Sequester or no sequester, housing authorities have a business to run. And a complicated business it is! The HCV and public housing programs have so many moving parts — and so many regulatory requirements — that it has to be one of the most demanding businesses to be in. Reduced funding simply makes a challenging job that much more challenging.
Topics: Ask the Experts, Budget Cuts, FMR, Recertification, Seniors and Elderly, Sequestration
NLIHC calls for "Day of Action" tomorrow to stop sequestration
The National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has called for a “day of action” tomorrow to stop sequestration. In case you’re interested in participating, here’s NLIHC’s announcement:
Topics: Ask the Experts, Budget Cuts, PIH notices, Sequestration
Next week, NMA's Teri Robertson will be hosting a telephone conference to discuss sequestration. (For some background, browse the #sequestration tag.) The session will cover:
Topics: Ask the Experts, Budget Cuts, HCV utilization, Hearing Officer, HQS, Notice PIH 2013-03, PIH notices, Quality Control, Recertification, Sequestration
We recently hosted a followup “Ask the Experts” call with Greg Klaas from Signet Partners in Denver to discuss the RAD final notice. As September 28 (the date when HUD will begin accepting applications) draws near, Greg and I have a few closing thoughts we'd like to share with you.
Topics: Ask the Experts, Capital Fund, PBRA, PIH notices, Public Housing Conversion, RAD
Next week, NMA VP Carrol Vaughan and Greg Klaas of Signet Partners will be hosting a follow-up discussion of the RAD final notice. For some background, read yesterday's blog post for an in-depth analysis.
Topics: Ask the Experts, RAD