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HUD Publishes 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs)

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What Section 8 Owners and Asset Managers Need to Know On February 3, 2026, HUD released the annual Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) to adjust rents for eligible Section 8 contracts. These factors apply to properties with contract anniversaries on…

Tenant Self-Certification in Affordable Housing Programs

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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 difficult to obtain or when changes in household composition or income occur, many federal…

2026 Social Security COLA Announced

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A. J. Johnson
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 will provide an additional $56 per month for…

HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026

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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 Register notice that extends the implementation of two key provisions…

Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present

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Overview Maintenance employees working in resident units must behave with the highest level of professionalism and caution. One of the most sensitive—and potentially risky—situations arises when a technician arrives for a maintenance request and finds that the only people at…

IRS Publishes Final Regulation on Average Income Set-Aside

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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 clarifies how owners identify and report “qualified groups” of units,…

Courts Provide Conflicting VAWA Decisions

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VAWA Notices in Eviction Cases: Conflicting Court Interpretations and Best Practices for Owners & Managers Recent court decisions reveal conflicting interpretations of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related to eviction and termination notices. Although the statute itself is clear,…

HUD Abandons Fair Housing Enforcement

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HUD Retreats from Fair Housing Enforcement: Why Compliance Still Matters The federal Fair Housing Act requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enforce laws prohibiting discrimination in housing. However, by late 2025, it has become increasingly…

Trump Nominates Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

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A. J. Johnson
In a significant move relating to affordable housing, former President Donald Trump has nominated Scott Turner as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Known for his leadership and commitment to community development, Turner brings a…

Rural Development Issues Emergency Call System Guidance

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A. J. Johnson
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has issued an Unnumbered Letter providing guidance to Multifamily Housing (MFH) staff and program participants regarding emergency call systems, also referred to as “pullcords” in MFH units. Installing and using emergency call systems in MFH…

Rural Development Provides Timeline for HOTMA Implementation

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A. J. Johnson
On September 4, 2024, the Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published an Unnumbered Letter (UL) notifying MFH staff of the anticipated timeline for implementing the requirements of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The HOTMA…

Justice Department Sues RealPage for Colluding to Raise Rents

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On August 23, 2024, The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a real estate software company used by many affordable housing properties, alleging that its software enabled landlords to collude in raising rents across the United…

HUD Proposes Comprehensive Changes to HOME Rules

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On May 15, 2024, HUD published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing significant changes to the HOME Program. The proposed rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register before June, and public comments are due…

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