extends time period for alternative method for inspection and certification reviews
Notice 2012-18, published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin on March 5, 2012, provided state housing finance agencies that participated in the Physical Inspections Pilot […]
Revised Section 8 Renewal Guide- Posted for Public Comments
A revision to the Section 8 Renewal Guide was posted today on HUDClips and can also be directly accessed through the below link. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/mfhsec8
Implementation of VAWA Notice and Results of the 2013 Multi-Family Housing Annual Fair Housing Occupancy Report
The Results of the 2013 Multi-Family Housing Annual Fair Housing Occupancy Report and an Administrative Notice regarding the Implementation of the Violence Against Women […]
Draft Tax Reform Legislation Released in the House
On Wednesday, February 27 the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp released a discussion draft of his Tax Reform Act of 2014. […]
Change in Ownership/Management Company Policy
OHFA’s Office of Program Compliance has developed a policy on ownership and management company changes. The policy is necessary due to an increase in […]
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Please Sign on to this FY15 THUD 302(b) Letter
NAHMA has recently been invited to share a letter intended for the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that urges the Committees leadership to increase […]
4350.1 Re-write: Subordinate Debt, LIHTC and Subsidy Layering, and Commercial and Ground Leases
HUD has released the next three draft chapters from its 4350.1 Asset Management Handbook rewrite. They are: · Chapter 3.2 Commercial and Ground Leases; […]
TRACS Rules Of Behavior and 202d call
HUDs clarification of the TRACS Rules of Behavior are attached for your review. For those interested in the TRACS Version 202(d) update, HUD has […]
NAHMA Announces 2014 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award Program Details and Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) 2014 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award will be April 4, 2014. The Vanguard […]
FY 14 AAFs and RAD Technical Corrections
HUD has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs). They were effective as of February 18, 2014. Please see HUDs Federal […]
Make Your Community a NAHMA Community of Quality
Affordable housing providers who create safe, attractive, well-maintained properties that are neighborhood assets deserve to be recognized for their outstanding achievements. That’s why the […]
Rural Development Income Limits
On February, 12 2014 USDA-Rural Development issued a Special Procedure Notice regarding the Rural Development Income Limits. To view this Notice, please follow this […]
Social Security Administration Will No Longer Issue SSN Print-Outs
How to Get Proof of Social Security Numbers or Benefits Beginning February 2014, the Social Security Administration will no longer issue Social Security number […]
Section 236 Mortgage Maturity and Tenant Notification
HUDs Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP) has issued a letter on the notification requirements provided to tenants living in Section 236 properties. When […]
New Developments with REAC’s FASS-MF System
The Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) has issued three new updates for its Financial Assessment of Multifamily Housing (FASS-MF) system : Global 30-day Extension for […]
Draft Audit Technique Guide for IRC 42
The IRS’ draft audit technique guide for Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 42 is now available on the NAHMA LIHTC webpage. This audit technique guide […]
NAHMAnalysis on Caregivers
A NAHMAnalysis that addresses the issue of elderly or residents with disabilities who deny caregiver assistance is now available on the NAHMA website. During […]
2014 Income Limits
The 2014 income limits have been posted by HUD. If you have any questions please let me know. http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il14/index.html
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Urge Members of Congress to Provide Full Funding for Affordable Housing Programs
On Thursday, December 12, the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, which sets overall discretionary spending for fiscal year 2014 at $1.012 […]
Breaking Rental Assistance (RA) News
NAHMA received the information below on Friday, December 13, 2013 regarding the status of Rental Assistance. We are updating you on the status of […]
HUD Update: 4350.3 REV-1 Change 4 Revisions Issued
HUD has posted the 4350.3 Change 4 Revisions to HUDCLIPS. These changes are dated November 27, 2013. According to the Revised Transmittal: The changes […]
HUD Names Acting Hub Director for the Ohio Hub
HUD announced on December 10 that Mr. Dan Burke, who holds the position as the Chicago Hub Director, is now also the Acting Hub […]
Rural Development Update: Official FY 14 Management Fee Notice
In its Procedure Notice PN 466, dated December 5, 2013, USDA-Rural Development officially announced there would be no management fee increase for FY 2014. […]
MAHMA Wins NAHMA Innovation Award
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) announced on December 5, 2013 that the Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA) is the recipient of […]
NAHMA Grassroots Action Alert: Ask your Elected Officials to End Sequestration
NAHMAs top priority for the ongoing Budget Conference Committee is to see an end to the across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration. This Budget […]
HUD Updates to Multifamily Transformation
Since we first announced Multifamilys transformation efforts earlier this year, we have made significant progress in laying the groundwork to achieve our goals to […]
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2014
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans will increase 1.5 percent in 2014, the Social Security Administration […]
Federal Register Notices for Section 8 and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit
HUD has issued two Federal Register notices for Section 8 and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): 1. 30 Day Notice of Proposed […]
Underwriting Guidance for Transfer and MPR Multifamily Housing Transactions
An unnumbered letter from Rural Development that gives further details about the key underwriting principles and guidelines the Agency has adopted is now online […]
Small Multifamily Building Risk Share Initiative
We received the following invitation to comment on HUDs Small Multifamily Risk Share Initiative from HUD this afternoon.
NAHMAnalysis on Proposed Rule to Make Rural Development’s Voucher Program Permanent
A NAHMAnalysis that covers a proposed rule to give the Rural Development Voucher Program (RDVP) a permanent regulation is now available at NAHMA.org. This […]
Cincinnati HUD Office Closure
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced in April of this year that it planned to close a number of smaller field […]
MAHMA Online UPCS Inspection Protocol Training
MAHMA is excited to announce a new online Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection Protocol Training opportunity through The Inspection Group. Click here to […]
HUD Issues Final FMRs for FY 2014
HUD has issued the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for fiscal year 2014 in the latest issue of the Federal Register. This notice publishes the […]
From HUD Multifamily DAS Regarding HUDs Contingency Plan
As you are aware, HUD is currently contending with a lapse in appropriations. During this period, we will be have extremely limited staff available […]
Rural Development has Released its Contingency Plan in the Event of a Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Rural Development has released its contingency plan for a possible federal government shutdown. Like HUDs plan, this document will […]
Update on Section 8 Funding Under a Government Shutdown
NAHMA participated in a conference call with senior HUD officials regarding operations under a government shutdown. Of particular note: only about 400 of HUDs […]
Waiver of 3 Year Rule for Section 223f Applications
HUD Mortgagee Letter 201331, Extension of Temporary Authority for Multifamily Hubs to Process Waiver Requests Pertaining to the 3-Year Rule for Section 223(f) Refinancing […]
2014 OCAFs
HUD has published the 2014 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs), which are used to adjust Section 8 rents renewed under section 524 of the […]
Revised Base City High Cost Percentages and High Cost Areas
HUD Notice H 13-27, Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2013, lists the revised Base City High Cost […]
Showcase Your Communities on the New Web Map!
MAHMA is pleased to announce the partnership of RentalHousingDeals.com,the fastest growing affordable housing listing services, as a preferred provider of online marketing and advertisement […]
FHA Commitment Authority
According to a recent letter from HUD, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has exhausted its commitment authority for fiscal year 2013. Through the end […]
2014 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) Published
The Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2014 were published in the September 16, 2013 Federal Register. These factors are used for adjusting or […]
ACA Open Enrollment Reminder
NAHMA received this information regarding the benefits of the Affordable Care Act to HUD-assisted households courtesy of HUD. We would like to pass this […]
Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Occupancy Interim Notice
HUD Notice H 2013-24, Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Occupancy Interim Notice, is now available on the HUD webpage at NAHMA.org. The purpose […]
Delay TRACS 202d Implementation
HUD has issued the following notice regarding the implementaiton of TRACS 202(d). “TRACS 202(d) Implementation will be delayed due to pending paperwork approval for […]
IRS and the Treasury release Revenue Ruling 2013-17: Providing Guidance for the Treatment of Same-Sex Marriages
On August 29th, the IRS and Treasury released Revenue Ruling 2013-17, providing guidance for the treatment of same-sex marriages in response to the Supreme […]
Cleveland HUD Field Office Fall Symposium
The Cleveland HUD Field Office Fall Industry Symposium will be held on 09/11/2013. Please see the attached document for more information regarding this event. […]
Notice H 2013-25 – Updated Guidelines for Continuation of Interest Reduction Payments (IRP) after Refinancing
On August 23, the Office of Multifamily Housing issues Notice H 2013-25 entitled Updated Guidelines for Continuation of Interest Reduction Payments after Refinancing: “Decoupling,” […]
Order your HUD 4350.3 Change 4 Today!
Order your copy of the HUD Handbook 4350.3 Change 4 today! Copies are available to MAHMA members for $50 and non-members for $60 each […]
Injunction Issued in PBCA NOFA Case
The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction in the case CMS Contract Management et al v. United States, in which some […]
HUD 4350.3 Change 4 Released
HUD has issued the release of the HUD 4350.3 Change 4. It is effective as of the issue date. A copy of the transmittal […]
Correction to 202 and 811 Streamlining Rule
HUD issued a technical correction to its rule, Streamlining Requirements Governing the Use of Funding for SupportiveHousing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities […]
Proposed Regs for Rural Vouchers
The USDA-Rural Housing Service (RHS) is proposing new regulations to implement its Rural Development Voucher Program (RDVP). Section 542 of the Housing Act of […]
Change in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) Submission Requirements
Housing Notice H 2013-23, Change in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) Submission Requirements for Some Multifamily Housing Projects, has been published and is now available […]
Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12) to Headline Housing Forum at Ohio Statehouse 8/27
Event to Feature Local and National Housing Experts Discussing Ohio Market Trends, Expanding the Supply of Affordable Housing, Aging in Place, and Creating Housing […]
Noteworthy HCV policy changes related to the disabled
HUDs Office of Public and Indian Housing released notices which may be of interest to members who participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice […]
Grassroots Advocacy Opportunities for August
At this time, both the Senate and House of Representatives have begun a month long district work period known as the August Recess. During […]
Proposed FMRs for FY 2014
HUD has released the proposed Fair Market Rents for FY 14. Comments are due to HUD on September 4, 2013. NAHMA will review this […]
HUD Announces PBCA Awards
HUD has released the announcement of PBCA awards this afternoon. The list is available at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=2012_PBCA_NOFA_AWD_WINNERS.pdf
Implementation and Approval of Owner Adopted Admissions Preferences for the Homeless
Housing Notice 2013-21, Implementation and approval of owner-adopted admissions preferences for individuals or families experiencing homelessness, was issued July 25, 2013. This Notice provides […]
Marie Head Steps Down from Her Position as Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary
HUD has issued a letter announcing that Marie Head is stepping down from her position as Multifamily Deputy Assistant Secretary. The letter also announces […]
HUD Memo on Age-Restrictions in FHA Insured Multifamily Housing
A HUD memo addressing the Departments planned policy toward age-restrictions in FHA insured housing is now available on the NAHMA website. A Housing Notice […]
HOME Final Rule: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Property Standards Update
The HOME program final rule was published in todays Federal Register. This final rule amends the HOME regulations to address many of the operational […]
Using Photos to Improve HQS Oversight in the HCV Program
On July 2, 2013, HUD issued Notice PIH 2013-17, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Review of Existing HQS Requirements and the Use of […]
Proposed Rule for Capturing Excess Claim Proceeds
HUDs proposed rule, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily Mortgage Insurance; Capturing Excess Claim Proceeds, is intended to address a concern that a multifamily project […]
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposed Rule
HUD published a proposed rule, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, in the Federal Register. Comments are due to HUD on September 17. HUDs Summary of […]
MAHMA Resident Wins NAHMA Scholarship
National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation Chair Wayne Fox recently announced the awarding of 59 scholarships to residents living in properties managed […]
Transfer of Section 236 Preservation Activities to OAHP
Attached is a memo issued by Deputy Assistant Secretary Marie Head, regarding the transfer of Section 236 preservation transactions to the Office of Affordable […]
FHA commitment authority
Attached memo regarding commitment authority in the GI/SRI fund from Deputy Assistant Secretaries Marie Head and Roger Miller. This memo explains how and when […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Make Sure Senators Retain the LIHTC in Tax Reform Legislation
The Affordable Rental Housing A.C.T.I.O.N. (A Call To Invest in Our Neighborhoods) is a grassroots campaign led by a broad, cross-industry coalition of over […]
Guidance on Housing Notice H 2013-17
A recent memo from HUD that provides guidance on Housing Notice H 2013-17 is now available on the NAHMA website on the HUD page, […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Urge Congress to Restore Rural Rental Assistance Funding
The Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance (RA) program will experience harmful shortfalls as a result of sequestration and other across-the-board cuts in the FY […]
2013 OHFA LIHTC Competitive Funding Announced
OHFA has announced the results for the 2013 LIHTC Competitive Funding. Click here to access the results.
