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Community Development and Housing News: July 21, 2025

HUD releases PIH Alerts on submitting the Operating Fund Federal Financial Report and applying for ROSS RRP, updates two HCV Guidebook chapters, sends a reminder on EHV transitions, and requests comments on new energy efficiency standards.

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PIH Publishes Guidance on SF-425 Submission Process

Notice PIH 2025-20 provides guidance on submitting the Operating Fund Federal Financial Report (SF-425). The notice outlines reporting and record management requirements, types of funds, and more. Read more

 

HUD Announces ROSS Rapid Response Program Funding

Notice PIH 2025-23 provides guidance on applying for the ROSS Rapid Response Program, an expedited funding component of ROSS. RRP funding helps current or former ROSS-SC grantees respond to natural disasters, public health crises, economic disruptions, and other urgent challenges. Read more

 

PIH Posts Updated HCV Guidebook Chapters

The “Housing Search and Leasing” and “Payment Standards” chapters of the new working Housing Choice Voucher Program Guidebook received various updates, including briefing information and more. Each chapter includes a list of changes from the previous version after the table of contents. Read more

 

HUD Sends Email to EDs Highlighting EHV Transition Guidance

A  July 7 email to executive directors highlights key points from Notice PIH 2025-19 on transitioning EHV families into the regular HCV program. PHAs have until Tuesday, August 19 to spend remaining EHV services fees, and until Saturday, October 18 to complete reporting in VMS . Read more

 

HUD and USDA Seek Comments on Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards

 A Federal Register notice by HUD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture invites public feedback, due, August 6, on the adoption of updated Minimum Energy Standards for new construction of HUD- and USDA-financed housing. Read more

 

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