
New Uses of Funding for Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
New Uses of Funding for Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Disabled Effective July 22, 2013 there will be changes in the requirements (of 24 CFR Part 891) for the use of funding for supportive hou ...

HUD Hub Transitions
As of May 31, 2013, Ruben Brooks is Acting Hub Director in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Brooks was the Hub Director in Atlanta, GA and he will continue to serve in that capacity as well. Laurelei McKnight, ...

Q&A: Sex Offender Questions on Application
Question: I just had my first MOR as a new Manager and I was advised by my CA that my applications needed to have specific wording for the Registered Sex Offenders. Do you have any suggestions for w ...

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 ...