Contact Congress and Voice Support for Restoring the FY 2013 Cuts to Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance Program
As a result of sequestration and other across-the-board cuts in the FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations bill, there will be shortfalls in the Section 521 […]
Date of PBCA NOFA Awards Announced
Unless prohibited from doing so by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, HUD intends to announce the selection of PBCAs […]
NAHMA Announces 2013 Vanguard Award Winners
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Affordable Housing Vanguard Awards. These awards were […]
Section 515/8 Housing Notice & Chicago HUB
HUD announced that owners of properties with a Section 515 Rural Rental Housing loan from USDA and a Section 515/8 HAP contract from HUD […]
RHS Plans to Manage Contract Shortfalls in FYs 2013-2014
On May 22, NAHMA staff participated in a call with the Rural Housing Service (RHS) to discuss the rental assistance shortfalls in FY 2013-2014 […]
HUD Set Aside Notice
Attached you will find a copy of a notice from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding 2013 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) […]
Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2013
The fiscal year 2013 Annual Adjustment Factors (AFFs) for the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Program is now available on the NAHMA website. […]
HUD and FHA Release Furlough Days Schedule
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is notifying the public today that it will close its offices nationwide on Friday, May […]
Three Unnumbered USDA-Rural Development Letters
Three unnumbered letters from USDAs Rural Development are now available on the NAHMA website: Management of Rental Assistance Highlights internal changes in the […]
Multifamily and Healthcare Claim Rate Report
The Office of Housing has published a report that shows claim rates in the Multifamily and Healthcare offices. The annual claim rates are charted […]
Mortgagee Letter Authorizing FHA Approved Lenders Delegation over the Non-Critical Repair
Mortgagee Letter 2013-13, Lender Delegation of Non-Critical Repair Administration, is now available on the NAHMA website. This Mortgagee Letter (ML) authorizes delegation of the […]
Revised FY 2013 FMRs for the HCV Program and FHA Loan Interest Rate Information
Revised FMRs Revised Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program for FY 2013 are […]
Sequestration Update: Cost Saving Measures for PHAs facing Sequestration Cuts
On April 26, HUDs Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent letters to PHA executive directors, providing interim guidance regarding cost savings measures […]
Two New HUD Guidance Documents for Section 811
On April 30, HUD and the Department of Justice (DOJ) released new joint guidance on the Fair Housing Acts design and construction accessibility requirements. […]
Notice of Intent to Change HUD-Wide Operating Model of Office Multifamily Housing
Attached is the Notice of Intent to Change the HUD-Wide operating model of the Office of Multifamily Housing that was posted in the Federal […]
PBCA NOFA – update
HUD Statement on Decision by Court of Federal Claims in CMS Contract Management, et al. v. United States Monday, April 22, 2013 On Friday, […]
HUD Announces Major Restructuring of Field Offices
HUD issued a press release announcing major restructuring plans for its field offices. (The press release follows for your review.) NAHMA also participated in […]
Guidance for Processing Interest Rate Reduction Requests
A HUD memo with guidance for processing interest rate reduction requests is now available on the NAHMA website. It will clarify the Office of […]
PBCA Court Decision Update
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Grassroots Action Alert: Funding for Project-Based Section 8
Contact Congress and Voice Support for Full Funding of Project-Based Section 8 Contracts The Presidents budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2014 includes approximately […]
HUD Notice on Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers Now Online
HUD Notice: PIH 2013-08: Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas Final Implementation is now available on the NAHMA […]
NAHMAnalysis Covering the President’s FY 2014 Budget
A new NAHMAnalysis reviewing the Presidents budget for fiscal year 2014 is now online. The document examines the proposed funding levels for HUD and […]
HUD Update on FHA Mortgage Insurance Commitment Authority
HUD has released an update regarding the departments Commitment Authority for FHA mortgage insurance under its Multifamily and Healthcare programs. The department states that […]
Comment Opportunity: Priority Guidance Plan for Treasury and IRS
In Notice 2013-22, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service invite the public to submit recommendations for items that should be included on the […]
Paragon Management Wins NAHMA COQ Award
For the 20th consecutive year, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) has recognized the best multifamily affordable housing communities across the country for […]
HUD Concentrated Risk Notice
HUD published a Housing Notice and Mortgagee Letter about concentration of principal risk. The Notice clarifies guidance and processing procedures describing how lenders can […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Amendments to Senate CR
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) strongly urges you to make your voice heard on two crucial amendments to the FY 2013 Continuing […]
Impact of sequestion on project based Section 8 and FHA programs
NAHMA has just received information from HUDs Office of Housing on how sequestration will affect its affordable housing programs. Two separate letters from Deputy […]
Revised EIV Notice H 2013-06 Issued
Housing Notice 2013-06, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System, was issued today, March 12, 2013. This Notice supersedes Notices H 2011-21, H 2008-03, H 2009-20, […]
Social Security Benefits Move Fully Electronic
Clarification on the Treatment of the Direct Express Debit Card The U.S. Social Security Administration has a new policy which will eliminate the option […]
Update on HUD employee furloughs
HUD will furlough employees as a result of sequestration. This email summarizes the best information we have available at this time regarding implementation of […]
Updates to NAHMA’s HUD and Tax Credit Web Pages
The HUD and Tax Credit web pages on the NAHMA website have been updated with new information. New Updates to the HUD Page · […]
Accessibility Training Courses
HUDs Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is conducting free training courses called Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST. There are ten training events, the […]
NAHMAnalysis 2013-0217: Sequestration is Imminent
This NAHMAnalysis will bring members up-to-date on what we know about sequestration as of today. This is the first of several updates NAHMA will […]
Update on HUD Initiatives
On February 22, the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) and other industry partners attended a briefing at HUD HQ to discuss several new […]
NAHMA Announces 2013 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award Program Details and Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) 2013 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award will be April 1, 2013. The Vanguard […]
RHS Regulation Updates
Updates to the Rural Development regulations that relate to Multi-Family Housing programs are noted below: New Procedure Notice Released: Special Procedure Notice February 7, […]
HUD Final rule on Discriminatory Effects in Housing
HUD announced it is issuing the final rule to formalize a standard on discriminatory effects in housing. The rule, Implementation of the Fair Housing […]
HUD Resource Webpage for the Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Contract
HUD created a resource webpage for the Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Contract (SPRACs) program. This webpage houses HUDs January 8 Federal Register Notice on […]
HOME and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Guidebook
HUDs HOME and the Low Income Tax Credit Guidebook is now available on NAHMAs Tax Credit webpage. HUD released this guidebook to provide technical […]
Supportive Housing for the Elderly Advance Notice of SPRAC Award Process
HUD has published advanced notice of its award process for Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Contracts (SPRACs). For more information, click on the following link: […]
NAHMA Announces 2013 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award Program Details and Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) 2013 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award will be April 1, 2013. The Vanguard […]
Recent Updates to USDA-RD Rural Housing Policies
USDA-RD published a proposed rule Civil Monetary Penalties in the Federal Register. The rule would allow USDA-RD to impose civil monetary penalties against any […]
USDA-RD FY 2013 NOFA for the Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization Demo
USDA-Rural Development published Notice of Funding Availability: Multi- Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Demonstration ProgramSection 514, 515, and 516 for Fiscal Year 2013 in […]
Federally Mandated Exclusions from Income: Republication of Corrected Listing
HUD published Federally Mandated Exclusions from Income: Republication of Corrected Listing in the Federal Register. A copy of the notice may be found here: […]
USDA-RD UL “Multi-Family Housing – Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy”
USDA-RD published its unnumbered letter (UL) Multi-Family Housing – Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy. The UL has been reissued to provide continued guidance for Multi-Family […]
Updated: FY 2013 Income Limits
HUD has published updated income limits for FY 2013. The update did not include an explanation as to why the change was made or […]
Identity Verification Reports Unavailable for 257 Multifamily EIV Users
The EIV IT team has advised us that there is an issue preventing 257 MF EIV users from obtaining Identity Verification Reports. The issue […]
HUD’s FY 2013 Income Limits for Multifamily Housing
HUD published its FY 2013 income limits for multifamily housing and are effective immediately. The FY 2013 income limits may be found here: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il13/index.html […]
HUD Federal Register Notice-New Ginnie Mae Record System for MBSs
HUD published Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of a New System of Records, Enterprise Wide Operations Data Store (December 5, 2012, Docket No. FR5613N11) […]
Form HUD-9834 Management Reviews of Multifamily Projects Posted To HUDCLIPS
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) received the following notification from HUD regarding the updated Form 9834 for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR). […]
New HUD Form 9834 for Management and Occupancy Reviews
HUD has posted a revised Form 9834 (dated 11/2012, OMB number No. 2502-0178), which is used in multifamily Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR). A […]
PBCA NOFA Status Update
MAHMA has received the notice below from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) forwared from HUD. MAHMA will continue to update this article […]
Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies
HUD published Notice H 2012-27/ Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2012-25 Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility […]
Form HUD-92006 Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing Posted To HUDCLIPS
Form HUD-92006 Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing has been approved by OMB and has been posted to HUDCLIPS. The form now has […]
Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Multifamily Housing Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Sandy Disaster Areas
HUD issued additional guidance for the multifamily properties and other victims of Hurricane Sandy, titled Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Multifamily Housing Programs […]
“Request for Information on Adopting Smoke-Free Policies in PHAs and “Multifamily Housing” Deadline
HUD has announced that it will be extending its deadline to collect additional information on adopting smoke-free policies in PHAs and multifamily properties until […]
Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Closeout Requirements and Recapture
HUD published Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Closeout Requirements and Recapture in the Federal Register. A copy of the notice may be found here: […]
Policy for Amended and Restated Use Agreement for Multifamily Projects Subject to the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990
HUD posted Notice H 2012-25 Policy for Amended and Restated Use Agreement for Multifamily Projects Subject to the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership […]
Change to Online Security Training for EIV and TRACS
Be advised the module for online security training for EIV and TRACS has changed. To complete the online security training, please follow the revised […]
Further Encouragement for O/As to Adopt Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policies
HUD published Notice H 2012-22 “Further Encouragement for O/As to Adopt Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policies” (October 26, 2012). A copy of the notice may […]
Final FY 2013 SAFMRs for PHAs in the Demonstration Program
HUD published the final FY 2013 Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) for the PHAs that have agreed to participate in the SAFMR demonstration […]
PBCA Contract Development
A key concern as of late has been whether HUD would be able to make Section 8 HAP payments to owners after the PBCA […]
HUD Guidance on Opening Housing for Older Persons to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
HUD issued new guidance to owners of multifamily properties that allows communities that are designated as housing for older persons (i.e. ages 55 and […]
Green Technical Assistance Corps
HUD’s Green Technical Assistance (TA) Corps is open. Through this pilot initiative, experts on energy efficiency and green building will provide direct technical assistance […]
IRS to Waive LIHTC Rules for Certain Properties Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Treasury/IRS announced that it will waive low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) rules that prohibit owners of low-income housing from providing housing to victims of […]
HUD Requests Information From Multifamily O/As to Aid in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Efforts
The National Affordable Housing Management Association received an update from HUD on its disaster relief response in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. So far, […]
NCSHA’s Disaster Relief Resource Center
Many affordable housing properties, including MAHMA and NAHMA member owned and managed properties, have been negatively affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you were impacted […]
VA Aid & Attendance
We have received several requests to clarify how VA Aid & Attendance payments are to be treated with respect to annual income and the […]
USDA-RD’s October Policy Changes and Updates for Multifamily Rural Housing Programs
USDA-Rural Development has made a number of policy changes that affect its multifamily housing programs. They are as follows: · Administrative Notices (AN) o […]
HUD’s statement on GAO’s PBCA recommendations
HUD provided NAHMA with an update regarding the status of its decision on the GAOs recommendations for the protests filed against the PBCA NOFA. […]
Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 ‘The Management Agent Handbook
HUD published Notice H 2012-21 Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 The […]
Educational Posters for Tenants Regarding Bed Bug Infestations from HUD
HUD has forwarded NAHMA educational posters regarding bed bug infestations that O/As can post in their projects for tenants. They were produced as a […]
HUD’s 2013 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors
HUD published its Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2013 in the Federal Register. The notice establishes operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) […]
HUD’s Documents Outlining Underwriting for RAD Property Conversions
HUD published Notice H 2012-20 FHA Underwriting Instructions for Projects Converting Assistance under the Rental Assistance Demonstration and Mortgagee Letter 2012-20 Underwriting Instructions for […]
Request for Information on Adopting Smoke-Free Policies in PHAs and “Multifamily Housing
HUD published Request for Information on Adopting Smoke-Free Policies in PHAs and Multifamily Housing in the Federal Register. A copy of the notice may […]
HUD’s Final FMRs for FY 2013
HUD published its final Fair Market Rents (FMR) for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The final FMRs may be found here: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/fmr/fmrs/docsys.html&data=fmr13 However, HUD has […]
HUD’s FAQ Document on Notice H 2012-14 Using Residual Receipts to Offset HAP Payments for “New Reg” Project-Based Section 8 Properties
HUD published a memorandum titled Clarifications of Housing Notice H 2012-14, Use of New Regulation Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts Residual Receipts […]
Clarifications to HUD’s RAD TPV to PBV Conversion Instructions for RAP and Rent Supp Properties
HUD published a notice in the Federal Register to clarify its guidance and instructions for the conversion of RAP and Rent Supp tenant protection […]
HUD’s Designation of Difficult Development Areas for 2013
HUD published its Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas for 2013 in the Federal Register. This notice designates Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) for […]
Oppose Mandatory Spending Cuts To Affordable Housing Programs
