Community Development and Housing News: March 18, 2024
HUD updates list of discretionary HOTMA policies for PHAs, receives increased funding from the 2024 Consolidated Appropriates Act, and launches a new website to help HCV families.
Recent News
HUD Updates List of Discretionary HOTMA Policies
The updated list of discretionary policies for public housing and HCV programs regarding sections 102 and 104 of HOTMA provides required policies, discretionary policies, and additional information on preparing for HOTMA. Read more
Increased Funding for HUD Programs in FY2024 Spending Bill
President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, providing HUD programs with over $70 billion, approximately 13 percent higher than the FY 23 allocation. NLIHC has posted a full analysis of the FY 2024 appropriations bill. Read more
HUD Launches Website to Combat Source of Income Discrimination for Families Using Housing Vouchers
The new website’s interactive map will make it easier for families, PHAs, and property owners to identify jurisdictions covered by source of income protections that keep owners from renting to qualified tenants with an HCV or other public assistance. Read more