HUD Issues
Housing Handbooks, Policies and Links to HUD Regulatory Sites, and NAHMA Public Policy Positions
To help members more easily find topics on this page, it has been reorganized into alphabetical order (i.e., by first key word in the issue header, except, the word HUD is always disregarded in alphabetizing listings, and the key HUD Websites and Data Sets remain at the top)
Important HUD Websites & Information
- Click here to access HUD’s homepage.
- Click here to to visit Hudclips for forms, notices, handbooks, and other information.
- HUD User-Policy Development and Research website with data sets and statistics
- HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Data Dashboard
- Archived HUD Webcasts
- Housing Development Toolkit (September, 2016)
- Common HUD Acronyms
- HUD Contingency Plan in the Event of a Government Shutdown (January 19, 2018)
- HUD Shutdown Memo: Multifamily Production and Asset Management (January 4, 2019)
- HUD’s Contingency Plan in the Event of a Federal Government Shut Down (September 27, 2013)
- Multifamily Housing HQ Organization Information (October 29, 2014)
HUD Channel on YouTube
- For REAC/NSPIRE Youtube videos, see the NAHMA Webpage: REAC/NSPIRE Issues
- HUDChannel on YouTube
HUD Data Sets
- HUD Publishes FY23 Income Limits (May 17, 2023)
- 2023 OCAFs Notice (November 15, 2022)
- Notice of Annual Adjust Factors for Fiscal Year 2022 (February 17, 2022)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2022 (October 4, 2021)
- Notice of Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2021 (December 17, 2020)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2021 (November 27, 2020)
- FY 2020 Annual Adjustment Factors (December 11, 2019)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2020 (November 26, 2019)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2019 (November 26, 2018)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2018 (November 1, 2017)
- Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2018 (November 8, 2017)
- Rent Burden in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (October 10, 2017)
- Rental Housing Discrimination on the Basis of Mental Disabilities: Results of Pilot Testing (September 13, 2017)
- Worst Case Housing Needs 2017 Report to Congress (August 10, 2017)
- Characteristics of HUD-Assisted Renters and Their Units in 2013 (August 3, 2017)
- Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2017 (December 20, 2016)
- Designation of Difficult Development Areas for 2017 (October 17, 2016)
- Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2017 (October 5, 2016)
- Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2016 (May 3, 2016)
- FY 2016 Income Limits (effective March 28, 2016)
- Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight (OAMPO) Slideshow: Portfolio Snapshot (March 7, 2016) – Presented by HUD’s Director of OAMPO, Nancie-Ann Bodell, at NAHMA’s 2016 March Conference
- Designation of Difficult Development Areas for 2016 (November 20, 2015)
- 2016 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) (October 13, 2015)
- FY 2015 Income Limits (effective March 6, 2015)
- Annual Adjustment Factors for FY 2015 (February 9, 2015)
- 2015 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs)
- Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2015 (October 3, 2014)
- FY 2014 Income Limits
- Final Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for FY 2014 (October 3, 2013)
- Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2013
- 2014 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs)
- Annual Adjuctment Factors for FY 2013 (May 22, 2013)
- HUD Memo: Guidance for Processing Interest Rate Reduction Requests (April 19, 2013)
- REAC Scores
- Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Data (CHAS) (Updated December 2009)
- Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs)
- FY 2013 Income Limits
- 2013 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs)
- Final FY 2013 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
- 2013 Difficult Development Areas (DDAs)
- 2013 Qualified Census Tracts (QCT)
Broadband and Connectivity (HUD/FCC)
- FCC has Launched the Affordable Connectivity Program Website to Help Households Gain access to Discounted Broadband Services
- HUD Issues Affordable Connectivity Program Mini-Guide (May 11, 2022)
- FCC Issues Final Rule on Improving Competitive Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments (March 28, 2022)
Bed Bugs
- HUD Memo: Clarification of Housing Notice H 2012-5 Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD-Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing (May 8, 2019)
- REAC Issues Revised Protocol for UPCS Inspectors Regarding Bed Bug Infestations (February 1, 2016)
- Federal Bed Bug Working Group: The Collaborative Strategy on Bed Bugs (February 4, 2015)
- Educational Poster Regarding Bed Bug Infestations (October 2012, English)
- Educational Poster Regarding Bed Bug Infestations (October 2012, Spanish)
- NAHMAnalysis 2012-0823-Update on HUD Notice H 2012-05: “Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD-insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing”
- HUD Notice H 2012-05 “Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD-insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing” (April 23, 2012)
- Public and Indian Housing “Bed Bug Prevention and Control Video”
- Sample Letter to O/As when REAC Identifies a Bed Beg Infestation Attachment to HUD Notice H 2011-20 “Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention in HUD Insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing” (August 16, 2011)
CDBG and NSP
- FY2017 HUD Formula Grant Allocations (June 14, 2017)
- Additional Clarifying Guidance, Waivers and Alternative Requirements for Grantees in Receipt of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds Under the Disaster Relief Appropriations, 2013 (August 25, 2015)
- HUD Federal Register “Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Closeout Requirements and Recapture” (November 27, 2012, Docket No. FR–5660–N–01)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-12 “Submission of Federal Financial Report – Standard Form 425” (June 19, 2012)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-09 “Use of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to submit the Consolidated Plan” (April 30, 2012)
- HUD CPD Notice 2012-04 “Closeout Instructions for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs Grants” (February 13, 2012)
Contract Administration
- HUD Issues Draft HAP Bifurcation Housing Notice
