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February 03, 2026

Congress Passes FY 26 HUD Appropriations

Earlier this afternoon, the House of Representatives voted 217–214 to advance a five-bill minibus—which includes the Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) appropriations bill—to the President, who is expected to sign the bill later today. The President’s signature will conclude the FY 26 appropriations process for HUD programs four months after the fiscal year began on October 1, 2025.

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February 02, 2026

HUD Releases 2026 OCAFs for PBRA

On February 2, HUD released the pre-publication content of its Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for 2026. The notice, expected to be published in the Federal Register on February 3, establishes OCAFs for Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) contracts issued or renewed under the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA). In addition, streamlined regulations issued in 2024 implementing certain provisions of HOTMA allow the use...

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January 29, 2026

HUD Meets with IT Group to Discuss PIC Modernization and HOTMA Rollout

Last week, HUD staff met with the IT Working Group, including representatives from PHADA, CLPHA, NAHRO, the MTW Collaborative, and software vendors. The call was scheduled to discuss the Department’s latest timeline for IT modernization and compliance with income and asset rules (Sections 102 and 104) of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).

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January 28, 2026

Funding Lapse May Begin Friday Night

Over the past few days, Democratic Senators have announced that they will not vote for the House-passed minibus package that includes HUD appropriations as long as it also contains funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate cannot pass the minibus without at least seven Democratic Senators voting for it, assuming full attendance.

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January 27, 2026

Reminder: HUD ROSS Rapid Response Funding Opportunity

On January 26, eligible HAs were notified through the GrantSolutions system of a Rapid Response funding opportunity under the Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) program. Eligible applicants include HAs, resident associations, and nonprofit organizations that are current or former ROSS grantees and have received ROSS funding at any time since 2017.

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January 20, 2026

Congress Releases Bipartisan HUD Funding Bill

Early this morning, Congressional appropriators issued a bipartisan “minibus” appropriations package, which included the FY 26 Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) funding bill. Overall, the bill provides $84.3 billion in discretionary funding for HUD—$7.2 billion above what the Department received in FY 25.

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January 05, 2026

HUD Announces Initial FY 25 FSS Grant Awards

HUD has announced the first round of Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program grant awards from FY 25 funding for use during calendar 2026. These FSS renewal awards will go to 713 Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Property Owners, for a total of $129,957,087. This funding will be used to support 1,349 FSS Coordinators around the country.

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December 22, 2025

Department Delays HOTMA Compliance Date for Multifamily Programs

On December 17, 2025, HUD published Notice HA 2025-07, which defers the compliance date for Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) for Multifamily Housing owners to January 1, 2027. Previously, the HOTMA compliance date had been January 1, 2026—only 2 weeks after the notice was published and at a time when most January 1 recertifications had already been completed.

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December 19, 2025

ROSS-SC Deadline Now Extended to January 20, 2026

HUD has extended the application deadline for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program once again—now to January 20, 2026. ROSS-SC provides funding for service coordinators who connect public housing residents with supportive services, employment opportunities, and community resources.

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December 17, 2025

Public Housing FY 25 Shortfall Notice Published

On December 17, 2025, HUD published Notice PIH 2025-30, “Implementation of Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding from Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations.” The notice details the process HUD will use to distribute the $25 million in Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall funding included in the full-year continuing resolution appropriations act for 2025.

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December 08, 2025

Housing Groups Write to Appropriators Requesting Full Voucher Funding

On December 5, a coalition of 13 housing organizations wrote to House and Senate appropriations staff to request full funding for Housing Choice Voucher renewals for FY 26.

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December 03, 2025

Upcoming Deadlines for HUD Self-Sufficiency Grants

PHADA is reminding agencies of the upcoming application deadlines for HUD’s self-sufficiency programs, including Jobs Plus, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), and Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) grants.