Your Congressional Representatives are heading back to their states and districts to campaign for the upcoming 2012 election cycle. NAHMA strongly encourages you to […]
HUD Expands Multifamily LIHTC Pilot to Five New Hubs
HUD announced it was expanding its Multifamily LIHTC Pilot Program to five new Hubs: Atlanta, Denver, Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Seattle. The geographic […]
Worksheet for MFH Individual Tenant File Review” for Supervisory Visits and Improper Payments Audits
USDA-Rural Development has asked NAHMA to pass along its “Worksheet for MFH Individual Tenant File Review,” which is used during RDs supervisory visits and […]
USDA-RD Multifamily Handbook Updates, New Administrative Notices, and New Unnumbered Letters
USDA-Rural Development (RD) posted a number of materials related to regulation and policy changes for rural multifamily housing programs. They are as follows: · […]
Treasury/IRS LIHC Newsletter 49
Treasury/IRS put of the Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHC) Newsletter no. 49. The newsletter discusses Rev. Proc. 2012-27, which provides the instructions for providing notice […]
HUD Announces Advanced Preservation Training Workshops This Fall/Winter
HUD announced that it will be holding additional advanced multifamily property preservation training workshops through its Partners in Housing program. The workshop is free […]
Partial Payment of Claims” to HUD’s 4350.1 Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook
HUD published revisions to Chapter 14 Partial payment of claims, Restructuring of HUD held loans, and Modifications of FHA-insured loans to the Asset Management […]
OHFA Compliance Training
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Extension Protocol for Placing Flags in APPS when a Property Receives a REAC Score Below 60 but Above 30
HUD published Notice H 2012-16 Extension of Housing Notice H 2011-24: Reissuance of Revised Protocol for Placing a Flag in the Active Partners Performance […]
NAHMAnalysis 2012 – 0911 “Updates to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook
NAHMA published NAHMAnalysis 2012 0911: Updates to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook. The NAHMAnalysis gives an overview and in-depth analysis of HUDs […]
DRAFT Revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Affiliated Documents for Public Comment
HUD is currently accepting public comment on numerous documents affliliate with the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook. The documents in the link below have […]
HUD Suspends RCS Requirements in Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
HUD sent a memorandum to its Hubs, Field Offices, Project Managers, and Contract Administrators regarding the changes to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide […]
Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas – Request for Comments
HUD published Notice H 2012-15 Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas Request for Comments. A copy of the […]
Upcoming HUD Webcasts for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program
There will be two RADcasts on Friday, September 14. 10am-11am EST First Component: Public Housing and Moderate Rehabilitation Competition 1pm-2pm EST Second […]
USDA-RD Section 538 Low Loan-to-Cost Ratio and Lease-Up Reserves
USDA-Rural Development published Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Low Loan-to-Cost Ratio in the Federal Register. RD will not be modifying the lease-up reserves and percent […]
REAC Compilation Bulletin Revision 2.3
HUD-REAC sent NAHMA its updated REAC Compilation Bulletin Revision 2.3. The updated bulletin specifically addresses scoring for single dead roaches and tenant-owned equipmentincluding fire […]
Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans
HUD published a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document for HUD Notice H 2012-08 Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans. […]
Status of the PBCA NOFA Awards and Incumbent PBCA Contract Extensions
HUD notified the National Affordable Housing Management Associatin (NAHMA) and other industry stakeholders that the Department will not be announcing the PBCA NOFA as […]
Update on HUD Notice H 2012-05: ‘Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD-insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 NAHMA published NAHMAnalysis 2012-0813 “Update on HUD Notice H 2012-05: Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in […]
Update on GAO’s Decision to Sustain the Protests for the Project-Based Section 8 PBCA NOFA
As you may have learned, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained the protests filed against HUD’s project-based Section 8 performance-based contract administrator (PBCA) Notice […]
Upcoming HUD RAD Events – Forums & Webinars
The RAD team would like to let you all know of a few upcoming events we’re working on across the country – between August […]
GAO Sustained Protests Filed Against HUD’s PBCA NOFA
the Government Accountability Office sustained the protests filed against HUD’s PBCA NOFA. According to GAO: “The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) use […]
HUD Notice Increasing MIPs for Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgages
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published notice “Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgage Insurance Premiums […]
Revised Form RD HB-1-3550 and HB-2-3550, the Subsidy Repayment Agreement for RD Loans
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 USDA-Rural Development had recently released a revised version of Form RD HB-1-3550 and HB-2-3550, the […]
HUD Guidance for the Use of Residual Receipts to Offset HAPs for New Regulation Project-Based Section 8 Properties
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published Notice H 2012-14, the “Use of “New Regulation” Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments […]
HUD Requests Public Comments on the Revised Section 8 Renewal Guide in the Federal Register
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide” in […]
HUD Final Notice-PHAS Physical Condition Scoring Notice and Revised Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published the final notice for “Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS): Physical Condition Scoring Notice […]
HUD’s Proposed FY 2013 FMRs
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published its proposed FY 2013 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). The FMRs are used to […]
HUD’s Final Notice PIH 2012-32 for the RAD Program
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HUD FR Notice Updating “Federally Mandated Exclusions From Income”
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD published “Federally Mandated Exclusions From Income” (Docket No. FR-5635-N-01) in the Federal Register. HUD’s […]
Environmental Processing Notice for FY 2010/2011 Section 202 and Section 811 Award Recipients
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HUD posted Notice H 2012-13 “Environmental Processing Notice for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Section 202 Supportive […]
NOFA for Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Demonstration for FY 2012
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 USDA-RD has published the FY 2012 NOFA for the Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation Revolving […]
HUD Webcast on the “Partners in Housing” Preservation Training 7/19 and 7/20 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 On Thursday 7/19 and Friday 7/20 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST each day, […]
Grassroots Advocacy Update on Federal Agency Conference and Travel Limitations Legislation
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) has been actively working against bills moving in […]
USDA-RHS Final Rule for New Construction of Section 514/516 and Section 515 Projects
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 USDA-RHS published the final rule to change the Reserve Account for new construction in the […]
New Administrative Notices from USDA-RHS Regarding Ordering Credit Reports and the Management Control Review
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 USDA-RD made two administrative notices (AN) regarding rural multifamily housing issues available to the public. […]
Assisted Housing for Persons With Disabilities Under Olmstead Implementation Efforts to Provide Community-based Options Rather Than Institutional Settings
HUD published Notice PIH 2012-31 “Assisted housing for persons with disabilities under Olmstead implementation efforts to provide community-based options rather than institutional settings” (June […]
HUD REAC Inspection Property Listing
Attached is a database of properties, in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, that will be getting calls from REAC contractors to schedule upcoming inspections. This task […]
Grantees Select Eligible PBS8 Properties and HUD Sends Letter to Selected Property Owners Discussing TRN Activities
On October 14, 2011, HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to competitively award $10 million to fund activities for the Tenant Resources […]
Federal Agency Conference Spending and Attendance Limitations
NAHMA published NAHMAnalysis 2012-0613-“Federal Agency Conference Spending and Attendance Limitations.” The NAHMAnalysis provides background on the General Services Administration (GSA) Las Vegas conference scandal […]
Updated Guidance on the Treatment of State Registered Lifetime Sex Offenders in Federally Assisted Housing
HUD has released Notice PIH 2012-28 “State Registered Lifetime Sex Offenders in Federally Assisted Housing.” Please note that, although this notice was released under PIH, […]
RD UL “Prepayment Clarifications and Related Issues”
Last month, USDA-RHS published RD Unnumbered Letter (UL) “Prepayment Clarifications and Related Issues” (May 14, 2012). The letter provides guidance, clarification, and corrections on […]
GRASSROOTS ACTION: Support Full-Funding for Project-Based Section 8! Call Your Congressional Representatives TODAY!
On June 7th, the House Appropriations Transportation-HUD Subcommittee passed its FY 2013 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill. The bill contains significant cuts to the project-based Section 8 […]
Grassroots Action Needed: Support Project-Based Section 8! Call Your Representatives
NAHMA has learned that the House Appropriations Transportation-HUD Subcommittee may cut or underfund the project-based Section 8 program in the House’s FY 2013 Transportation […]
Rent to Owners in subsidized projects under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
HUD has posted Notice PIH 2012-24 “Rent to Owners in subsidized projects under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program” (May 22, 2012). The Notice […]
Section 8 Renewal Guide Changes
HUD has issued page changes to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Book. NAHMA has posted these changes to our HUD webpage as: Page […]
2013 Regional Affordable Housing Conference
Thank you to those who attended! The Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association hosted the 2013 Regional Affordable Housing Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn […]
New USDA-RD Administrative Notices and Unnumbered Letters for Rural Multifamily Programs
In the last two months, USDA-RD published several administrative notices and unnumbered letters regarding policies and regulations for rural multifamily housing programs. They are […]
HUD Webinar on Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demo Program Wed. May 30
HUD has announced that they will be holding a webinar on the Section 811 (disabled housing) Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Demonstration Program, which was […]
HUD’s Proposed Changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based and Project-Based Voucher Programs
HUD has published the proposed rule “The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA): Changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and Section […]
HUD Notice on Supplemental Guidance for the Identification of Supportive Services Tenants/Organizations in HUD Assisted Housing
HUD published Notice PIH 2012-22/H 2012-09 “Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance Regarding Identification of Family Member, Friend or Other Persons or Organization Supportive […]
Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination, or Assignment of M2M Loans in TPA and Refinance Transactions
HUD has published Notice H 2012-10 “Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination, or Assignment of Mark-to-Market (M2M) Loans in Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) and Refinance […]
HUD FASS Performance Indicator Thresholds for Multifamily Properties
HUD has provided the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) with a copy of the FASS performance indicator thresholds. NAHMA’s request to HUD was […]
2012 Communities of Quality Awards Submission Deadline Announced
The submission deadline for entries to the National Affordable Housing Management Association’s (NAHMA) 2012 Communities of Quality Awards program is November 9, 2012. The […]
Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans
HUD has published Notice H 2012-08 “Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans.” The Notice provides guidance for the […]
New IRS Final Rule, Revenue Procedure, and Notice for Section 42/LIHTC properties
The IRS released a final rule, a revenue procedure, and a notice that are related to the operation, oversight, and reporting for the Section […]
HUD’s Draft PBCA Customer Service Survey
HUD has released its draft performance-based contract administrator (PBCA) property owner and management agent (O/A) and tenant customer service survey for public comment. Please […]
EIV System 9.3 Release
EIV system update 9.3 was successfully released on Saturday April 28, 2012. The Multifamily weekend summarization job was successful on April 29, 2012, and […]
New Notice and Mortgage Letters Related FHA Multifamily Underwriting and Insurance
HUD has released Notice H 2012-07/Mortgagee Letter 2012-9 “Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2012” and Mortgagee Letter […]
Implementation of Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas
HUD announced it will be retracting Notice PIH 2012-19 “Implementation of Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas“. The […]
HUD’s Father’s Day Celebration
HUD is encouraging affordable properties across the U.S. to participate in Father’s Day 2012 on June 16th – the Saturday before the actual holiday. […]
Notice 2012-06 Requiring Owners with PBS8, 202, 811, RAP, and Rent Supp Contracts to Obtain a DUNS Number and Register in CCR by June 22
HUD published Notice H 2012-06, which codifies the DUNS Number and CCR registration requirements into Federal regulations. Owners with Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance […]
GRASSROOTS ACTION REQUESTED: Support Project-Based Section 8! NAHMA Congressional Call-In Campaign April 25 and 26
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) has learned that the House Appropriations Transportation-HUD Subcommittee may cut or underfund the project-based Section 8 program […]
New HUD Bed Bug Guidance Released by HUD
HUD Notice H 2012-5, “Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD-insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing supersedes the previous bed bug guidance in Housing Notice 2011-20. […]
NAHMAnalysis 2012-0420-FY 2013 Funding for Project-Based Section 8 Contract Renewals
NAHMAnalysis 2012-0420 “FY 2013 Funding for Project-Based Section 8 Contract Renewals” is now online. The NAHMAnalysis discusses the Obama Administration and Congress’s budget […]
HUD’s Qualified Census Tracts for LIHTCs in 2013
HUD has published the Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for LIHTCs in 2013. HUD is making new designation of QCTs on the basis of new […]
HUD’s FY 2012 AAFs
HUD published its Annual Adjustment Factors (AAF) for FY 2012 for Section 8 rental assistance contracts on their contract anniversaries in the Federal Register. […]
Amendments to the Status of Information in HUD’s Public and Indian Housing Information Center
HUD has announced its plans to amend an existing Privacy Act System of Records, Inventory Management System (IMS), also known as the Public and […]
HUD’s Proposed Rules for the Multifamily Accelerated Processing Program for Loan Applications
HUD has issued a proposed notice and a proposed rule for the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) program. MAP is a processing system introduced in 2000 […]
HUD Federal Register Notice-Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing MIPs for FY 2013
HUD has published the Notice “Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013” in the […]
Webinar Opportunities for HUD Grantees: SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program & Bond Underwriting
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program & the Underwriting Process: Connecting Small Contractors to HUD-Funded Construction Projects Wednesday, April 11 & 18, 2012 1:00-2:30 p.m. […]
HUD Section 202/811 Events on Tuesday April 24
HUD invites you to participate in two different events related to the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program on Tuesday, April 24. […]
HUD’s Proposed Rule to Streamline Funding Requirements for Section 202 and 811 Programs
HUD has published its proposed rule on “Streamlining Requirements Governing the Use of Funding for Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities Programs” […]
Call Your Representatives TODAY and Request an Increase in Funding for the Transportation-HUD Account in FY 2013
Several of NAHMA’s industry colleagues have organized a nationwide Congressional Call-in campaign both TODAY Tuesday March 27 and TOMORROW Wednesday March 28 to request […]
HUD FASS Performance Indicators for Multifamily Properties and Synopsis of the Performance Assessment
Local HUD HUBs have been sending out HUD FASS Performance Evaluation letters notifying owners of a HUD-assisted property’s overall financial risk-rating based on the […]
