The Treasury announces the end of the ERA2 period of performance; OIG issues audit reports on RAD PBV physical conditions and HCV source-of-income discrimination controls; and PD&R releases a case study on affordable housing for deaf residents.

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Treasury Announces End of ERA2 Period of Performance

With the closure of the ERA2 period of performance, grantees may no longer use ERA2 funds to provide financial assistance or services to renters. ERA2 final reports are due to the Department of the Treasury on January 28, 2026. Read more

OIG Recommends HUD Improve Oversight of RAD PBV Unit Physical Condition

HUD’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued an audit report concluding that HUD should strengthen its oversight of the physical condition of public housing units converted to PBV under RAD. Recommendations include that HUD target projects for review, develop standardized monitoring policies, ensure reserves are adequately funded and consistently documented, collect data, and provide inspection reports. Read more

OIG Issues Audit Report on Source-of-Income Discrimination Controls

OIG has also issued an audit report assessing how PHAs have implemented controls to prevent discrimination against HCV holders in states with source-of-income discrimination laws. Read more

HUD Case Study Highlights Affordable Housing Project for Deaf Residents

HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) highlights PAH! Hiland Plaza in a new case study. The 92-unit, mixed-income development in New Mexico is the largest in the nation designed to serve the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community. Read more