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November 25, 2025

PHADA, Others Again Call on HUD to Defer Cash Management Requirements

PHADA and other industry organizations wrote to HUD today regarding its cash management initiative. Following a September 18 letter to which HUD has not yet responded, the groups again requested a delay in the planned implementation of the Department’s schedule.

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November 25, 2025

ROSS-SC Deadline Extended to January 12, 2026

HUD has extended the FY 25 ROSS-SC NOFO application deadline from December 2, 2025, to January 12, 2026 . The ROSS-SC program provides funding to help HAs hire service coordinators who connect residents with supportive services, expand economic opportunity, and promote resident stability and self-sufficiency.

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November 24, 2025

New RAD Office Hours Announced

HUD’s Multifamily Office of Recapitalization has announced several upcoming office hours focused on specific topics.

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November 20, 2025

HUD Releases Notices on Voucher Cost Savings Measures and Section 3 Reporting

This week, the Department released two notices that concern cost saving measures for the Housing Choice Voucher program and Section 3 reporting procedures, respectively. These are the first notices published since the government shutdown ended.

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November 13, 2025

Government Reopens After a Record 43-Day Shutdown

On November 12, the House approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government after 43 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Passed mainly along partisan lines and signed by the president, the measure follows the Senate’s approval on November 9.

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November 10, 2025

Senate Moves Forward on Spending Bill to End Shutdown

On November 9, 2025, the Senate voted narrowly to move forward on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through January 30, 2026. The negotiated agreement also includes a “minibus” of three appropriations bills—Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA). Eight Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

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November 07, 2025

HUD Extends Compliance Date for Energy Efficiency Standards in New Construction

On November 6, 2025, HUD released a pre-publication notice announcing an additional extension of the compliance dates for Energy Efficiency Standards in most HUD programs.

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October 30, 2025

Updated Deadline for Jobs Plus Program Funding Applications

HUD has extended the application deadline for the Jobs Plus Initiative funding. Applications are now due Monday, December 29, 2025 (originally October 27).

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October 02, 2025

Funding Opportunity: FY 25 FSS Annual Notice

HUD has released the FY 25 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Annual Funding Notice for calendar year 2026 funding. Only agencies funded in at least one of the past 3 years are eligible; new applicants will not be considered. The FY 25 application process is similar to FY 24 and HUD encourages agencies to review both the General Notice and Annual Notice for full instructions.

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October 01, 2025

Government Shutdown Begins Today

At midnight on October 1, the federal government began a complete shutdown. This marks the first complete government shutdown since late 2018, when appropriations lapsed from December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019. That 35-day shutdown was the longest one the U.S. has ever experienced.

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September 30, 2025

ProPublica Releases Draft Proposed Rules on Mixed-Status Families, Work Requirements, and Time Limits

On September 29, ProPublica released draft copies of two HUD proposed rules along with an accompanying article analyzing both.

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September 29, 2025

Congress Returns to Session With Shutdown Looming

Today, Congress returns from a week-long recess with a potential government shutdown looming. If both the House and Senate are unable to pass a continuing resolution before midnight on Tuesday, September 30, the federal government will shut down.

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September 18, 2025

PHADA, Other Groups Ask HUD to Delay Flawed Cash Management Plan

HUD has recently published several notices implementing a new cash management process for the Operating Fund. Cash management will require HAs to institute new and more complicated accounting practices that may have the effect of recapturing operating reserve assets over several years.

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September 15, 2025

Opportunity for RAD Relief for Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs

Due to PHADA and its members’ advocacy efforts on this issue, on September 15 HUD announced an opportunity for relief for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) projects facing extraordinary costs. HUD’s Office of Recapitalization notes that public housing properties that converted under RAD receive annual rent increases based on HUD’s Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF). However, in recent years, the standard OCAF has been insufficient for some RAD projects experiencing extraordinary circum...

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September 11, 2025

HUD Delays Deadline for NSPIRE-V Implementation

On September 10, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Public and Indian Housing Ben Hobbs sent the following email (below) to housing authorities formally announcing that the deadline for agencies to implement NSPIRE-V has been delayed to February 1, 2027. Earlier implementation is permitted.