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Revised Implementation of the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program
HUD has posted a notice regarding the “Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Revised Implementation of the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program.” This notice establishes […]
USDA-RD Notices and Letters for Rural Multifamily Programs for March 2012
Recently, USDA-RD has published a number of notices and letters regarding updates to rural multifamily housing programs. They are as follows: Rural Development […]
NOFA for PBCA Information
NOFA for PBCAs and ACC for NOFA Q&A (Update as of 03/23/2012) HUD will accept questions for this Q&A until 5pm Eastern Daylight […]
NAHMA 2012 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award Entry Information
The deadline for submissions for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) 2012 Affordable Housing Vanguard Award is April 13, 2012. The Vanguard Award […]
HUD Notice PIH 2012-19 for Implenting Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At- Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas
HUD released Notice PIH 2012-19 “Implementation of Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At- Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas.” The Notice provides information and […]
HUD’s PBCA NOFA Deadline Changes, Technical Corrections, Webcast, and FAQs
HUD announced it has made technical corrections to the PBCA NOFA, including a two month extension to the application deadline and estimated start date. […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Ask Your Senators to Support Funding for HOME By Signing On to “Dear Colleague” Letter and Support Funding for the Project-Based Section 8 Program
Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) are currently circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter in support of increasing HOME funding. NAHMA supports […]
Grassroots Action Alert: Support Funding for Affordable Housing and Sign Your Company on to a Congressional Appropriations Letter
In FY 2012, both the House and Senate Appropriations Transportation-HUD Subcommittees approved substantial cuts to the 302(b) allocation, which sets spending limits in both […]
HUD Memo Regarding Housing Ex-Offenders
Secretary Donovan and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing and FHA Commissioner Carol Galante released a memo asking O/As of multifamily housing […]
PBCA NOFA Webcast Friday March 16 at 12:30 PM EST
HUD will be holding a webcast this Friday to discuss the PBCA NOFA. The webcast will take place Friday, March 16, at 12:30 PM […]
HUD’s FY 2012 PBCA NOFA
HUD has released its NOFA for the “FY 2012 Performance Based Contract Administration (PBCA) Program for the Administration of Project Based Section 8 Housing […]
Ask Your Congressional Representatives to Support Funding for HOME
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) is currently circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter in support of restoring HOME funding to FY 2011 levels, about $1.6 billion. […]
Ask Your Congressional Representatives to Cosponsor Important LIHTC Legislation H.R. 3661 and S. 1989
Congressmen Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced H.R. 3661, a bill that would permanently extend the flat 9 percent credit rate and […]
FY 2012 NOFA For Choice Neighborhoods Grants
HUD published its FY 2012 NOFA for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants. HUD plans to awards up to $5 million for 17-20 grants and […]
Reminder HUD Housing Notice 2011-01
Notice H 2011-01 was issued on January 5, 2011, providing the regulatory reporting requirements and guidance for legal entities receiving federal assistance. Rental assistance […]
GRASSROOTS ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Representatives to Support Full Funding for the Project-Based Section 8 Contract Renewals in FY 2013
Earlier this month, President Obama has submitted his FY 2013 Budget Request to Congress. In the request, HUD proposed serious cuts and a return […]
Partners in Housing – Multifamily Preservation Training
In the spring, HUD will be hosting free workshops across the nation regarding preservation tools for multifamily housing in conjunction with Training, Development, and […]
Housing Notice on Tenant Protection Vouchers
HUD has released Housing Notice 2012-03, “Guidance on Eligibility for Tenant Protection Vouchers Following Certain Housing Conversion Actions.” This notice addresses frequently asked questions […]
NAHMAnalysis 2012-0223-FY 2013 Budget Request for Affordable Rental Housing Programs
NAHMA released our NAHMAnalysis on the FY 2013 Obama Administration Budget Request, “NAHMAnalysis 2012-0223-FY 2013 Budget Request for Affordable Rental Housing Programs.” The […]
Further Guidance for the Use of EIV in Public Housing and Section 8 Programs
HUD posted Notice PIH 2012-10, “Verification of Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Social Security (SS) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits; and Effective Use of […]
Collection Procedures for Excess Income Receivables and Form HUD-93104, Monthly Report of Excess Income
HUD published Notice H 2012-02 “Collection Procedures for Excess Income Receivables and Form HUD-93104, Monthly Report of Excess Income.” The Notice describes the […]
President Obama’s FY 2013 Budget Request Cuts Funding For Project-Based Section 8 Contracts
On February 13, President Obama presented his FY 2013 budget request to Congress and the public. The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) was extremely […]
2012 Calendar Contest Rules Available
The Next Step is Yours Let’s Take Care of Our World In addition to the yearly drug-free theme, this year’s contest continues to include […]
Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit Pilot Program
HUD has announced the launch of the Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Pilot Program in Notice H 2012-01. HUD first brought the pilot […]
Physical Inspections Pilot Program
A Physical Inspection Pilot Program which tests the feasibility of conducting one coordinated inspection on mixed-financed properties by which would satisfy LIHTC, HUD and/or […]
FY 2012 NOFA for USDA-RD Section 538 Loan Guarantees
USDA-RD published their FY 2012 NOFA for loan guarantees under the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The NOFA contains information about […]
FY12 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Competition Conference Call at 2:15 PM EST
On Monday, February 6, 2012 HUD will be holding a conference call to discuss the FY 2012 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Competition at 2:15 PM […]
DUNS/CCR and Auto OCAF information
In January of 2011, HUD published Notice 2011-01, which requires ownership entities of our subsidized properties (see attached Notice for applicability) to obtain a […]
Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
HUD published its final rule “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity” in the Federal Register. The […]
2012 PAC Renewal Instructions Announced
HUD has just released the instructions for renewing Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) for 2012. The instructions provide guidance to the field for processing PAC […]
Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Deceased Tenants Report to Reduce Subsidy Payment & Administrative Errors
HUD has published Notice PIH 2012-04, “Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Deceased Tenants Report to Reduce Subsidy Payment & Administrative Errors.” […]
HUD Fair Housing Rule on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
January 30, HUD Secretary Donovan announced new regulations to ensure equal access to housing for all Americans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. […]
HUD Multifamily Announces New Acting Director for the Office of Housing Assistance and Contract Administration Oversight
HUD Multifamily has announced that Kerry Hickman will serve as the Acting Director of the Office of Housing Assistance and Contract Administration Oversight (OHACAO) […]
2012 HOME Rent and Income Limits
On Thursday, January 19, 2012 HUD issued the 2012 HOME Program rent and income limits. The effective date of the limits is February 9, […]
Announcement of Funding Awards for the Assisted Living Conversion Program; FY 2010
HUD published the “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Assisted Living Conversion Program; FY 2010” in the Federal Register. A copy of the […]
HUD Issues Guidance on Extensions of RAP and Rent Supp Contracts in FY 2012 and Beyond
on January 24, HUD notified NAHMA that it had provided its Hub and Program Center Directors with instructions for issuing extensions of up to […]
Notice of Funding Availability: Rural Development Voucher Program
On January 24 USDA-RD posted the “Notice of Funding Availability: Rural Development Voucher Program” in the Federal Register. Funding is now available for the […]
HUD Multifamily Letter Regarding the Status of the PBCA NOFA
On January 23, 2012 HUD Multifamily DAS Marie Head sent a letter to HUD’s affordable housing industry partners regarding the status of the PBCA […]
NAHMA Announces Multifamily Industry Award Winners!
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Industry and AHMA Awards. The list includes both individuals […]
Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention in HUD Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing
Recently, NAHMA participated in an industry discussion with HUD to discuss our concerns with Notice H 2011-20 “Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention […]
REAC Technical Review (TR) / Data Base Adjustment (DBA) Preparation
Earlier this month NAHMA participated in a conference call with REAC staff to discuss the information necessary to submit a successful TR/DBA appeal. NAHMA has prepared […]
HUD’s Proposed Rule to Address Operational Challenges in the HOME Program
HUD published a proposed rule titled “HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Updating Property Standards” in the Federal Register. HUD has […]
Income Exclusion of Kinship, Kin-GAP and Other Guardianship Care Payments
HUD released Notice PIH 2012-01 “Income Exclusion of Kinship, Kin-GAP and Other Guardianship Care Payments.” The notice clarifies the treatment of income received […]
New USDA-RD Administrative Notices and Unnumbered Letters
Over the last few months, USDA-RD issued a number of procedures and administrative notices, as well as unnumbered letters, online that may be of […]
New HUD Notices and Federal Register Notices
HUD Notices HUD Notice H 2011-35 “Hub and National Loan Committees” (December 29, 2011) The notice extends and revises Loan Committee Housing […]
HUD’s Proposed Rule to Address Operational Challenges in the HOME Program
Last month, HUD published a proposed rule titled “HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Updating Property Standards” in the Federal Register. […]
Update to the Rental Policy Working Group Conceptual Proposals
In August, NAHMA submitted comments on the White House’s “Rental Policy Working Group Federal Rental Alignment Opportunities -Conceptual Proposals,” released in July 2011. This […]
EIV Existing Tenant Search
Recently we have been asked to clarify what documentation is needed in an applicant’s file if the applicant household is rejected for a reason […]
IRS Notices
The following IRS notices may be of interest: Notice 2012-03 provides guidance on current refunding issues (as defined in Treas. Reg. §1.150-1(d)(3)) that refund […]
Proposed Rule to Address Operational Challenges in the HOME Program
HUD published a proposed rule titled “HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Updating Property Standards” in the Federal Register. HUD has […]
HUD Memo on Impact of FY 2012 Funding on Section 202 and 811 Programs
HUD Multifamily sent out a memo regarding the impact of FY 2012 appropriations on the Section 202 and 811 programs. While there is no […]
HUD Notice “Terminal Guidance on Disaster Housing Assistance Program – Ike and Extension Operating Requirements”
HUD published Notice PIH 2011-66 “Terminal Guidance on Disaster Housing Assistance Program – Ike (DHAP-Ike) and Extension Operating Requirements” for PHAs and the housing […]
Update on HUD’s plans for residual receipts
HUD has issued a follow up to its November 22 memo, “Impact of HUD’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget on Section 8 Project Based Rental […]
HUD Notice PIH 2011-60 DUNS Number and CCR Registration Requirements
HUD has posted Notice PIH 2011-60 “Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) requirement” online. The notice requires public housing agencies (PHAs), their […]
FY 2012 Income Limits
HUD has published the FY 2012 Income Limits. The effective date is December 1, 2011. Please see: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il.html
Collection Procedures for Delinquent Section 202 Direct Loans
HUD published Notice H 2011-32 “Collection Procedures for Delinquent Section 202 Direct Loans.” The Notice provides new procedures for collecting delinquent Section 202 mortgage […]
NAHMA Analysis 2011-1122 “FY 2012 Appropriations for Affordable Housing Programs
NAHMA published NAHMA Analysis 2011-1122 “FY 2012 Appropriations for Affordable Housing Programs.” The NAHMAnalysis gives an overview of the FY 2012 budget and appropriations […]
HUD Memo on Upcoming PBS8 Policy Changes to Address Budgetary Challenges
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Janet Golrick issued a memo to Multifamily Property Owners regarding the FY 2012 multifamily housing program appropriations […]
Deficit Reduction “Super Committee” Gives Up
The Co-Chairs of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction issued a public statement saying the Committee will not meet its statutory Nov. 23 […]
FY 2010 and 2011 Section 202 and 811 NOFA Recipients
HUD announced the recipients of $749 million in capital advances and PRAC grants for the Section 202 and 811 programs for FY 2010 and […]
Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard
HUD published a proposed rule regarding “Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard” (November 16, 2011, Docket No. FR-5508-P-01). The proposed rule, […]
Policy for Treatment of Proceeds Resulting from the Sale of FHA-insured or Secretary-held formerly insured Multifamily Projects by Nonprofit Owners
HUD posted Notice H 2011-31 regarding the “Policy for Treatment of Proceeds Resulting from the Sale of FHA-insured or Secretary-held formerly insured Multifamily Projects […]
VOTE to Reduce the Frequency of MORs Through the Federal SAVE Award Program
As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to improve efficiency and reduce federal spending, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has launched the […]
Office of Housing – Leadership Announcements
Acting Assistant Secretary for Housing Carol Galante announced the appointment of three key staff members in the Office of Housing. Most importantly for MAHMA […]
HUD Announces Proposed New Regulatory Requirements for HOME
Secretary Donovan announced that HUD will be proposing new regulatory requirements to improve performance, oversight, and accountability within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The […]
2012 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) Updated in iREMS
The Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2012 were updated in iREMS on November 03, 2011. These factors are used for adjusting or establishing […]
What’s New in the EIV System
EIV System 9.2.1 was successfully released last week. Below are the new functionalities that have been added to Multifamily EIV. Any questions related […]
October 2011 DRAFT HUD Form 9834-Management Reviews for Multifamily Housing Projects
HUD released a Federal Register notice requesting comments on revisions made to an updated draft HUD Form 9834-Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects that […]
Call Your Senators TODAY and Request Adequate Funding for Multifamily Housing Programs for FY 2012
On November 1 the Senate will vote on a minibus appropriations bill, H.R. 2112, which provides funding for the Agriculture, Transportation-HUD, Commerce, Justice, and Science […]
IRS Proposed Rule on Partnerships
The IRS recently published REG-109564-10, which contains proposed regulations removing §1.704-1(b)(2)(iii)(e) (the de minimis partner rule) because the rule may have resulted in unintended […]
Rural Housing Service New Documents and Policy Updates
USDA-RD has posted a number documents and policy updates regarding rural multifamily housing to the web. They are as follows: USDA-RHS PowerPoint Presentation […]
Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2012
HUD published the “Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2012” (Docket No. FR-5575-N-01, October 27, 2011) in the […]
FY 2012 OCAF’s
The 2012 OCAF increase amounts are published; see below and the attached Notice. As a reminder, the new amounts are effective 02/11/2012. http://frwebgate2.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/TEXTgate.cgi?WAISdocID=0pZNYI/0/1/0&WAISaction=retrieve
HUD Federal Register FY 2010-11 Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program
HUD published the “Announcement of Funding Awards; Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program (LEPI), Fiscal Year 2010/2011” (Docket No. FR-5415-FA-41, October 26, 2011). HUD […]
HUD Federal Register Notice “Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2012
HUD published the “Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2012” (Docket No. FR-5569-N-01, October 26, 2011) in the Federal Register. The […]
Use of Reserve for Replacement Accounts in Restructured Mark-to-Market
HUD published Notice H 2011-30 “Use of Reserve for Replacement Accounts in Restructured Mark-to-Market (M2M) Properties” (October 19, 2011). The Notice specifies special […]
Ask Senators OPPOSE Coburn Amendment No. 792 to HR 2112 TODAY
As the Senate proceeds this week with the consideration of H.R. 2112-the Agriculture, T-HUD, and Commerce Appropriations minibus-NAHMA has learned that Sen. Tom Coburn […]
