HUD requires the delivery of information about federal emergency rental assistance before evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent in HUD-subsidized properties, releases new resources and training for PHAs on a variety of topics, and more.
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HUD Issues Rule Protecting Tenants Facing Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent in HUD-Assisted Properties
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register on October 4 prohibits the eviction of tenants for nonpayment of rent from HUD-subsidized properties and certain PBRA properties without providing a 30-day notice that includes information about available federal emergency rental assistance. Read articleNew Public Housing Resources and Training Available
New resources and training are available on the HUD Exchange to support PHAs and their partners in developing and administering their public housing and voucher programs. These include the “Minimum Rent and Hardship Exemption Policy” video; video interviews with residents and staff about Mainstream vouchers; the “Introduction to Child Welfare” webinar recording; a five-part webinar on improving performance on your PHAS; the “PHA Asset Repositioning Post-Closing How-To” video; and a webinar series on financial management and best practices for HCV. Read article
HUD Extends NSPIRE Physical Inspection Pilot to 2023
In a Federal Register notice on September 28, HUD announced the extension of NSPIRE to April 30, 2023. The purpose of the NSPIRE pilot is to change the 20-year-old REAC physical inspection system to better reflect the condition of privately owned, HUD-subsidized housing. Read article
HUD Awards Springfield, Massachusetts $5 Million, Marking 2,000th Community Development Blog Grant Section 108 Loan
In the 2,000th approval through the CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Program, HUD has awarded Springfield, Massachusetts $5 million to support the Main Street Convention District Overlay Zone Fund Project. Funds will go toward the purchase of vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed property in the downtown area, supporting the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Springfield. Read article