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August 28, 2025

Funding Still Available for Public Housing Emergency and Disaster Capital Grant Program

HUD has announced that approximately $9 million remains available in HUD’s FY 25 Public Housing Capital Fund Emergency and Disaster Grant Program. Eligible applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding has been exhausted. PHAs may submit applications at the time an Emergency or Non-Presidentially declared Disaster has been determined.

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August 22, 2025

HUD Publishes FY 26 Fair Market Rents

On August 22, HUD published the methodology for its FY 26 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in the Federal Register. Concurrently, the Department updated its rent limits website with both metropolitan and Small Area FMRs for all bedroom sizes. As in recent years, HUD has utilized both government and private-market rental data to calculate area rents. The FY 26 FMRs are effective as of October 1, 2025.

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August 19, 2025

HUD Announces $21 Million in Jobs Plus Program Funding

On August 13, HUD announced $21 million in funding under the FY 25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Jobs Plus Initiative, a competitive grant program that helps public housing residents increase earnings through employment. The program offers on-site job training, financial literacy, and other support to help residents build skills, find work, and achieve greater economic stability.

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July 29, 2025

Senate Releases FY 26 T-HUD Appropriations Bill

On July 24, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced its FY 26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) funding bill with strong bipartisan support, approving the measure by a 27–1 vote. The full appropriations text was released the following day.

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July 22, 2025

HUD Releases ROSS Rapid Response Funding Opportunity

On July 18, HUD released Notice PIH 2025-23 , announcing the availability of funding under a Rapid Response component of the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) program. The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) is a one-time, off-cycle grant opportunity designed to help PHAs and other eligible entities address sudden, community-wide emergencies that impact HUD-assisted residents.

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July 21, 2025

HUD Announces Registration of Interest for VASH Funding

HUD recently published Notice PIH 2025-21, which announces the opening of the Registration of Interest process for incremental 2025 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) funding. The Department is disbursing approximately $34 million through this Notice, which will support roughly 3,400 new VASH vouchers.

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July 15, 2025

PHADA Joins Over 700 Other Organizations in Calling for Full Voucher Funding

PHADA, along with over 700 other national, state, and local organizations, wrote to Congressional appropriators earlier today requesting they reject the Administration’s proposed restructuring of, and funding cuts to, the Housing Choice Voucher program.

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July 15, 2025

HUD Issues Operating Fund Financial Reporting Notice

On July 9, HUD issued Notice PIH 2025-20: Operating Fund Federal Financial Report (SF-425) Submission Process. This very technical notice implements requirements from the Office of Management and Budget that as of October 1, 2009, all Federal agencies and Federal grant and cooperative agreement recipients were required to use the SF-425 for financial reporting as included in 2 CFR 200. The SF-425 replaces the SF-269, SF-269A, SF-272, and SF-272A forms used to report the financial status of gran...

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July 14, 2025

House Releases Troubling FY 26 T-HUD Appropriations Bill

Over the weekend, the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee released its draft FY 26 appropriations bill.

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July 08, 2025

PHADA Joins Industry Letter to Repeal CARES Act 30-Day Notice Provision

Earlier today, a diverse coalition of 14 housing organizations wrote to leaders of the House leadership requesting the repeal of the 30-day notice provision for non-payment of rent initially enacted through the CARES Act. A copy of the letter is available on PHADA’s website.

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June 26, 2025

Press Release: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Relocation of HUD Headquarters to Alexandria

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced alongside U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Commissioner Michael Peters that HUD will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington, DC, to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, VA. This move will save taxpayers several hundred million dollars in deferred maintenance and modernization costs, address serious hea...

