With the end of the year approaching, HUD has been posting information on closing out 2022 and starting 2023.
Notice PIH 2022-34 provides guidance on the use and eligibility of the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI), replacing guidance from 2019 and supplementing information in the current Energy Performance Contracting, Utility Partnership Program, and Operating Fund grant processing notices. Read notice
Notice PIH 2022-35 outlines requirements relevant to CARES Act supplemental operating funds for PHAs administering public housing programs. PHAs now have until April 30, 2023 to liquidate CARES Act obligations; find additional details in the notice. Read notice
HUD has posted the 2022 RAD Rents, which are used to determine the initial contract rents in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract for public housing properties converting under RAD. Download the spreadsheet under “RAD What’s New” on HUD’s RAD webpages. Visit RAD page
The ROSS-SC awards will go to 111 organizations, including PHAs, tribal housing entities, resident associations, and nonprofits to fund 135 service coordinator positions. HUD has raised the maximum salary for service coordinators, added digital including to areas of need, and made direct services an eligible expense where service provider gaps exist. Read article