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. A copy of the communication is included below.
The email does not provide a new HOTMA compliance date, but does note that “HUD will soon issue guidance on additional [HOTMA] provisions which can be implemented.” The email also includes a link to a new FAQ document that the Department has published on HOTMA implementation.
PHADA has consistently pressed the Department to delay the HOTMA compliance date so that HAs have more time to adequately prepare for the transition to the Housing Information Portal and to train staff on new HOTMA-compliance income and asset policies. The Association appreciates this HUD communication and will continue to keep members updated on all the latest HOTMA and HIP news through the Advocate, Breaking News, and social media.