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June 25, 2025

Department Publishes Guidance on Transitioning EHV Families

HUD recently published Notice PIH 2025-19, which provides guidance and information on regulatory waivers for agencies seeking to transition Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) holders into their regular Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The notice reiterates steps HAs must take related to waiting lists and preferences to continue to assist EHV families, but does not provide significant regulatory flexibility beyond a streamlined waiver process.

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June 17, 2025

Senate Finance Committee Releases Reconciliation Text with Key Housing Provisions Included

On June 16, the Senate Finance Committee released text of its portion of that chamber’s reconciliation bill. The committee has included several provisions that would expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, including:

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June 05, 2025

Industry Groups Release FY 26 Funding Recommendations

PHADA, NAHRO, CLPHA, the Moving to Work Collaborative, and the Local Housing Administrators Coalition have released their joint appropriations recommendations for FY 26. The recommendations encompass programs administered through HUD’s Public and Indian Housing and Multifamily Offices, which collectively ensure that over four million households have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.

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June 04, 2025

HUD Publishes FY 25 HCV Renewal Funding Inflation Factors

On June 3, HUD published the FY 25 Renewal Funding Inflation Factors (RFIF) for the Housing Choice Voucher program. While individual agency inflation factors vary, HUD indicates that the “expected” percent change in the national Per Unit Cost (PUC) is 4.71 percent. Individual inflation factors for every Fair Market Rent (FMR) area can be found on the HUD RFIF webpage.

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June 02, 2025

ESSG Deadline Extended—All Applicants Must Resubmit

On Friday, May 30, the HUD PIH Office of Capital Improvements announced a Revision to PIH Notice 2023-10 and an extension of the application deadline until June 30, 2025, for the FY 25 Emergency Safety and Security Grant (ESSG) Program. The announcement highlights that all PHA’s must re-submit their FY 25 ESSG applications.

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June 02, 2025

President Releases Full Budget Request

Over the weekend, the administration released its full FY 26 budget request and Congressional Justification (CJ), which provides additional detail on the “skinny” budget that the President released in early May. Overall, the budget request proposes cutting non-defense discretionary spending by $163.1 billion, a decrease of more than 22 percent.

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May 30, 2025

HUD Delays HOTMA Compliance Date for Multifamily Housing

On May 29, HUD published Notice H-2025-03, which extends the compliance date for Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) to January 1, 2026, for Multifamily Housing (MFH) programs. Previously, MFH owners were expected to comply with Sections 102 and 104 by July 1, 2025. This delay aligns HOTMA compliance dates for both MFH and Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs.

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May 22, 2025

House Narrowly Passes Reconciliation Bill with Housing Credit Provisions

Late last night, the House passed its reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), by a 215–214 vote. Included in the bill are three provisions that would expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

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May 20, 2025

Industry, Advocacy Groups Send Letter Requesting EHV Funding

On May 19, PHADA and seven other organizations wrote to Congressional appropriators requesting “adequate funding and flexibilities” for the continued operation of the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program. The letter was jointly signed by PHADA, its housing industry partners (CLPHA, NAHRO, and the MTW Collaborative), and several housing and homelessness advocacy groups.

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May 08, 2025

HUD PIH Publishes Guidance: Interest Earned on Operating Funds

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted guidance on the Asset Management webpage on May 7, entitled PHA Post Federal Award Requirements Guidance: Interest Earned on Operating Funds. The guidance outlines a housing authority’s requirement to return interest earned on federal funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Department states that the guidance provides i...

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May 02, 2025

President Trump Releases FY 26 “Skinny” Budget Request

Today, the Trump Administration released its proposed budget for FY 26, outlining plans for discretionary spending. PHADA is deeply concerned about the severe funding reductions in the proposed budget, which represents a cut of over $32 billion to HUD programs compared to the enacted FY 25 levels.

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May 02, 2025

PHADA’s Latest Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Comments

On May 1, PHADA submitted comments concerning an Interim Final AFFH Rule published on March 3, 2025, effective on April 2, 2025. The comments echoed PHADA’s decade-long advocacy for effective implementation of this requirement of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 using existing planning processes, minimizing burdens for program participants, and not requiring HAs to submit separate plans and reports.

