February 6
Notice 2012-8 on Guidance of Obtaining HUD's Consent for Takings of Public Housing Property by Eminent Domain
HUD has issued a notice providing guidance on the factors that HUD will consider in determining whether to consent to a taking of public housing property that was developed/acquired by, or is maintained with funds from the United States Housing Act of 1937 by a governmental or quasi-governmental body using eminent domain authority.

February 3
HUD Notice 2012-07 on Demo/Dispo Requirements for PHA Plans
HUD has issued PIH notice 2012-07 explaining the application processing requirements in requesting HUD approval to demolish, dispose or both demolish-and-dispose of public housing.

February 1
FFY 2013 PHADA/CLPHA Public Housing and Section 8 Funding Needs
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA), and the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) are national membership-based groups dedicated to the preservation and improvement of public housing and Section 8. Read more

January 23
PHADA Would Like to Hear Your Suggestions
Public housing agencies face formidable challenges ahead related to federal funding, the federal regulatory burden and the industry’s image relative to other HUD programs. PHADA will soon begin work with other industry groups on a multi-prong and multi-year effort to bring additional influence and improvements to these essential and interrelated public housing needs. Go to form

Breaking news archives

The drop-down menu below lists a number of important issues and topics relating to public housing. Use it as a resource to read up on past and present articles specific to those topics.


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Small PHA Reform Toolkit and Publication
Get the latest information on Small PHA Reform

FY 2013 Proposed HUD Budget
Get the latest information on the FY'13 budget

FY 2012 HUD Appropriations Position Paper

2012 Authorizing Legislation Position Paper

HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Website
Provides background materials, authorizing legislation, and examples of resources.

PHADA Issue Briefs

• Operating Reserve Offset
• HUD Plans to Set Metropolitan Fair Market Rents for Very Small Areas
• MTW Success Documented
• Public Housing Energy Conservation Incentive