HUD Announces the New Tenant Resource Network Program (TRN) for Section 8 Preservation
In the next week, The Department plans to publish a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Tenant Resource Network Program (TRN), a new […]
Call Your Senators and Request Adequate Funding for Multifamily Housing Programs for FY 2012
On October 17 the US Senate will begin considering a joint appropriations bill that provides funding for the Agriculture and Transportation-HUD appropriations accounts for […]
HUD Notice H 2011-29-Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and The Management Agent Handbook
HUD released Notice H 2011-29 “Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 “The […]
Section 202 Congressional Call-In Day TODAY
NAHMA’s industry colleague, LeadingAge, is holding a call-in day today for affordable housing industry professionals to call their Congressional Representatives to let them know […]
HUD Notice H 2011-28-FY 2010 Annual Operating Cost Standards – Section 202 and Section 811
HUD posted Notice H 2011-28 “Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Operating Cost Standards – Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive […]
HUD Notices on EIV & You Brochure Use and FY 2010 and 2011 Policy for Capital Advance Authority Assignments for Section 202 and 811
HUD posted two notices of interest to affordable housing providers. They are as follows: HUD Notice H 2011-25 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & […]
NAHMA Discussion Points: State of the Performance-Based Contract Administration Program
As HUD prepares to re-compete the PBCA contracts for the 42 contested states, NAHMA has sought clarification on several questions raised by our members. […]
Treasury/IRS LIHC Newsletter #46
The Treasury/IRS LIHC Newsletter no. 46 is now online. A copy of the newsletter may be found here: http://www.nahma.org/member/Tax%20Credit/LIHC%20Newsletter%2046.pdf
Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012
HUD published the “Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012” in […]
Call Your Representatives and Request Adequate Funding for FY 2012 HUD Appropriations
The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have released their proposals for funding HUD programs for FY 2012. Although funding cuts in FY 2012 were […]
Promoting Partnerships to Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life
HUD published Notice PIH 2011-51, CPD 2011-09 “Promoting Partnerships to Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life.” The Notice outlines […]
Reissued Revised Protocol for Placing a Flag in APPS When a Property Receives a Physical Inspection Score Below 60 but Above 30
HUD posted Notice 2011-24 “Reissuance of Revised Protocol for Placing a Flag in APPS When a Property Receives a Physical Inspection Score Below 60 […]
HUD Announcement of Awards for the FY 2009 Section 202 SuperNOFA
HUD announced the award recipients of the Section 202 FY 2009 SuperNOFA grants. A copy of the notice is available here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-09-06/pdf/2011-22727.pdf
Underwriting Policies and Procedures for Commercial Space and Income in HUD-Insured Multifamily Projects
HUD posted Notice H 2011-23, “Underwriting Policies and Procedures for Commercial Space and Income in HUD-Insured Multifamily Projects.” The notice provides instructions and […]
Plan for Retrospective Review of Regulatory Actions under E.O. 13563″ for all Executive Agencies
On August 23, the Obama Administration released its final “Plan for Retrospective Review of Regulatory Actions under E.O. 13563” for all Executive Agencies, including […]
Member Benefit: Free General Listing for NAHMA Maps on ApartmentSmart.com
MAHMA would like to remind you about the opportunity to receive a free general listing on NAHMA Maps (http://nahma.apartmentsmart.com) and ApartmentSmart.com as part of your […]
HUD FY 2010 NOFA for the Multifamily Energy Innovation Fund
HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP) issued the FY 2010 NOFA for the Multifamily Energy Innovation Fund. This fund provides a total of […]
HUD Notice H 2011-21 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System”
On August 17, HUD issued Notice H 2011-21 for EIV, which supersedes HUD Notices H 2008-03, H 2009-20, and H 2010-10. A copy of […]
USDA-RHS FY 2011 NOFA for Section 515 Multifamily Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Pilot
USDA-RHS published “Notice of Funding Availability: Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation Revolving Loan Fund (PRLF) Demonstration Program for Fiscal Year 2011” in the Federal […]
Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention in HUD Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing
HUD posted Notice H 2011-20 “Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention in HUD Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing.” Bed bug infestations have […]
HUD PIH Notices on HCV Rent Reasonableness and PHA and Affiliate Transactions
On August 17, HUD PIH published two notices of interest to multifamily housing providers and services. They are as follows: HUD Notice PIH […]
Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012
HUD published the “Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012” (Docket […]
HUD Announcement of Funding Awards for Service Coordinators, Section 811 Supportive Housing, and Assisted Living Conversion Program
HUD published several announcements of FY 2009 funding awards for multifamily housing programs. They are as follows: Announcement of Funding Awards for the […]
HUD Notices for Updated Processing Guidance for Section 202 and 811 Programs
HUD published two Housing Notices that are of interest to Multifamily O/As. They are as follows: HUD Notice H 2011-17 “HUD Amendment to […]
Offical HUD Letter to PBCA Applicants Released
As an update to the status of the performance-based contract administration (PBCA) transition, attached is the notification letter HUD sent out to all applicants who […]
Update on the PBCA transition
NAHMA has just received an update from HUD on the status of the performance-based contract administrator (PBCA) transition process. Please be advised that some […]
Mortgage and Loan Insurance Programs Under the National Housing Act-Debenture Interest Rates
HUD published a notice titled “Mortgage and Loan Insurance Programs Under the National Housing Act-Debenture Interest Rates” (August 4, 2011, Docket No. FR-5493-N-02). The […]
HUD Notice PIH 2011-44 Offering PHAs and HCV Property Owners Guidance on EPA and HUD’s Lead-Based Paint Rules
HUD posted Notice PIH 2011-44 (HA) “Guidance on EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule, and the […]
USDA-RD PR 450 Updating the Mutifamily Project Servicing Handbook and Tenant Certification and Unauthortized Assistance/Repayment Forms
USDA-RD sent out Procedural Notice 450 to notify O/As of RD multifamily housing programs of changes to the Multifamily Project Servicing Handbook and the […]
PBCA Transition Process Update
NAHMA participated on a call with industry colleagues and HUD staff to receive an update on the PBCA transition process. A number of PBCAs have […]
Multifamily EIV Users
We have been made aware that some tenants are not appearing in EIV and we are researching this issue to discover the cause. In […]
Delegation of Authority for the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
HUD issued a notice in the Federal Register titled “Delegation of Authority for the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control” (July 29, […]
Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
HUD issued a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the Department is moving its regulation implementing the government-wide common rule on […]
High Cost Areas and Base City High Cost Percentages
HUD Notice H 2011-13 Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2011, was released on July 22. Please see […]
LIHC Newsletter 45 and Revised Form 8823-June 2011
The LIHC Newsletter #45 is now online as well as a new revision of Form 8823 (June 2011). Two significant changes were made to […]
Updates to the Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule
EPA finalized its Clearance Rule (PDF) (113 pp, 390K) amending the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. The Agency is not imposing additional […]
USDA-RD Administrative Notices and Unnumbered Letters for Rural Multifamily Housing
USDA-RD informed us of a number of new Administrative Notices and Unnumbered Letters clarifying and updating policies that impact rural multifamily housing. Copies of […]
HUD Multifamily Housing Preservation Website
HUD launched a new page on its website dedicated to preserving affordable multifamily housing. It may be accessed here: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/presrv/presmfh
Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority”
HUD published a consolidated notice of delegation of authority from the Secretary and various HUD offices to the General Counsel. Of interest to […]
HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation Extended to July 31, 2012
HUD published Notice H 2011-12, which extends HUD Notice H 2010-11 “HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation” through July 31, 2012. Notice H 2010-11 revised […]
DRAFT HUD Form 9834- Management Reviews for Multifamily Housing Projects
In June, HUD released a Federal Register notice requesting comments on revisions made to a new draft HUD Form 9834-Management Review for Multifamily Housing […]
FY 2011 NOFA Section 515 New Construction or Purchase and Rehabilitation of Existing Rural Multi-Family Properties
USDA-RD published the “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Program for New Construction or Purchase and Rehabilitation of Existing Rural […]
FY 2011 HOME Income Limits and FY 2010 LEP Initiative Program NOFA
HUD has posted two notices of interest to affordable multifamily housing providers. They are as follows: FY 2011 HOME Income Limits-http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/limits/income/2011/index.cfm FY […]
FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Multifamily Housing Programs for FY 2011
HUD posted “Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Multifamily Housing Programs, Health Care Facilities and Hospitals and Credit Subsidy Obligations for Fiscal […]
Final PBCA Transition Guidebook
The final PBCA Transition Guidebook for the PBCA rebid is now online and may be accessed here: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=pbcatransitionguide.pdf
USDA-RHS FY 2011 NOFAs for Section 515 Multifamily Preservations and Revitalization Grants and Section 533 Preservation Grants
USDA-RHS posted the following FY 2011 NOFAs in the Federal Register: “Notice of Funding Availability: Sections 514, 515 and 516 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization […]
PBCA Rebid-Information
NAHMA participated spoke with HUD Multifamily to discuss the PBCA awards process and the next steps for the transition period. All the awardees should […]
Revisions to Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews
HUD posted Notice H 2011-11: Revisions to Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews. The revisions are effective immediately. After reviewing staff and […]
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s Fiscal Year 2011 HOPE VI Main Street Grants
HUD published “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s Fiscal Year 2011 HOPE VI Main Street Grants” (June 30, 2011, Docket No. FR-5500-N-18). […]
Notice of Funding Availability: Rural Development Voucher Program
USDA-RHS published “Notice of Funding Availability: Rural Development Voucher Program” (June 30, 2011). The notice outlines the process for providing voucher assistance to […]
Requirements for Documenting the Review and Setting of Rents for Commercial Space in HUD Properties at Appropriate Levels as Approved by HUD
HUD released Notice H 2011-10, “Requirements for Documenting the Review and Setting of Rents for Commercial Space in HUD Properties at Appropriate Levels as […]
LIHTC Regulatory Relief for Certain Damaged Missouri Properties
IRS Notice 2011-47 suspends certain requirements under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code for certain low-income housing credit properties in the United States […]
May Unnumbered RD Letters for Multifamily Housing
USDA-Rural Development issued two unnumbered letters that affect the multifamily housing portfolio. They are as follows: Dynamic Servicing Strategies for the Multi-Family Housing […]
New HUD Notices on the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Over the last few weeks, HUD has posted a number of notices that impact the Housing Choice Voucher Program. They are as follows: […]
Comments Requested: DRAFT HUD Form 9834
HUD has released a Federal Register notice requesting comments on revisions made to a new draft HUD Form 9834-Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects […]
HUD Announces New Green Refinance Plus Program
HUD announced a new refinancing program called Green Refinance Plus. Green Refinance Plus is an enhancement of the Fannie Mae/FHA Risk-Share program, which provides […]
Cost- Savings Measures in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
HUD published Notice PIH 2011-28 detailing new cost-saving measures in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The notice extends and revises Notice PIH 2009-44 […]
Secretary Donovan responds to the Washington Post
Yesterday, the Washington Post published an Op-Ed article, “The HOME Program I Know,” written by HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. The Secretary defended HOME and […]
Free General Listing for NAHMA Maps on ApartmentSmart.com
MAHMA and NAHMA would like to remind you about the opportunity to receive a free general listing on NAHMA Maps (http://nahma.apartmentsmart.com) and ApartmentSmart.com as part […]
NAHMA’s Second Annual Vanguard Award Winners Announced
The second annual Vanguard Awards selected by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) recognizes newly developed or substantially rehabbed affordable multifamily housing communities. […]
NAHMAnalysis 2011-0603- FY 2012 Budget, Deficit and Debt Reduction Plans Update
NAHMA has put together a new NAHMAnalysis on the several FY 2012 budget proposals that have been discussed by Congress and the White House […]
Contact Your Senators and Have Them Sign on to the Kohl-Schumer 202 and 811 Support Letter
Please contact your Senators this week and urge them to sign on to Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Senator Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) letter to […]
HUD Memo Reiterating Tax Credit Compliance Fees May Be Included in Section 8 Budget Based Rent Increase Request
HUD Multifamily Housing issued a memo to the Multifamily Hubs reiterating handbook policy that projects with LIHTCs may include tax credit compliance fees in […]
FY 2011 Income Limits
The FY 2011 HUD income limits have been published. They are available at: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il11/index.html. FY2011 Income Limits are the first to use American Community Survey […]
FY 2011 NOFA for Section 538 Guaranteed Loans
USDA published its FY 2011 NOFA for Section 538 Guaranteed Loans for rural housing. A copy of the federal register notice may be found […]
Deadline Announced for 2011 Communities of Quality Awards Submissions
The submission deadline for entries to the National Affordable Housing Management Association’s (NAHMA) 2011 Communities of Quality Awards program is November 11, 2011. The […]
NAHMA Announces 2011 Affordable 100 Listings
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) today announced the release of the NAHMA Affordable 100, a list of the 100 largest affordable multifamily […]
Sharing Details on your Successful HOME Projects with NAHMA and Congress
As a follow up to NAHMA’s request for members to share details on the successful HOME projects with NAHMA and Congress (please see below), […]
Sharing Details on your Successful HOME Projects with NAHMA and Congress
A series of front-page articles run this week in The Washington Post reporting on alleged mismanagement of HUD’s HOME funds has raised alarms throughout […]
HUD’s Small Market FMR Demonstration Program
On April 20, HUD invited Public Housing Agencies to participate in a Small Area Fair Market Rents (FMR) demonstration program to test setting FMRs […]
Choice Neighborhoods Webcast
If you are interested in applying for HUD’s Choice Neighborhood grants, here is some information about HUD’s upcoming webcast: Carol Galante, Deputy Assistant […]
Preservation Update From Multifamily DAS Carol Galante
HUD has put out a mid-FY 2011 update on the Department’s preservation efforts for multifamily housing. A copy of it is available to read […]
New Memorandum From HUD Regarding Reasonable Accomodation and Medical Marijuana in Public and Assisted Housing
NAHMA has obtained an updated memorandum from HUD’s General Counsel regarding reasonable accommodation & medical marijuana in public and assisted housing dated January 20, […]
What’s New in the EIV System 9.2 Release
EIV System 9.2 was successfully released last week. Below are the new functionalities that have been added to Multifamily EIV. Any questions related […]
HUD’s FY 2011 Annual Adjustment Factors for Section 8 Housing
HUD published the “Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program-Renewal Funding Annual Adjustment Factors, Fiscal Year 2011” in the Federal Register. A copy of […]
HUD’s Final Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents
HUD has completed updating of the multifamily rental project closing documents. The final versions of the documents are available here: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/mfh/mfhclosingdocuments The official […]
HUD Multifamily Rental Projects: Regulatory Revisions
HUD published it’s final rule for “HUD Multifamily Rental Projects: Regulatory Revisions” (May 2, 2011, Docket No. FR-5393-F-02) in the Federal Register. A […]
