HUD extends NSPIRE-V deadline and releases a report on MTW Flexibility cohort, a new issue of Cityscape, and new articles for The Edge.

Recent News

HUD  Extends NSPIRE-V Compliance Deadline to February 2027 

In an email to executive directors, HUD announced it has changed the compliance deadline to implement NSPIRE for the HCV and PBV programs from October 1, 2025 to February 1, 2027. Requirements for carbon monoxide and smoke alarms remain in place. Lead-based paint visual assessment standards are unchanged. HUD plans to issue a PIH notice with updated administrative requirements and a Federal Register notice finalizing the extension. Read more

PD&R  Releases Last Report on MTW Flexibility Cohort 

HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research  (PD&R) has published the last in a series of annual reports evaluating the experience of 31 smaller PHAs in the initial Moving to Work Flexibilities Cohort e. Read more

PD&R Publishes New Issue of Cityscape

2025’s first issue of Cityscape is themed around FSS program evaluation, including articles on the National Impact Evaluation, Compass FSS programs, and FSS in multifamily affordable housing. Read more

PD&R Updates The Edge  

PD&R’s online magazine, The Edge, has updated with new articles on HCV success research, the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase, opportunity zone financing for workforce housing in Birmingham, and prefabricated wood use. Read more