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HUD Notice on Violence Against Women Act of 2013

On August 6, 2013, HUD published a Notice titled The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013): Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs. This notice provides an overview of the ...

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HUD Notice H2013-21, Implementation and Approval of Owner Adopted Admissions Preferences for Individuals or Families Experiencing Homelessness

This Notice provides guidance on the circumstances under which owners of HUD-assisted properties may adopt admissions preferences for the homeless. Prior to this Notice, HUD had strictly interpreted ...

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HUD Final Rule on HOME Program

On July 24, 2013, HUD published a final rule on the HOME program. Most provisions of the rule are effective for properties that receive HOME funds on or after August 23, 2013. Properties already opera...

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HOME Program Rent Decreases

As you probably know by now if you are operating properties that utilize HOME funds, HUD has released the 2013 HOME rent limits. You may also be aware that due to calculation errors by HUD in earlier ...

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HUD Final Smoke Detector Rule for Section 202 and 811 Projects

HUD has issued a final rule, effective July 22, 2013, requiring that smoke detectors be installed in all subsidized housing for the elderly and disabled. The final rule, published in the July 20, 2013...

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Senate Bill Amending the Fair Housing Act Introduced

S. 1242, A Bill to Amend the Fair Housing Act, and for Other Purposes, was introduced in the Senate on June 27, 2013, and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The short title of the bill i...

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Rural Area Definition - Legislative Update (June 28, 2013)

Approximately 900 communities across the United States that are currently considered rural for purposes of United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs are in danger of losing their r...

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Effect of Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA on LIHTC Student Rule

As you probably know by now, on June 26, 2013 the Supreme Court declared that Section Three of The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. This decision basically holds that persons of the...

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