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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...
Section 811 NOFOs Published; $212 Million in Funding Available
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs today made available $212 million in funding opportunities to expand the supply of affordable housing and supportive services for very-low and extremely-low-income persons with disabilities. The...
NSPIRE went into effect on October 1, 2023, Inspections Underway for the Multifamily Portfolio
HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center and the Office of Multifamily Housing have received inquiries in response to an industry-issued email sent yesterday under the subject “Affordable Housing News of the Week.” The email newsletter included an...
HUD ConnectHomeUSA Initiative, Historic Preservation Seek Public Comment on Draft Policy; RHS MFH Partnership Call
HUD Announces Expansion of the ConnectHomeUSA Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide for HUD-Assisted Families The announcement expands the Department’s work to promote digital inclusion for American families and builds on its ongoing work with...
Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template
What is the Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template? The Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template is a model to help HUD-assisted multifamily owners and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) produce property-specific plan(s) to protect...
RHS – Multifamily Housing Preliminary Assessment Tool (PAT) Version 8.3.1 Release
On October 2, 2023, Rural Development (RD) released Version 8.3.1 of the Preliminary Assessment Tool (PAT). RD underwriters use the PAT to document Multifamily Housing (MFH) transfer and Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization (MPR)...
AASC Shares 2023 Service Coordinator Salary Survey Results; October 10th Webinar Registration
As the home for Service Coordinators, AASC is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to unlock professional success. We’re proud to unveil the results of the 2023 Salary Survey to help you and your employer advocate for the future! Earlier this...