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May 01, 2025

AHCIA Introduced in Senate with 30 Bipartisan Co-Sponsors

On April 29, 2025, the PHADA-endorsed Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA, S. 1515) was introduced in the Senate by lead sponsors Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Todd Young (R-IN). At introduction, the bill had 30 co-sponsors—evenly divided between 15 Republicans and 15 Democrats—making it one of the most broadly supported bills to be introduced in the 119th Congress.

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April 09, 2025

Tax Credit Bill Introduced in House with 114 Co-Sponsors

On April 8, the PHADA-endorsed Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (AHCIA) was introduced in the House. At introduction, 114 Representatives—evenly divided between 57 Democrats and Republicans—had signed on as co-sponsors. That number represents over one-quarter of all members of the House of Representatives.

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March 25, 2025

HUD News: HUD Secretary Scott Turner, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Establish Partnership to End Illegal Alien Exploitation of Housing Programs

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today signed the “American Housing Programs for American Citizens” Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to end the wasteful misappropriation of taxpayer dollars to benefit illegal aliens instead of American citizens.

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March 12, 2025

HUD Leadership Updates

On March 10, HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced that Andrew D. Hughes has been nominated to serve as Deputy HUD Secretary.

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March 10, 2025

House Releases Full-Year Continuing Resolution

Over the weekend, the House Republican majority released the text of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through the end of FY 25. If passed, the CR would avert a government shutdown that would occur on March 14, 2025, when the current CR expires.

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March 07, 2025

HUD and USDA Extend Compliance Dates for Energy Efficiency Standards in Construction

In a pre-publication notice released on March 7, the Administration is extending the dates by which compliance with updated energy efficiency codes is required. These dates were initially established by notice on April 26, 2024, a “Final Determination” which adopted the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2019 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1: Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ASHRAE 90.1) as the minimum energ...

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February 19, 2025

Read PHADA’s Response Letter to The New York Times

On February 13, The New York Times published an article titled, “Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill,” which presented an inaccurate account of a proposed bill on eviction notices. Below is a reprint of PHADA’s response, submitted on February 18.

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February 19, 2025

HAI Group Video Premiere: A Housing Authority on the Brink–Watch Their Comeback Story!

Join HAI Group for the YouTube premiere of HAI Group's latest housing spotlight feature, “Housing Crisis to Comeback: A Connecticut Housing Authority’s Inspiring Revival,” Wednesday, February 19, at 11:00 am ET, and see how Park City Communities (formerly Bridgeport Housing Authority) turned things around.

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February 18, 2025

Senate Democratic Leaders Express Alarm over HUD Staffing Cuts

On February 16, five Democratic Senate leaders wrote to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, noting that they were “deeply alarmed and troubled” by the administration’s termination of the Department’s probationary employees. The letter also notes the Senators’ concerns regarding media reports that the administration plans to reduce HUD’s overall staffing level by 50 percent.

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February 18, 2025

Scholarship Funds Available to Descendants of Housing Professionals

To be eligible for a grant, a child must meet three criteria: (1) to have lost a parent or guardian, (2) have at least one parent or legal guardian who has worked in the housing, community development, or economic development field, and (3) demonstrated need. If you, or someone you know is eligible, please see the nomination materials here.

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February 13, 2025

HAI Group Virtual Panel: AI in Public Housing

On Tuesday, March 4, at 1:00 pm ET, HAI Group will host a virtual panel on AI in Public Housing: Innovations, Challenges, and Compliance.

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February 10, 2025

Senator News Release: Hyde-Smith, Hagerty Move to Stop Pandemic-Era Burden on Landlords & Property Owners

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) have introduced legislation to restore the right of states and localities to regulate eviction policies by striking a federal pandemic-era requirement that continues to roil the rental market years after the national health emergency ended.