2012 QAP and 2011 HDGF Guidelines Are Now Online!
The 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan and 2011 Housing Development Gap Financing Guidelines have been now posted on OHFA’s website. The public comment period […]
2011 Owner Agent Update Material
Thank you to all of those who attended the 2011 Owner Agent Update in Indianapolis on April 18 & 19. The materials are available […]
FY 2011 Full Year Continuing Resolution for Affordable Housing Programs
President Obama signed H.R. 1473, the 2011 Full Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, into law. The act is a full […]
What to Expect if the Governement Shuts Down
E-NAHMAnalysis 2011- 0407: Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on HUD programs. A benefit provided exclusively to NAHMA members. Effective Date: The Federal […]
HUD REAC FASS-MF Financial Statement Submissions Extended 30 Days
HUD’s Office of Asset Management has approved a blanket 30-day extension for the FASS-MF multifamily owner’s financial statement submissions with fiscal years ending 12/31/10, […]
Compliance – Renovation, Repair & Painting; Beyond Training & Certification
Attached is an article outlining the compliance and record keeping aspects of the EPA and HUD lead laws.
Rural Housing Procedural Notice 447
USDA-RHS released Procedural Notice 447. The notice does include a few minor revisions to the Multi-Family Project Borrower’s/Management Agent’s Management Certification form. A […]
Comment Opportunity to Identify Outdated, Ineffective or Excessively Burdensome HUD Rules
HUD published a notice in today’s Federal Register entitled, “Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O.13563.” The notice invites public comments to identify outdated, […]
Vesta Corporation 30th Year Anniversary
Weatogue, CT. – Thirty years ago, friends Steve Erie and Arthur Greenblatt combined their expertise in affordable housing finance and corporate management to form […]
2011 Housing Credit Program Awards
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has completed the competitive evaluation of applications submitted for the 2011 Housing Credit Program. OHFA will utilize available […]
HUD’s FY 2011 Annual Adjustment Factors
HUD has published its “Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program-Contract Rent Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs), Fiscal Year 2011” (March 16, 2011, Docket No. FR-5489-N-01) […]
REAC New Training Videos
As part REAC’s new charge for improved customer service, and to facilitate communication with our clients throughout the United States, they are providing these […]
HUD Notices That Assist With Affordable Housing Preservation
During NAHMA’s Winter 2011 Meeting, HUD staff kindly reminded NAHMA members of several notices released by the Office of Housing in the last few […]
USDA-RHS Administrative Notices, Unnumbered Letters, and Policy Updates
USDA-RHS has released a number administrative notices (AN), unnumbered letters (UL), and other notices that impact rural multifamily housing. They are as follows: […]
HUDCLIPS Form HUD-9887 – 9887-A
A revised Form HUD-9887 – 9887-A has been posted to HUDCLIPS. The revision updates the OMB expiration date to 6/30/2012. As a reminder, no […]
REAC Informational Videos
HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) has posted a number of videos on YouTube to help inspectors, owners, and agents navigate the REAC process. […]
Request for Comments on Trend Factor Methodology Used in the Calculation of Fair Market Rents
HUD published the following Federal Register Notice “Request for Comments on Trend Factor Methodology Used in the Calculation of Fair Market Rents” (Docket No. […]
FY 2010 Section 202 NOFA
HUD posted the FY 2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Section 202 program. The program has $371 million to distribute for new […]
Contact Your Representatives And Request Full Funding For Multifamily Housing Programs
Congress has passed a two-week extension to the FY 2011 continuing resolution (CR). The CR contains funding to allow all government agencies and programs […]
Invitation for PBCA bids
HUD has posted the invitation to bid on Performance Based Contract Administration (PBCA) contracts for project-based Section 8 on its website. The application period […]
Policy Clarification Regarding Pension Plan Expenses Charged to the Project Operating Account
HUD issued Notice H 2011-08 “Policy Clarification Regarding Pension Plan Expenses Charged to the Project Operating Account.” The notice amends the HUD Housing Handbook […]
Comment Opportunity to Identify Outdated, Ineffective or Excessively Burdensome HUD Rules
HUD published a notice in today’s Federal Register entitled, “Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O.13563.” The notice invites public comments to identify outdated, […]
Options for Annual EIV Security Training
EIV system users and O/A staff who do not have access to the EIV system but who use EIV reports to perform their job […]
Comments on the Draft PBCA Transition Guidebook
HUD has made the Draft Copy of the PBCA Working Group Transition Guidebook available on its website. There is a 30-day comment period which […]
HUD Notice “Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs” for 2011
HUD published a Notice on the “Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs” (February 23, 2011, Docket No. FR-5388-N-02) for […]
HUD Notice H 2011-06 Extending Section 223(f) Waiver Authority
HUD published Notice H 2011-06 “Revision of Housing Notice H 10-19, Extension of Temporary Authority for Multifamily Hubs to Process Waiver Requests Pertaining to […]
New USDA-Rural Development Unnumbered Letters for Multifamily RHS Programs
USDA-Rural Development has posted several unnumbered letters regarding policy and guidance for multifamily housing programs. They are as follows: “Servicing Section 515 Loans […]
HUD Notices H 2011-04 & H 2011-05
HUD issued two notices of note for multifamily property owners and managers: Notice H 2011-04, “Elimination of Hub and National Loan Committee Reviews for […]
Cleveland Industry Symposium 02/23/2011
We want to provide information for the Industry Symposium hosted by the Cleveland Program Center on February 23, 2011. Attached are the agenda and […]
Contact Your Representatives And Request Full Funding For Multifamily Housing Programs
The House Appropriations Committee introduced H.R. 1, the FY 2011 Full Year Continuing Resolution Act. Although the act provides full funding for project-based Section […]
Comments for HUD’s Assessment of the LIHTC Program After 15 Years
HUD is preparing an assessment of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program after 15 years of operation. HUD wants to assess whether […]
HUD Notice H 2011-03 “Policies and Procedures for the Conversion of Efficiency Units to One-Bedroom”
HUD released Notice H 2011-03, “Policies and Procedures for the Conversion of Efficiency Units to One-Bedroom Units.” The notice details HUD’s policies for converting […]
FY 2010 NOFA For Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators
The Federal Register published HUD’s FY 2010 NOFA for Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing. A copy of the NOFA may be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-02-01/pdf/2011-2169.pdf
MAHMA Recognized with 2010 Innovation Award
MAHMA is proud to announce that we have received the NAHMA Innovation Award. The award is given to the organization that is recognized for innovative approaches […]
NAHMA Announces 2010 Industry Award Winners
MAHMA would like to congratulate Past President Allan B. Pintner on winning thie NAHMA Industry Statesman Award. The National Affordable Housing Management Association […]
NAHMA Announces 2010 Communities of Quality Award Winners
MAHMA would like to congratulate National COQ Award Winners: Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property: Paragon Management Inc., for Delaware Manor, Grand Rapids, […]
USDA-RD Unnumbered Letter “Multi-Family Housing Servicing Goals”
On January 7, 2011, USDA-Rural Development posted an unnumbered letter detailing their final report for the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Servicing Goals for Fiscal Year […]
USDA-RHS Multifamily Rural Housing Program’s 2011 Telephone and Web Conferences
USDA-RHS will be offering a series of quarterly telephone and web conferences to discuss Multifamily Rural Housing in 2011. These sessions will be held […]
NOFA for FY 2010 Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects Designated for Occupancy by the Elderly
HUD published its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2010 Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects Designated for Occupancy by the […]
Page Change Made to HUD’s Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook, Includes Appendix 9-6b
HUD issued a transmittal letter detailing a page change made to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook (dated 1/15/08). The change corrects an error […]
E-NAHMAnalysis-HR 3082 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2011
Yesterday, the House passed legislation [H.R. 3082, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2011] that would freeze FY 2011 discretionary appropriations at the […]
Revised Chapter 14 of Handbook 4350.1
On Nov. 30, HUD released a revised Chapter 14 of the 4350.1 Asset Management Handbook. Chapter 14 deals with Partial Payment of Claims. HUD […]
HUD M2M R4R and IPM Reconsideration for FY 2006-2009 and Sample Letter to Owners on the Reconsideration
HUD has informed NAHMA that eligible owners of Mark to Market properties that have been denied an incentive performance fee (IPF) for FY 2006 through […]
DUNS Number & CCR To Be Required for Project-Based Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 Owners
Some HUD field offices have been sending notices to project-based Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 owners informing them they will be required […]
HUD’s Proposed Rule for FHA Multifamily Housing Closing Documents
HUD has posted their proposed rule to amend certain Federal Housing Administration (FHA) regulations to update the multifamily housing FHA closing documents to reflect […]
Contact Your Senators in Support of Affordable Housing Provisions in S. 3793
During the next few weeks, the Senate is expected to consider the tax extenders legislation S. 3793, the Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act […]
FY 2011 NOFA for RHS Section 515 Multifamily Preservation Demonstration Program
USDA-Rural Housing Service has published its FY 2011 NOFA for the Section 515 Multifamily Preservation Demonstration Program. It can be accessed by clicking here: […]
FY 2011 OCAFs Released
HUD has released the FY 2011 OCAFS, which are effective February 11, 2011. Nationwide, the average OCAF for FY 2011 is 1.7 percent. […]
HUD’s Housing Trust Fund Proposed Rule
HUD published a proposed rule for the Housing Trust Fund last Friday, October 29, in the Federal Register. The proposed rule contains the regulations […]
IRS Notice 2010-74: 2010 LIHTC National Pool
IRS/Treasury has posted Notice 2010-74, regarding the 2010 National Pool. The notice states that there is no unused housing credit carryover amount to be […]
HUD’s 2011 Qualified Census Tracts and Difficult Development Areas
HUD has published its 2011 Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) and Difficult Development Areas (DDA). They can be accessed by clicking here: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/qct.html
TRACS Industry Group Meeting Cancellation Notice
The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs regrets to inform you that the next TRACS Industry Group Meeting scheduled for October 27, 2010 and October […]
REAC Inspector Notice: Bedbugs
REAC Inspector Notice No. 2010-01 instructs inspectors about procedures for collecting data on bed-bug infestations. Effective September 13, 2010, all REAC inspectors will be […]
Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination or Assisgnment of M2M Loans
Notice H 10-22, “Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination, or Assignment of Mark-to-Market (M2M) Program Loans in Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) and Refinance Transactions” was […]
Final FY 11 FMRs
On October 4, 2010 HUD published the Final Fair Market Rents for Fiscal Year 2011 in the Federal Register. The FMRs took effect on […]
Republication of DDA for LIHTCs
HUD has published the LIHTC Difficult Development Areas (DDA) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) for 2011. Because key information was left out of HUD’s […]
HUD’s Proposed Changes to the Section 202 & 811 Programs
HUD has posted a draft Notice on “Updated Guidance for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for […]
EIV System Fixes and Enhancements
The most current release of HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification system will be ready for use on September 27, 2010. This release will cure […]
HUD Notice H10-21 Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy Implementation
HUD issued Notice H10-21 “Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy Implementation.” The Notice encourages owners and management agents to implement smoke-free housing policies in some or […]
Smoke Free Housing Policy
The attached Notice H 2010-21, published on 09/15/2010, addresses implementing a Smoke Free Housing Policy.
