The American Flag
On June 14, 1889, New York City kindergarten teacher George Balch planned “Flag Day” ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New Yo ...
Launch of New “Apartments: We Live Here” Campaign
The National MultiHousing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) have unveiled a new integrated campaign that tells the story about how to help people find a place to live that’s ...
515/8 Properties Now Exempt from FASSUB Reporting
As of May 23, 2013 owners of properties with a USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing loan and a HUD Section 515/8 New Construction Housing Assistance Payments (515/8 HAP) contract are no longer requir ...
Q & A: Income Limits
Question: I have a tenant in my PRAC building that moved in two years ago and, of course, met our income requirements. She is now dating a gentleman and they are considering having him move in to he ...
Hurricane Season is Officially Here
The 2013 hurricane season officially started on June 1 and last year the Gulf coast and the East coast suffered severe damage from hurricanes. Now is the time for you to become prepared. Have you not ...
HUD to Announce PBCA Awards
A PBCA NOFA status update was posted June 3, 2013. HUD plans to announce the PBCA (Project Based Contract Administrator) awards, selected from applicants applying under the NOFA (Notice of Funds Avail ...
May 31, 2013 in REAC
Infestation or NOT an Infestation
As a reminder, REAC has issued its stance on infestation. Read more to learn about dead roaches, roach droppings and Revision #1.
2013 AAFs Are Now Available
The Federal Register Notice, posted on May 22, 2013, announced the FY 2013 AAFs. AAFs (Annual Adjustment Factors) are used to modify contract rents for some Section 8 HAP contracts, on HAP contract a ...
PBCA Awards Update: Court Decision Upholding NOFA has been Appealed
Nine Contract Administrators have appealed the federal claims court’s decision to allow HUD to proceed with PBCA awards under the NOFA that was previously issued.
May 15, 2013 in EIV
EIV Income Report Issue-Fixed
A glitch in the online EIV system has been resolved today, May 15, 2013. When you tried to access Income Information by Contact, many or all of your properties may have been missing. The MF Help D ...