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February 07, 2025

HUD News: Scott Turner Confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

FEBRUARY 5, 2025—Today, Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Clarence Thomas.

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February 04, 2025

PHADA, Others Write to Appropriators to Urge Adequate Funding

Congress opted to defer action on a final FY 25 budget until mid-March even though the deadline was last October 1. The March 14 deadline is now just a little more than one month away. As a result of the impending date, lawmakers have begun to consider top-line amounts for various domestic discretionary accounts. They will then divide up those funds to the dozen subcommittees that fund government accounts annually. In the meantime, PHADA has been working with other industry groups (CLPHA, N...

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January 28, 2025

OMB Pause in Federal Grants, Loans & Financial Assistance

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo last night that would temporarily pause billions of dollars in federal assistance. At this stage, it is unclear whether any public housing, Section 8, or other federal housing assistance is affected under the memo. PHADA has contacted HUD staff to inquire about the Executive Order’s impact, while also raising its serious concerns. In addition, key lawmakers have raised questions about the legality of the freeze given that it in...

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January 16, 2025

Senate Committee Holds Hearing for HUD Secretary Nominee

On January 16, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee for HUD Secretary, Scott Turner. The largely collegial hearing saw the committee’s members inquire about the nominee’s view on various affordable housing issues

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January 16, 2025

HUD Accepting Applications for FY 25 Public Housing Emergency Safety and Security Grants

On January 14, HUD announced that it is now accepting applications for the Public Housing Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Grants Program. HUD expects to award $10 million based on prior years’ appropriations. No funds will be awarded until the FY 25 federal budget is finalized.

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January 15, 2025

Please Contact Your Elected Officials Today

Congress recently avoided a government shutdown by passing a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extends FY 24 funding levels through March 14, 2025. However, the FY 25 appropriations process remains unsettled, with significant differences between the House and Senate proposals.

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January 13, 2025

HUD Nominee’s Confirmation Hearing Announced

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee for HUD Secretary, Scott Turner, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10:00 am ET. The hearing will be streamed online, and PHADA encourages members to watch the proceedings.

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January 02, 2025

HUD Releases Best Practices Notice for Maximizing Occupancy in Public Housing

On December 31, HUD published Notice PIH 2024-42, which provides an overview of best practice strategies for housing authorities to improve and sustain optimal occupancy rates in public housing. This notice outlines practices from agencies that achieved a 95.5% occupancy rate in FY23. Key categories covered include waitlist management, unit turnaround protocols, accuracy in unit categorization, marketing and outreach, vacancy trends, natural disaster preparedness, community needs, and technolog...

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January 02, 2025

PHADA Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to PHAS

Today, PHADA submitted formal comments to HUD in response to the proposed rule, “Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Performance Deficiencies.”

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December 31, 2024

Department Announces Delayed HOTMA Compliance Date for CPD Programs

On December 31, HUD announced a delayed compliance date for Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) for programs administered through its Community Planning and Development (CPD) office. The new HOTMA compliance date for CPD programs is January 1, 2026, though grantees may choose to implement HOTMA provisions before that date if they are ready to do so.

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December 23, 2024

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Avoiding Government Shutdown

On December 20, just hours before the funding deadline, the House leadership released a scaled-back Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend funding for federal programs, including HUD, through March 14, 2025. The new CR passed both chambers, and President Biden signed the legislation into law early on December 21.

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December 20, 2024

Government Shutdown Possible

The House of Representatives yesterday failed to adopt a bill that would have continued federal funding beyond today when the existing Continuing Resolution (CR) expires. If Congress fails to adopt a CR today, a government shutdown will begin at midnight tonight.

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December 18, 2024

HUD Issues Revised Compliance Date for NSPIRE Affirmative Requirements

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a revised compliance date for National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) new affirmative requirements on December 17, via PIH Notice 2024-39 / H Notice 2024-11. The Notice states that HUD is extending the compliance date to October 1, 2025, and is applicable to public housing and multifamily housing programs.

