HUD Transformation Update
HUD Secretary Shaun Donavan released the following memorandum on April 4, 2014: Today, we are moving forward with the transformation of HUD's Multifamily Housing Office. In the wake of express directi ...
PBCA Update: HUD Will Fight Appeals Loss
We recently shared the news that, on March 25, 2014, HUD lost in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Court of Appeals ruled that a NOFA was not an appropriate way for HUD to solicit ...
Handling Injuries on the Job
Do you have a policy for handling injuries on the job? It is important to have employee policies in place and to be aware of how to handle situations. Please check with your managing agent or Human Re ...
HUD Loses Appeal in PBCA Lawsuit
On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit released its final decision in the case of CMS Contract Management Services et. al. vs. United States, ruling in favor of the PBCAs ...
Reminder: FASSUB Extension and Preparation
If your fiscal year ended on December 31, 2013, and your property is required to submit an annual financial statement electronically through FASSUB, you have extra time! HUD has authorized a 30-day ex ...
Expiring Forms – What To Do
You may have noticed that some important forms expire at the end of March, 2014. They include the model leases, 50059s, Race/Ethnicity Form, EIV CAAFs and UAAFs, and some sample forms. Voucher forms h ...
Q&A: Correction or Interim?
Question: A tenant was moved in based on calculations using the net SS income instead of the gross benefit income. This was discovered upon retrieving EIV income data within 90 days of the move-in d ...
PBCA “Voluntary” MOR’s Not Permitted by HUD
We are aware that several PBCAs have asked properties to participate (some voluntarily) in “cursory”, “informal” or “practice” MORs. Kerry Hickman, Deputy Director of HUD’s Office of Housing Assistanc ...
Q&A: Citizenship Verification
Question: I have a question regarding Citizenship Requirements. Some states, such as Michigan, have an enhanced driver license. The license provides Proof of Identity and U.S. Citizenship. Would it be ...
Housing and The FY 2015 Budget
A preliminary look at President Obama’s FY 2015 budget shows some cuts and some increases. Some of the cuts: CDBGs (Community Development Block Grants) and HOME are slated for cuts, and Project-Based ...