Summary of Draft Changes to HUD’s Section 8 Renewal Guide
HUD has posted their draft changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide online. A summary of the substantial number of changes to the guide […]
HUD Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Projects Eligible for Mark-to-Market Restructuring
HUD has released proposed changes to the projects eligible for Mark-to-Market restructuring under MAHRA regarding when eligibility is determined through existing regulations. The proposed […]
Revised HUD Procedures for Requesting REAC inspections
HUD issued Notice H 2010-17, “Revised Procedures for Requesting Inspections from the Real Estate Assessment Center,” on August 23, 2010. The notice expands on […]
HUD Final Rule: Prohibition of the Escrowing of Tax Credit Equity
HUD’s Final Rule, “Prohibition of the Escrowing of Tax Credit Equity,” conforms FHA’s multifamily mortgage insurance regulations (24 CFR 200.54) to section 2834(c) of […]
HUD Notice H 2010-14
HUD has released HUD Notice H 2010-14 on “Policy and Procedure for Prepayment and Refinancing of Section 202 Projects Funded prior to 1975” (July […]
Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act
A NAHMAnalysis of H.R. 4868, the House Preservation and Tenant Protection Act, is now online. It summarizes the legislation and the changes made to […]
HUD Memo on 20 Year Section 8 Contracts to Field Offices
Last month, HUD issues a memorandum, titled “20-Year Section 8 Contracts,” encouraging field offices to renew Section 8 contracts for the longest possible term. […]
Advance Notice that New Section 8 Renewal Guide Page Changes are Posted for Public Comment
The draft page changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide have been posted for comment on the HUD Website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm and will remain […]
Shifting of Compliance, Disposition & Enforcement Authority to Multifamily HUB Directors
Attached is HUD Notice H 2010-12, a memo that details the delegation of authority to approve certain Compliance, Disposition andEnforcement (CDE) plans to multifamily […]
HUD Big Buy Reimbursement Program Eligibility
In 2000, HUD created the Big Buy Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible properties for some or all of the cost of obtaining a lead […]
HUD Handbook 4350.1, REV-1, Chapter 6, CHG-2
HUD has issued a revised Chapter 6 of the 4350.1 Asset Management handbook. The new Chapter is effective August 1. It is posted to […]
Changes to FHA Multifamily Mortgage Underwriting
HUD has issued Notice H 2010-11, HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation. According to HUD, “The notice revises underwriting standards, policies and procedures for mortgage insurance […]
EIV Notice Posted to HUDCLIPS
Housing Notice H10-10, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System, has been signed and posted to HUDCLIPS and is located here. This Notice revises Housing’s previous […]
MAHMA Trustee Named President of Gorsuch Management
MAHMA Member, Fairfield Homes Inc. recently named two new presidents for its construction and property management divisions. Jennifer Gorsuch Walters was named president of the […]
PBCA Revised ACC Comment Opportunity
HUD has released a revised ACC contract for performance based contract administration. Comments are due to HUD on July 12, 2010. For your convenience, […]
Use of EIV Must be Resumed by Multifamily Users
Please be advised that Multifamily Program users must resume use of EIV in its entirety effective immediately. All Income Summary Reports are available to […]
NAHMA Announces First Vanguard Award Winners
Congratulations to MAHMA members CSI Support & Development Services and National Church Residences! The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is pleased to announce […]
New Chapter 9 of HUD Handbook 4350.1
HUD has released a revised Chapter 9 for the 4350.1 Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook. According to HUD, “This change to […]
EIV Link Activated for Multifamily Users
Please be advised that the link to the EIV system has been activated for Multifamily users. We have been told there are several data […]
FY2010 Income Limits Released
HUD has released its FY2010 Median Family Income estimates and FY2010 Income Limits. New for FY2010, HUD has removed its “Hold-Harmless” provisions used […]
Allocation Pool Amounts for the 2010 OHFA Housing Credit Program
The 2010 Ohio Housing Finance Agency QAP included a provision that up to $8.5 million of the 2010 annual credit allocation be reserved for […]
HUD Study on Post Year 15 LIHTC housing
HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research has commissioned a study about what happened to LIHTC properties after the first 15 years, when the […]
HUD Revisions to Rent Reasonableness Requirements in the HCV Program
HUD has issued Notice PIH 2010- 18 (HA), which revises and supersedes certain guidance put forth in HUD Notice PIH 2009-51, regarding rent reasonableness […]
2010 Affordable 100 Listing Now Available
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) has announced the release of the NAHMA 2010 Affordable 100, a list of the 100 largest affordable multifamily […]
HUD’s Amendments to “Steps for Submitting a Technical Review” for REAC, Effective May 1, 2010
HUD has made a number of amendments to “Steps for Submitting a Technical Review” for REAC, which will become effective May 1, 2010. The […]
OHFA Board Approves $22M for Affordable Housing Opportunities in the State
OHFA’s Board approved over $9.3 million of Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) and Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) dollars created in the American Recovery and […]
EIV System Unavailable Until April 26, 2010
We have been advised by HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) that the EIV system will be unavailable until April 26, 2010. REAC continues […]
HUD Notice H 10-08 Regarding Implementation Instructions for the Mandatory Use of EIV
HUD released a notice (H 10-08) on the implementation of the final “Refinement of Income and Rent Determination” rule from December 29, 2009. A […]
Impact of EIV Release 9.1: Batch Income and Verification Reports will be Temporarily Unavailable
Due to the deployment of EIV Release 9.1 over the weekend of April 16, 2010, the summarization job that usually runs over the weekend […]
Important Information for SAVE Users
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has streamlined the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. Beginning on May 1, 2010, you must have […]
Tax Credit Updates From NCSHA
Sanchez Introduces Credit Exchange Extension and Expansion Bill On February 24, House Ways and Means Committee member Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced the Low-Income Housing […]
Update on LIHTC Cash Exchange From IRS
IRS Notice 2010-18 assists State Housing Credit Agencies in determining how to reduce the low-income housing tax credit ceiling under § 42(h)(3) of the […]
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations for Pre-1978 Properties
As of April 22, 2010, owners of market-rate properties built before 1978 will have to comply with EPA lead safety regulations that govern common […]
DOE Final Rule on Multifamily Weatherization Released
Below you will find updates regarding HWAP and the Department of Energy HWAP final Rule. Please download the complete DOE Final Rule, multifamily lists […]
HUD Releases Details about LIHTC Tenant Data Collection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 3, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will use a system similar to, and based […]
HUD Informational Notice Update: 3-Day Rule for Disbursement of TCAP Funds
It has come to HUD’s attention that a TCAP grantee requested that its HUD Field Office waive Section IV, Paragraph D of CPD Notice […]
Support the LIHTC A.C.T.I.O.N. Proposals in the Senate Jobs Bill
NAHMA is a member of A.C.T.I.O.N. (A Call To Invest in Our Neighborhoods), a group working to ensuring that families have access to affordable housing. […]
MAHMA Receives Grant To Launch Scholarship Fund
The Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA) has received $15,000 from Assisted Housing Services Corporation to establish education scholarships for residents of MAHMA […]
2010 Multifamily Mortgage Loan Limits
HUD published the 2010 Multifamily Mortgage Loan Limits, which are adjusted for inflation. Please see Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily […]
2010 Annual Adjustment Factors
HUD has published the 2010 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) at www.huduser.org. The AAFs were effective February 10, 2010. For specific information, please see: · […]
2010-0216-FY 2011 Budget Request for Affordable Rental Housing Programs
The NAHMAnalysis on the FY 2011 Budget Request for Affordable Rental Housing Programs is now online. It can be accessed by clicking here: http://www.nahma.org/member/NAHMAAnalysis/NAHMAnalysis%20FY%202011%20Budget%20Request%202010-0216.pdf […]
OHFA 2011 Qualified Allocation Plan First Draft Now Posted Online
The first draft of the 2011 Qualified Allocation Plan is now available on OHFA’s website for review and public comment. The comment period will end […]
MSHDA 2010 Rolling Allocation Applicant Update
The list of applications submitted in the 2010 Rolling Allocation round has been updated on the MSHDA web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-5587_5601-222103–,00.html
MSHDA Federal Exchange Program Update
The attached memo outlines the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s plans surrounding the anticipated extension of the federal tax credit exchange program. Please watch for […]
EIV Live Q&A Moved to February 25th
The EIV Live Q&A Webcast that was scheduled for Wednesday February 3, 2010 has been changed to Thursday February 25th from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM […]
HUD Industry Updates
HUD’s FY 2009 Annual Operating Cost Standards – Section 202 & 811 In Januray, HUD issued Notice H10-03, “Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Operating Cost […]
Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons
Update from NAHMA: Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) published its final rule for the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons (Docket No. EEWAP0515). […]
OHFA Board Approves More Than $53M for Property Restoration & Neighborhood Regeneration
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $49 million of Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) and Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) dollars created […]
EIV & You Brochure Notice Issued
Notice, H 2010-02, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & You Brochure – Requirements for Distribution and Use, was issued on January 11, 2010. This Notice […]
HUD January Online Updates
Housing Trust Fund; Allocation Formula; Proposed Rule Last month, HUD introduced a proposed rule for the formula for distributing the Housing Trust Fund […]
EIV Mandatory January 31, 2010
Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System Becomes Mandatory January 31, 2010 Over 5,000 Contracts Still Don’t Have EIV Access! Coordinators – Submit […]
Final Rent & Income Determination Rule
On December 29, 2009, HUD released the final rule, “Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs: Implementation of […]
REAC Scores for HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties Available Through HUD USER Website
As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to promote transparency and openness, HUD recently added the overall REAC Physical Inspection Scores to the HUD […]
2010 Housing Investment Fund Notice of Funding Availability
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Housing Investment Fund, an innovative funding program for […]
Refinement of Income Proposed Rule
Below is a summary of the Proposed Amendments to the Final Rule for Refinement of Income and Rent Determination published 10/15/09. See the below […]
HUD Notice for FY 09 Section 202 and 811 applications
HUD NOTICE H 09-19, “Fiscal Year 2009 Policy for Capital Advance Authority Assignments, Instructions and Program Requirements for the Section 202 and Section 811 […]
EIV System Update
Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System Will Soon Be Mandatory! GET EIV ACCESS NOW (Don’t Wait for a MOR Finding) […]
EIV Use To Be Mandatory Soon
Use of the EIV system for Multifamily Housing Program users will become mandatory on January 31, 2010, the effective date of the “Refinement of […]
Updated & Translated Resident Rights and Responsibilities Brochure for Owners & Managers
HUD has updated its “Resident Rights and Responsibilities” brochure, which must be provided to all heads of household at lease renewal or income recertification. […]
HUD Notice on Elevator Equipment Rooms REAC Inspection Requirements
Please see HUD’s notice on “Property Requirements for the Inspection of Elevator Equipment Rooms.” The new policy is effective January 4, 2010. Under the […]
2010 OCAF Announcement
The Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2010 were published in the November 12, 2009 Federal Register. These factors are used for adjusting or […]
2010 Operating Cost Adjustment Factor
HUD has released the 2010 operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) used to adjust Section 8 rents renewed under section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted […]
Federal Stimulus Funding Breathes New Life Into Ohio Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency announced that funding made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will support the creation of over […]
Call Your Congressional Representative and Support the LIHTC Five-Year Carry-Back
NAHMA is a member of A.C.T.I.O.N. (A Call To Invest in Our Neighborhoods), a group working to ensuring that families have access to affordable housing. […]
Administration Announces New HFA Initiative to Support Multifamily Unit Development
HUD, Treasury, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have announced a new initiative for state and local housing finance agencies (HFAs) that will […]
Recovery Act Reporting – Forwarded Notice from HUD
FederalReporting.gov is now closed to reporting. If you made a “good faith” effort at reporting but were ultimately unsuccessful in submitting a report, due […]
2010 OHFA QAP
OHFA has made the 2010 Housing Credit Qualified Allocation Plan available on their website. The 2010 QAP can be viewed by clicking on the […]
LIHTC Action Alert
Contact your member of Congress to urge support of Consensus Low Income Housing Tax Credit Proposals. Congressional contact information can be found below the […]
Published – Refinement of Income Proposed Rule and Correction to Listserv #182
Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs: Implementation of Enterprise Income Verification – Proposed Amendments, Proposed Rule A […]
HUD Proposes FHA Tax Credit Rule
HUD published a proposed rule, “Prohibition of the Escrowing of Tax Credit Equity” to conform its FHA multifamily mortgage insurance regulations to a provision […]
HUD Released FY 10 FMR’s
HUD has issued the final FY 10 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). They were effective on October 1, 2009. More more information, please see: Final […]
HUD Released VAWA Forms, DDAs and QCTs
HUD’s NOTICE: H 09-15 transmits two important forms related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The first of these is the Certification of […]
HUD ARRA Reporting Requirements Job Calculation Guidance
HUD has released its guidance (based on OMB M-09-21, a Memorandum on “Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the […]
FY 10 Multifamily MIPs
HUD has released the FY multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) for FHA’s multifamily mortgage insurance programs, health care facilities; and hospital insurance programs that […]
PBCA Offers Financial Aid to Students Living in Affordable Housing
Georgia HAP Administrators, Inc. (GHA) is offering financial aid to full-time students entering college in the spring of 2010. This is a brand new […]
HUD’s EIV Rules of Behavior for People Who Do Not Have Access to EIV but Who Use EIV for Certification
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing has developed a new Rules of Behavior for Use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Information (for Individuals without Access […]
MSHDA LIHTC 2010 Funding Round Notice
The funding round notice for 2010 Low Income Housing Tax Credit has been posted to the “2010 Funding Round Information” page of the MSHDA […]
Supplemental Information to Application
New Requirement for Owners and Management Agents Housing Notice H 2009-13, Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance Regarding Identification of Family Member, Friend or Other […]
Multifamily Housing EIV 9.0 Release Summary
The Multifamily EIV system summary below that was included in Listserv #177 has been updated to indicate that the Security Awareness Testing Module is […]
Applicant/Tenant Disclosure of Social Security Number