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December 18, 2024

HUD Releases HOTMA Phased Implementation Notice

On December 17, HUD published Notice PIH 2024-38, establishing a phased implementation schedule for certain provisions in Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). Implementation of HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 is contingent on the rollout of the Housing Information Portal (HIP), the successor system to IMS/PIC. The HIP rollout has been plagued by miscommunication and delays, and this has in turn led to several postponements to the HOTMA compliance...

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December 12, 2024

HUD to Issue Final 30-Day Notice Rule

Today, HUD released the pre-publication version of a final rule, 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent. Over a year has passed since the proposed rule was published, and release had not been expected in the final weeks of this administration.

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December 06, 2024

HUD News: HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available

HUD's Office of Multifamily Programs has developed a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with respect to the implementation of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This guidance includes information on the phase-in hardship relief provision as detailed in the HOTMA final rule, HOTMA-compliant Tenant Selections Plans at Management and Occupancy Reviews, and use of the rent override function in TRACS 202D up until the newly established July 1, 2025 compliance...

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December 04, 2024

Congress Pushes for Continuing Resolution

Congress reconvened this week with a potential government shutdown looming on December 20. Both chambers are focused on passing a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until they can either pass the twelve regular spending bills individually or a comprehensive omnibus package can be enacted. Alternatively, the twelve bills could also be grouped into a handful of “minibus” authorizations. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) aims to pass a short-term CR potentially extending into March 2025, ...

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December 03, 2024

HUD Publishes 2025 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) for some Section 8 Multifamily Programs

On December 3, HUD published the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) for 2025. AAFs apply only to the initial term of Section 8 HAP contracts in the New Construction, Substantial Rehabilitation, Moderate Rehabilitation, Loan Management Set-Aside (LMSA), and Property Disposition (PD) programs. Application of AAFs varies depending on the specific program. The effective date of the notice is December 3, 2024.

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November 19, 2024

Planning New Construction? Energy Code Webinar Rescheduled

On April 26, 2024, HUD published the Final Determination for the Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Financed Housing, establishing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1-2019 as minimum energy efficiency standards for new construction for certain HUD and USDA covered programs.

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November 08, 2024

PHADA Submits Comments on HUD’s Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Form Revisions

HUD’s PD&R has proposed revisions to Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan forms that are required from all developers of FHA insured housing. The changes generally appeared to be helpful, but PHADA expressed some concerns. In particular, HUD’s failure to make documents available until just over a week before comments were due was frustrating.

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November 07, 2024

HUD Proposes PHAS Revisions

On Monday November 4, HUD posted a proposed rule revising PHAS, the Public Housing Assessment System. PHADA had previously provided formal comment and recommendations in 2022.

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November 04, 2024

HCV Homeownership Virtual Convening for HAs

HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH), in collaboration with the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC), is hosting the first national HCV Homeownership Convening being held virtually and specifically for housing authorities.

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October 30, 2024

Fair Housing Marketing Plan Comments

On October 3, HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) published a 30-day notice of a proposed information collection, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan forms required from all FHA insured developments. The department and OMB failed to publish the subject forms on OMB’s web site until Friday, October 25, 2024, reducing the public review period from 30 days to 10 days.

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October 22, 2024

HUD Multifamily Posts Draft Notice on Solar Leases

The Office of Multifamily Housing recently posted a draft notice regarding commercial leases for on-site solar systems, cell towers, and other rooftop uses. Broadly, the draft notice centralizes procedures for applications and approvals for such leases, as well as to establish additional requirements for multifamily owners seeking to install rooftop or other on-site solar systems. This is especially true if any of the electricity generated by the system is used by the property, such as through...

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October 18, 2024

Rural Housing Funding Opportunities; HAs Eligible for TA Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional funding opportunities that will expand safe, affordable housing throughout rural America.

