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No Change in HOTMA Implementation Date as of Late October 2025

HUD Holds Firm For Now on January 1, 2026 HOTMA Implementation Deadline As of mid-October 2025, there is no indication that HUD will postpone the January 1, 2026, compliance deadline for the H...

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Tenant Self-Certification in Affordable Housing Programs

Tenant self-certification is a critical component of income verification in various affordable housing programs across the United States. After initial move-in, when third-party documentation may be d...

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2026 Social Security COLA Announced

The federal government announced on October 24, 2025, that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%, somewhat higher than the 2.5% increase for 2025. This increase wi...

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HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026

HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026 Green Building Incentives and Tenant Protections Postponed On October 22, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a Federal Regis...

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Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present

Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present Overview Maintenance employees working in resident units must behave with the highest level of professionalism and caution. One of the m...

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A. J. Johnson to Participate in 30th Annual Mid-Atlantic AHMA Fall Conference

A. J. Johnson will participate in the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) 30th Annual Fall Conference, scheduled to take place in Richmond, VA, from November 18-2, 2025. This...

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IRS Publishes Final Regulation on Average Income Set-Aside

Key Takeaway On October 7, 2025, the IRS will publish its long-awaited final regulation governing the Average Income Minimum Set-Aside Test for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The rule clar...

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USDA Rural Housing Service Streamlines Reserve Request Process for Multifamily Housing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development s Office of Multifamily Housing has announced significant changes to how borrowers submit reserve request withdrawals, marking a major ste...

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