The effective date of the Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs, Final Rule has been delayed to […]
FY 09 NOFAs for 202, 811, ALCP, Service Coordinators
HUD has released the FY 2009 Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) for: The Section 202 Program: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa09/grpsec202e.cfm; The Section 811 […]
RD Management Fees and 3560 changes
On August 7, 2009, RD issued Public Notice 431, which included changes to the 3560 handbook and the management fee schedule for FY 2010. […]
Delayed – Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements, Final Rule
Effective Date Delayed to January 31, 2010 Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs, Final Rule […]
Guidance on Social Securitys One-Time Economic Recovery Payment
Notice H 09-07, Fiscal Year 2009 Social Security’s One-Time Economic Recovery Payments Excluded from Income was issued July 27, 2009. This notice provides for […]
EIV & You Brochure
Good News! The links below will direct you to the new EIV & You brochure. This brochure explains to tenants what information is available […]
Delayed Implementation Ch.6 of 4350.1
HUD is delaying implementation of Chapter 6 of the 4350.1 Handbook until September 29, 2009. HUD is also inviting “detailed comments” on Chapter 6 […]
Rules Compliance Deadline Delayed to November 1, 2009 by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed by three more months the compliance deadline for its Red Flag (identity theft prevention) rules. The new […]
EIV Q & AS From December Training Revised
The Q&As from the Multifamily EIV training on December 16 and 17, 2008 have been revised and re-posted to the Multifamily EIV website at: […]
FMRs for 2010 to be Published
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Friday, July 31, 2009 that proposed fiscal year 2010 fair market rents (FMRs) […]
Barbara Sard Appointed Senior Advisor for Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has named Barbara Sard his Senior Advisor for Rental Assistance A leading expert on […]
House Passes FY 2010 T-HUD Appropriations
The House approved the fiscal year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill (H.R. 3228) by a vote of 256-168 on July 23. […]
HUD Issues Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs
On June 23, 2009, HUD issued Change 3 to Handbook 4350.3 Rev-1, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs. The tax credit program relies upon […]
Feedback Sought on Methodology to Evaluate the Capacity of Management Companies
OHFA is establishing a methodology to evaluate the capacity of management companies as part of the 2010 QAP development. The Agency has created a set of values […]
OHFA ARRA Fee Announcement
Due to recent guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) program, OHFA will not charge application, underwriting, or […]
Section 1602 FAQ’s
The “Section 1602: Grants to States for Low-Income Housing Projects in Lieu of Low-Income Housing Credits for 2009” Frequently Asked Questions are now online […]
July HUD Updates
Get Access to EIV Now! The use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system for Multifamily will become mandatory on September 30, 2009, as […]
Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 Change 3 Issued
Change 3 to Handbook 4350.3 REV-1, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs, was issued on June 23, 2009. The effective date for implementation […]
HUD Delays Implementation Ch.6 of 4350.1
HUD is delaying implementation of Chapter 6 of the 4350.1 Handbook until September 29, 2009. HUD is also inviting “detailed comments” on Chapter 6 […]
June HUD Updates
EIV USERS DATA RETENTION REQUIREMENTS WILL CHANGE HUD is in the process of finalizing negotiations with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons Meeting
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a Public Meeting that you may attend in person, via web, or via conference call on […]
Follow Up Regarding Proposed DOE HWAP Rule
* The comment period is extended until July 6, 2009.* DOE will hold a public meeting on the NOPR for the WAP. The meeting […]
HUD Launches Recovery Act In Action Week
WASHINGTON – The Cleveland Field Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will participate in HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan’s “Recovery […]
OHFA Implementation Plan for Tax Credit Assistance Program and Tax Credit Exchange
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has released the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Application Procedures and Underwriting Guidelines, Certification Forms, and Revised AHFA are […]
UPCS Inspection Protocol Inspecting Stoves and Ranges
This Notice establishes requirements for the inspection of ranges/stoves and ovens by all certified inspectors who conduct UPCS inspections of HUD assisted and insured […]
HUD Updates
Two notices, the Exclusion of Deferred Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits from Annual Income notice and the Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing […]
Memo on Green Retrofit Programs
Stimulus Funding Seeks to Improve Energy Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided unprecedented funding for improving […]
New Translated Documents Available on HUD Website
Now available on HUD’s website in translated languages are: The 4 multifamily model leases; Model Form of Notification of Rent Increase Resulting From […]
Protections for Tenants in Foreclosed Properties
President Obama signed S. 896 on May 20, 2009. This bill includes a nationwide 90 day preeviction notice requirement for tenants in foreclosed properties. […]
OHFA Receives Funding From HUD and Treasury
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) was recently among the first to be awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and […]
NAHMA Announces 2009 Affordable 100 Listing
May 15, 2009, Alexandria, Va. – The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) today announced the release of the NAHMA 2009 Affordable 100, a […]
Deadline Extended for Submission of Info for Access to HUD’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)
NOTE: Please disregard this message if you already responded. Do NOT resubmit and please do NOT call to see if your information was received. […]
OHFA – IRS Clarifies Sub-Metered Utilities
On Tuesday, May 5, the IRS issued Notice 2009-44 clarifying aspects of IRS Regulation 1.42-10 related to sub-metered utilities. When Regulation 1.42-10 was revised in 2008, […]
HUD Releases guidance on the Green Retrofit Program
HUD will accept applications for a Green Retrofit Grant or Green Retrofit Loan on a first come, first served basis, beginning on June 15, […]
HUD/USDA Unveil FY 2010 Presidential Budgets
On May 7, 2009 HUD and USDA unveiled their FY 2010 Presidential Budgets. The Obama Administration has requested full funding for the Project-Based Section 8 […]
IRS Issues Submetering Clarification of UA Rule
IRS Notice 2009-44 clarifies that, under section 1.42-10 of the Income Tax Regulations (LIHTC utility allowance rules), utility costs paid by a tenant based […]
Update on LIHTC Cash Exchange Program
The Treasury Department has issued several noteworthy documents related to the second LIHTC gap financing program created in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, […]
Public Comment Invited on Recommendations for 2009-2010 Guidance Priority List
IRS is inviting comments on recommendations for its guidance priority list. Aside from the LIHTC cash exchange program and a need to clarify its […]
HUD Implements TCAP for LIHTC Investment
HUD has begun the implementation of the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP). As part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (H.R. 1, P.L. […]
HUD’s FY 2009 NOFA Policy Requirements
HUD has released their “Notice of HUD’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Policy Requirements and General Section to HUD’s FY2009 […]
Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association Announces Executive Director, Senior Policy Analyst
Columbus, OH – Brett Kaufman, president of the Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) announced the hiring of Laura Swanson to serve as the executive director […]
Green Retrofits for Affordable Multifamily Housing
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides valuable new resources for “greening” existing affordable multifamily housing. This Webinar will introduce participants to the process […]
PowerPoint Slide Presentation from December 2008 EIV 8.1.1 Course
The EIV Training and Outreach for Multifamily Housing Programs website http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/rhiip/eiv/eivtraining.cfm has been updated to include a more detailed version of the original Microsoft […]
Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Page Changes Issued
On April 13, 2009, Brian Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner, authorized the release of a new set of page changes […]
MSHDA Public Listening Update
There was an overwhelming response to the public listening session held at MSHDA’s Lansing office, all participation was appreciated. There were those who couldn’t get in as […]
New Page Changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide
On Tuesday April 14, HUD released several changes to the Section 8 renewal guide. Please visit the HUD website for a copy of the documents, […]
OHFA Posts 2009 Rent and Income Limits
Tax Credit Rent and Income Limits On March 19, 2009, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued the 2009 HUD Program Income […]
MSHDA Releases Early Plans to Use Stimulus Dollars; Public Comment Sought
From Gongwer News Service – Michigan: In attempt to get a jump start on how the federal stimulus dollars affecting affordable, multi-family housing […]
MSHDA Meeting on Economic Stimulus Pkg Plan 4/13/09
MSHDA will hold a public listening and feedback session regarding the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Preliminary Implementation Plan on April 13, 2009 at […]
HUD Delays Final EIV Rule Effective Date Until Sept. 30, 2009
On Friday, March 27, 2009 HUD announced that the effective date of the rule entitled Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public […]
Contact your Congressional Rep to Co-sign Rep. Water’s Affordable Housing Funding Letter
Please contact your Congressional Representatives and urge them to sign onto another “Dear Colleague” letter being circulated by House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing […]
30 Day Extension for Filing Financial Statements
Due to HUD infrastructure performance problems, MF property owners have experienced difficulties submitting their financial statements due March 30, 2009 (for owners with a […]
Contact your Congressional Rep to Co-sign Section 8 Housing Letter
Please contact your Congressional Representatives and urge them to sign onto Representative Nadler and Representative Velazquez’s “Dear Colleague” letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee on […]
David Stevens Appointed as Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Administration
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that David Stevens was been nominated as Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner on Monday, […]
HUD 2009 Income Limits
The HUD 2009 Income Limits are now online. Under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), income limits used to […]
OHFA Approves 2009 Housing Development Loan Program Guidelines
OHFA approved the 2009 Housing Development Loan Program Guidelines at its Board meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Download the .pdf for the complete […]
Ohio Real Estate Tax Update- LIHTC
The Woda Ivy Glen vs. Fayette County decision provides strong direction to county auditors and the Boards or Revision regarding how to consider governmental […]
Ohio Property Tax Relief
Ohio Property Tax Relief and Actions Required to Benefit from Decision In a very important decision that will positively effect many of you, the Ohio […]
OHFA Announces Sustainable Homeownership Excellence Awards
2009 CALL FOR ENTRIES The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is the leader in developing innovative, effective programs that strengthen Ohio communities and address affordable […]
Carol Galante Appointed as HUD DAS for Multifamily Housing
On Tuesday, March 17, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that President Barack Obama has appointed Carol Galante as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing […]
Michigan Senate Bill 1491 Senior Housing Tax Exemption
Please see the attached document regardint the Michigan Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1491 regarding senior housing tax exemptions.
2009 Drug Free Poster Contest Entry Information
My Hopes, My Future Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies In addition to the yearly drug-free theme, this year’s contest continues to include a sub-theme opening […]
Federal Government to Subsidize COBRA Premiums
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes a new subsidy of COBRA premiums for individuals who are involuntarily terminated from employment between […]
Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) News Update
The EIV website for multifamily housing programs has been updated to include a new “Multifamily Housing Program Requirements and Guidance for Using EIV” web […]
New Federal Register Postings of Interest
* On February 11, 2009, a Notice of Proposed Delay in Effective Date of the Final Rule entitled, “Rent Refinement and Income Determination Requirements […]
Correction to Listserv #135 – Revised Definition of Annual Income in Final Rule
It has come to our attention that Listserv #135 issued on January 29, 2009, incorrectly described the change to the definition of annual income […]
OHFA Holds Meeting on the Project Cost Analysis Matrix
On Monday January 26, 2009 OHFA held a meeting on the Project Cost Analysis Matrix (P-CAM). Barry Accountius and Arthur G. Krauer with OHFA […]
MAHMA Announces Member-to-Member Communication Forum
Have a question you think another MAHMA member can help you out with? Have you had a situation arise and you wonder how another […]
HUD Releases Final EIV Rule
HUD has released its final rule, “Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs.” The rule requires the […]
Participate in the 2009 Affordable 100
Do you think your company is one of the top Affordable 100? If so, your participation is needed in this year’s NAHMA Affordable 100 […]
LIHTC and Stimulus Bill: ACTION REQUIRED
There is some urgent, unfortunate news to report and we ask for your immediate assistance. As you know the LIHTC equity market has […]
MAHMA Mourns Passing of Trustee William Grant
It is with great sadness that the Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association recognizes the passing of MAHMA Board of Trustee member and former President, […]
Obama Names NY Housing Commissioner to Head HUD
President-elect Barack Obama named New York City housing commissioner Shaun Donovan to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, turning to a former […]
Midwestern and Hurricane Ike Disaster Areas and Population Estimates
IRS Notice 2008-109 provides guidance with respect to State volume limits under section 1400N that are applicable to: (1) allocations of the low-income housing […]
2009 OCAF
The FY 2009 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) have been published. Please download the document. 2009 OCAF
RHS Improper Payment Audit Checklists
A major agenda item at NAHMAs October Rural Housing Committee meeting is preventing improper Rental Assistance payments. As you may recall, a recent RD […]
IRS Issues Final Rule on Utility Allowance
The IRS has published the final utility allowance rule in the Federal Register. The IRS added the option for owners to use utility estimates […]
HUD Update: HUD Update Regarding Retro-Active Gross Rent Changes Not Processing in TRACS at This Time
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs has posted the “Final TRACS GRC Industry Notification.” The attached notification includes recommended next steps regarding the retro-active […]
HUD Update: HUD releases Guidance on How to Enforce a Zero Based on 14-Day Physical Inspection Notification Period
Below, please find information from HUD regarding the steps a field office must take when a project receives a score of zero resulting from […]
HUD Update: Pay for Success (PFS) 60-day PRA Now Available for Comments
Below, please find information from HUD regarding a Pay For Success (PFS)-style demonstration program for achieving energy and water savings in multifamily housing. To […]
NAHMA Launches Leadership Training Series
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), in cooperation with Brenda Harrington, founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies LLC, is offering a fully virtual program […]
HUD Update: Comments Requested – HUD Proposes Rule to Require Verification of Eligible Immigration Status
HUD published a proposed rule for comment regarding the verification of eligible immigration status for recipients of housing assistance. According to the proposed rule, […]