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October 11, 2024

Important Resources for HAs Affected by the Recent Hurricanes

As many of your agencies manage the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, PHADA would like to express our readiness to assist you, and your staff wherever needed. We understand the immense challenges that many of your housing authority, staff, residents, and communities may face now and in the indefinite future. Your agencies are often first responders to residents, and as a result, your staff play a vital role in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

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October 10, 2024

PHADA Writes to Tax Teams in Support of LIHTC Expansion

On October 9, PHADA wrote to the Community Development Tax Team to support strengthening and expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program in any future tax legislation. A copy of the letter—which highlights the importance of LIHTC in delivering affordable housing and to the success of the Housing Choice Voucher program—is available here

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October 08, 2024

HUD’s HCV Homeownership Program Convening

TAC and Du & Associates are collaborating with HUD on a crucial HCV homeownership convening. Below is the Save the Date notice from HUD Headquarters. Registration details will be coming soon from HUD.

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October 08, 2024

HUD Announces FSS Q&A for Funding Notices

On September 24, HUD released two Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program funding notices. In notices PIH 2024-32 and PIH 2024-33, the Department announced that while the final deadline for renewal applicants is June 30, 2025, there is a priority deadline of November 1, 2024.

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September 26, 2024

Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown

On September 25, 2024, both the House and Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the government through December 20, 2024. The CR passed overwhelmingly and with bipartisan support in both chambers, averting a potential government shutdown that would have begun on October 1. President Biden is expected to sign the CR soon.

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September 23, 2024

HUD Announces NSPIRE Webinars and Office Hours

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a series of webinars and office hours for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) for vouchers coming soon, following PHADA’s recommendation to maintain ongoing communication and information sharing. The series is geared towards housing authorities, landlords, maintenance staff, inspectors, and industry staff who may come with questions and to engage in discussion with HUD staff.

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September 23, 2024

HUD Requests Information on Awarding Some Lead Hazard/Healthy Homes Funding by Formula

On September 17, HUD published a request for information (RFI) in the Federal Register regarding the administration’s proposal (including its 2025 budget proposal) to make some Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program funding awards based on formula. Currently, funding designated for these programs is statutorily required to be awarded via competition.

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September 18, 2024

HUD Announces Delay to HOTMA Compliance Date

In a September 18 email to Executive Directors, General Deputy Assistant Secretary Dominique Blom noted that HAs will not be required to comply with Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) on January 1, 2025.

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September 05, 2024

PHADA Joins Other Organizations to Advocate for Maximum HUD Funding

On September 4, 2024, PHADA—along with nearly three dozen other organizations—wrote to Congressional appropriations leaders, advocating for maximum funding for crucial HUD programs. The letter was organized by the Coalition for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF), of which PHADA is a member.

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August 14, 2024

HUD Publishes FY 25 FMRs Effective October 1

On August 14, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register , as required by law, announcing the 2025 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). The primary methodology is unchanged from 2024, when provisions for including private-market data sources were added when available to better reflect local market conditions and is described in detail in the notice. Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) information is also included, with SAFMRs now calculated for both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.

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August 13, 2024

NTIA Announces Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

On July 24, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a nearly $1 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. These competitive grants will help fund initiatives that support low-income households, older adults, rural communities, and other populations most impacted by the digital divide.

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August 12, 2024

HUD Announces Second Offset of HAP Reserves

On August 9, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing posted Notice PIH 2024-29 (HA): HCV 2024 HAP Funding – Second Offset Based on Excess HAP Reserves.

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August 08, 2024

HUD Files Notice of CY 24 HCV Administrative Fee Rates

On August 1, HUD published the Notice of Annual Factors for Determining Administrative Fees for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs in the Federal Register. The notice announces the monthly per unit fee rates for use in calculating administrative fees for Calendar Year 2024 (CY 24) in accordance with HUD Notice PIH 2024-16. It covers administrative fee rates for the HCV, Mainstream Vouchers, Emergency Housing Voucher (column A rate only), and M...

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