NMA’s revision services team has been working hard to get the latest editions of our Master Books written, published, and shipped to you!
Topics: Books and Revision Services, Criminal Records, Fair Housing, Portability, Recertification, Rent Calculation, Streamlining, Utilities
QUESTION We understand that HOTMA was signed into law by the president on July 29, 2016. Inasmuch as there are many substantive administrative changes to the HCV and public housing programs contained in this new law, we are wondering whether PHAs need to await the issuance of a HUD notice before they implement these changes (for example, increase in elderly/disabled deduction, asset limitations, reporting changes of 10 percent or more) or whether PHAs are obligated to immediately adopt these changes even before HUD issues new rules clarifying this new law? We have many recertifications in the pipeline and an answer to this question will obviously impact these pipeline cases.
Topics: Appropriations, Final Rule, FMR, HOTMA, Proposed Rule, Q&A, Reasonable Accommodation, Recertification, Rent Calculation, Seniors and Elderly, Streamlining, Voucher Reform Legislation
Congratulations to Sheron Stepney at the East St. Louis Housing Authority, the winner of our #ThrowbackThursday contest! She shared a fantastic #NMAthrowback from 2001 on our Facebook page and has won an NMA Master Book of her choice. Thanks to everyone who participated!
NMA’s Master Book series is a complete program guide providing you with detailed explanations on how to apply the latest rules and regulations for the public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
Topics: Books and Revision Services, Criminal Records, Fair Housing, Inspections, Portability, Recertification, Streamlining, Utilities
Last night the Senate voted to approve the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives in February, is expected to be signed into law next week. The bill has received widespread support from industry groups and advocacy organizations.
The new law contains a number of changes to program rules for the public housing and housing choice voucher (HCV) programs, homeless and veteran programs, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.
Here is a brief synopsis of major HOTMA changes. Remember that HUD must complete the formal rulemaking process before changes take effect.
Topics: HOTMA, Inspections, Over-Income Families, PBV, Recertification, Rent Calculation, Seniors and Elderly, Utilities, Veterans, Voucher Reform Legislation
We're pleased to announce that the 2016 editions of our model policies have shipped out! All revision service customers should receive these within a week or so.
Topics: Books and Revision Services, Community Service, Criminal Records, EID, Flat Rent, HQS, Inspections, Over-Income Families, Portability, Recertification, Rent Calculation, Streamlining, Utilities
