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A National Call: HOTMA Clarification of HUD Asset Limit Implementation, Monday, Nov. 13 from 1-2pm EST
The 2016 Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) imposes new asset limits for some residents of some HUD housing. Changes to HUD’s interpretation of HOTMA and a delay in HUD’s HOTMA implementation have led to confusion about the new...
2024 MAHMA Scholarship Application
Each year MAHMA awards three $1,000 scholarships to individuals residing in a MAHMA member community or an employee who is continuing their education. Scholarships are awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by May...
Member Feedback Request – RHS Proposed Rule on Multifamily Housing Insurance Requirements; RHS also Launches New Physical Inspection Process
Proposed Rule - Updates to Multifamily Housing Insurance Requirements The Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published a proposed rule on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (Federal Register Vol. 88 No. 205) to update...
NCSHA Releases New Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) today released the seventh edition of NCSHA’s Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration, consensus standards that guide each state’s administration of the federal Low Income...
Service Coordinator Program FY23 Success Report Submission Date Extended and ROSS NOFO FY23 Funds Available
The Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator program FY 2023 Standards for Success report submission due date has been extended to December 31. The Standards for Success reporting period began October 1, 2022 and ended September 30, 2023. The report...
Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule Updating Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
On August 23, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule that updates regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This is the first comprehensive regulatory review in nearly 40 years. Revisions to these regulations...
ConnectHomeUSA Virtual Summit to Bridge the Digital Divide for HUD-Assisted Families
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Marcia L. Fudge will provide remarks at the 2023 ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) Virtual Summit for CHUSA communities, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), Tribes/Tribally...
$103 Million in Grant Funding Awarded Through Green and Resilient Retrofit Program; Administration Takes Action to Cut Energy Bills, Housing Costs and Climate Pollution
HUD- MFH awards $103 million in grant funding and loan commitments under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to owners of 16 properties participating in HUD Multifamily Assisted Housing programs to significantly renovate the homes of...
New Survey Finds Increased Significantly Increased Insurance Costs for Affordable Housing Providers
A new survey focusing on affordable housing providers and insurance costs and availability has found that rental businesses are facing much higher premiums—nearly one in every three policies had rate increases of 25% or more. NAHMA members were...
HUD Announces National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joins its federal agency partners in highlighting National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), October 22-28, 2023. HUD, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers...