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Memo on HUD Notice H 2016-7, RAD Notice Regarding Fair Housing and Civil Rights and Relocation Requirements

HUD published Notice H 2016-7 on November 10, 2016. The Notice replaces and supersedes Notice H 2014-09/PIH 2014-17 (issued July 14, 2014).   The Notice provides PHAs, Owners and RAD develo...

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HUD Final Rule on VAWA - November 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) final rule regarding the implementation of housing protections authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) ...

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Add-on and Special Fees Available for Properties Implementing a Homeless Preference

On October 26, 2016, HUD published a memorandum allowing special and add-on management fees for properties implementing a homeless preference.   HUD has been working to increase the number ...

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HUD Policy for Amending Use Agreements for LIHPRHA Deals - October 28, 2016 (Notice H 2016-16)

HUD Policy for Amending Use Agreements for LIHPRHA Deals - October 28, 2016 (Notice H 2016-16) HUD published Notice H 2016-16 on October 28, 2016. This Notice provides guidance on the circums...

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HUD Implementation Guidance for Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016

In the October 24, 2016 Federal Register, HUD published initial implementation guidance for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). President Obama signed HOTMA into law on ...

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2017 Social Security COLA Announced - October 18, 2016

The federal government announced today that the Social Security Cost of Live Adjustment (COLA) for 2017 will be 0.3%. This means that there will be a very slight change in the Social Security income o...

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HUD Revises Previous Participation Certification Requirements, Final Rule - October 14, 2016

On October 14, 2016, HUD published in the Federal Register a Final Rule, Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing Program Participants.   This r...

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Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Multifamily Housing Programs, Notice H-2016-09

On October 3, 2016, HUD published Notice H-2016-09, relating to the streamlining of Administrative Regulations for Multifamily Housing (and some medically related) Programs. This memo relates only to ...

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