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HUD Final Rule Prohibiting Smoking in Public Housing - December 5, 2016

On December 5, 2016, HUD published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing. This rule requires each public housing agency (PHA) administering public housing t...

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HUD Revises Rent Comparability Studies - December 1, 2016

On December 1, 2016, HUD issued an update to Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Policy guidebook. The guidance applies to any Rent Comparability Study (RCS) signed by an appraiser on or after March 1,...

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Definitions and Terminology Relating to VAWA 2013

On November 16, 2017, I sent a memo to clients informing them of the publication of the HUD Final Rule implementing the changes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Over the next few weeks, I wil...

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Applicability of Final VAWA Rule

On November 16, 2017, I sent a memo to clients informing them of the publication of the HUD Final Rule implementing the changes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Over the next few weeks, I wil...

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Occupancy Standards – Recommendations and Best Practices

All communities should have occupancy standards to prevent overcrowding of units. In the case of federally assisted properties, the standards should also prevent underutilization of space.   ...

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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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