May 16
PIH Notice 2012-22 Providing Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance
HUD has issued PIH Notice 2012-22 reinstating and extending the 2009 joint Notices H 2009-13 or PIH 2009-36 which were issued to provide guidance to owners and management agents and HAs on the implementation of the requirements of Section 644. Read more

May 15
Please Comment on HUD's Proposed "Streamlining the Portability Process," Rule
On March 28, HUD published a proposed regulation entitled, "Streamlining the Portability Process," in the Federal Register. Comments on this proposed rule are due by May 29 and may be submitted electronically through Regulations.gov. PHADA strongly encourages agencies to review both the rule and PHADA's description in the April 18th Advocate, and submit comments concerning the proposal. Read more

May 11
HUD Issues PIH Notice 2012-21 on Financial Reporting Requirements for the HCV Program
HUD has issued PIH notice 2012-21 regarding the financial reporting requirements for HAs that administer the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, to submit financial information to the Department electronically. HAs are required by regulation to submit their fiscal year end (FYE) financial information to HUD through the Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing (FASS-PH), and to submit certain leasing and cost data through the Voucher Management System. Read more

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Congratulations to the 2012 Scholarship Winners
$7,000 Bollinger Scholarship Winner - Anne Adele Sinner (St. Paul HA)
$5,000 HD Supply and $5,000 Freedom & Civil Rights Winner - Maurice McCaully (Huntsville HA)

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

2012 Authorizing Legislation Position Paper

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

PHADA Issue Briefs

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