Q&A: EIV and Power of Attorney
Question: If a person has a power of attorney to address all financial issues, can that person see someone else’s EIV information?
StopPests.org in Housing Program
Cornell University’s IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Center is promoting IPM for Affordable Housing Communities. Free online resources and IPM consulting are available to properties. The Center is re ...
Q&A: Organic Food
Question: We have a resident whose doctor is stating they should eat only organic food instead of regular food due to a medical condition. From my investigation, organic food costs 10% - 30% more tha ...
Final 2014 FMRs Released
The Federal Register for Thursday, October 3, 2013 shows the FY 2014 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). The release includes the FMRs for Public & Indian Housing (PIH) programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers, ...
Government Shut-Down: HUD Issues
October 1, 2013: The federal government has shut down. On September 19, 2013 the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution that would fund all federal programs at slightly below post-seq ...
Q&A: When Must Tenants be Notified of Upcoming Utility Allowance Changes?
Question: A family moves in on October 14th. On October 1, a decrease in the Utility Allowance for November 1 was approved, which would make the tenant rent go up (and the assistance payment go down). ...
New Form 9250 for Funds Authorization
If you need funds from your Residual Receipts Account or Reserve Fund for Replacement Account, be sure to use the updated Form 9250 when you submit your request.
Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) Grants Available
Grant applications are now being accepted for funds to convert all or some units to Assisted Living Program units. Applications are due by November 18, 2013. The ALCP (Assisted Living Conversion Prog ...
FASSUB to Delete pre-2011 DRAFT Submissions
The FASS-MF team will be deleting submissions that are in a draft status where the last update to the submission occurred prior to January 1, 2011.
Q&A: SS Overpayment
Question: I have a multifamily tenant whose SSI was lowered due to a stock or bond that was in her name. The tenant stated that someone else had bought it for her and she was unaware of it. Her SSI ...