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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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A. J. Johnson
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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A. J. Johnson
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…

Legislation Introduced for Middle Income Tax Credit

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A. J. Johnson
In December 2023, Congress considered a new approach to America’s housing affordability crisis with the introduction of the “Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act” in both the House and Senate. This proposed bill aims to establish a Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit,…

HUD Releases Study on Worst Case Housing Needs

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has presented a report to Congress titled “Worst Case Housing Needs.” The report provides national data and analyzes the critical problems of low-income renting families. The report primarily draws on data from…

HUD Issues Final NSPIRE Standards

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced the pending federal register publication of the Final Inspection Standards Notice for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). The notice details inspectable items at HUD-assisted…

HUD Publishes 2023 Income Limits

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A. J. Johnson
On May 15, 2023, HUD published the 2023 income limits for HUD programs as well as for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Tax-Exempt Bond programs. The limits are effective on May 15, 2023.  The limits for the LIHTC and…

HOTMA Final Rule – Impact on HOPWA Program

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released a Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2023. With the exception of…

Biden Administration Introduces “Renters Bill of Rights”

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A. J. Johnson
In late January 2023, the Biden administration released a Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights.  This blueprint describes federal actions around five guiding renter protections: Safe, Quality, Accessible, and Affordable Housing; Clear and Fair Leases; Education; Enforcement and Enhancement…

HUD Releases Final Rule Implementing HOTMA

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released a Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This final rule has not yet been published in the Federal Register. Publication in the Federal Register…

Minimum Wage Increases Will Occur in 27 States in 2023

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A. J. Johnson
In 2023, 27 states will have new minimum wage rates. The federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 and applies in 20 states. It was last raised on July 24, 2009. Affordable housing managers responsible for determining the income of…

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