- HUD Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Public Comment on Section 8 PBRA: Standard Program Regulation and Renewal Contract (February 2, 2023)
- NAHMA Comments on Draft HAP Contract Support Services (HAPSS) Solicitation (September 28, 2022)
- HUD Issues Draft Contract Solicitation for Future HAP Contract Support Services (July 27, 2022)
- NAHMA Comments on Solicitations HAP Contract National/Regional Support Services (February 2, 2018)
- HAP Payment Contract National Support Services Industry Letter (February 2, 2018)
- HUD PBCA Final Recommendation by Deloitte (January 19, 2018)
- Draft RFP HAP National Support Services (December 14, 2017)
- Draft RFP HAP Regional Support Services
- Draft RFP HAP Regional Support Services (December 14, 2017)
- Multifamily Regions and Subregions (December 14, 2017)
- Request for Information (RFI) Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) Program (September 29, 2016)
- HUD Office of the Inspector General Report: HUD’s Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight did not Comply with its Requirements for Monitoring Management Agent’s Costs (August 21, 2015)
- US Court of Appeals Federal Circuit – PBCA Lawsuit Decision (March 25, 2014)
- HUD Performance-Based Contract Administration (PBCA) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Webpage (for status updates from HUD)
- HUD’s update regarding the status of its decision on the GAO’s recommendations for the protests filed against the PBCA NOFA (October 24, 2012)
- NAHMA Letter to HUD Multifamily Regarding Our Position on the GAO Decision to Sustain the PBCA NOFA Protests (August 31, 2012)
- GAO Sustains PBCA NOFA Protests (August 15, 2012)
- NAHMA’s Comments RE: Draft PBCA Customer Service Survey (OMB Approval Number 2502-New) announced in the Federal Register “Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment Emergency Comment Request; Office of Housing Assistance Contract Administration Oversight, Multifamily Housing Programs” (May 11, 2012)
- HUD’s Draft PBCA O/A and Tenant Customer Service Survey for Annual Incentive Fees
- NAHMA Letter to HUD Regarding Our Concerns with the PBCA Preferences within the FY 2012 NOFA for the PBCA Program (April 27, 2012)
- Technical Corrections to HUD’s PBCA NOFA (March 15, 2012)
- HUD’s NOFA for the “FY 2012 Performance Based Contract Administration (PBCA) Program for the Administration of Project Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contracts” and Updated ACC (March 9, 2010)
- PBCA NOFA FAQs
- 2011 Final PBCA Transition Guidebook
Converting Efficiencies to One-Bedrooms
- Notice H 2011-03 “Policies and Procedures for the Conversion of Efficiency Units to One-Bedroom Units” (February 1, 2011)
- Federal Register “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Conversion of Efficiency Units to One-Bedroom Units Multifamily Housing Package” (Docket No. FR–5480–N–11, February 4, 2011)
Disaster and Emergency Resources
- HUD Multifamily Housing Guidance for Disaster Recovery
- HUD Disaster Notice on Resident Displacement and Property Damage (June 11, 2020)
- Relief from HUD Requirements Available During CY 18 to PHAs (September 13, 2018)
- Supplemental Disaster Recovery Allocations (February 9, 2018)
- Additional Clarifying Guidance, Waivers and Alternative Requirements for Grantees in Receipt of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds Under the Disaster Relief Appropriations, 2013 (August 25, 2015)
- Temporary Shelter for Individuals Displaced by Hurricane Sandy (March 1, 2013)
- Postponement of Deadline for Making an Election to Deduct for the Preceding Taxable Year Losses Attributable to Hurricane Sandy (March 1, 2013)
- HUD Notice “Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Multifamily Housing Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Sandy Disaster Areas” (November 26, 2012)
- HUD Guidance on Opening Housing for Older Persons to Victims of Hurricane Sandy, All Ages (November 9, 2012)
- National Council of State Housing Agencies’ (NCSHA) Emergency Disaster Resource Center
Drug-Free Workplace
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements” (July 28, 2011, Docket No. FR–5471–F–01)
Electronic Signatures
- HUD Provides Additional Electronic Signature, Transmission and Storage Guidance (November 6, 2020)
- Electronic Signature, Transmission, and Storage – Guidance for Multifamily Assisted Housing Industry Partners (Housing Notice 2020-04, May 26, 2020)
- Use of Electronic Signatures in Federal Organization Transactions (Version 1.0, January 25, 2013)
Energy Benchmarking
- Industry letter to HUD regarding Information Collection for Energy Benchmarking (December 5, 2016)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Energy Benchmarking” (Oct. 4, 2016, Docket No. FR-–5913–N–27)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Energy Benchmarking of Public Housing” (Oct. 4, 2016, Docket No. FR-5916–N–17)
Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System
- HUD Notice H 2013-06 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System” (March 12, 2013)
- HUD Notice H 2012-26 “Extension of Housing Notice H 2011-25, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & You Brochure – Requirements for Distribution and Use” (November 21, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-04, “Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Deceased Tenants Report to Reduce Subsidy Payment & Administrative Errors” (January 1, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-25 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & You Brochure – Requirements for Distribution and Use” (September 20, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-21 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System” (August 17, 2011)
- NAHMAnalysis 2010-0813-Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System: HUD Notice H 2010-10
- HUD Notice H 10-10: “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System” Updated Guidance (July 1, 2010)
- HUD Notice H 10-08: “Implementation of Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs: Implementation of the Enterprise Income Verification System – Amendments; Final Rule” (April 13, 2010)
- Slides from HUD’s Webcast on “Mandatory Use of EIV: Implementing Instructions”(April 14, 2010)
- Archived Webcast on “Mandatory Use of EIV: Implementing Instructions”(April 14, 2010)
- HUD Notice H2010-2 “Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & You Brochure – Requirements for Distribution and Use” (January 11, 2010)
- NAHMAnalysis 2010-0115- HUD’s Rent, Income, and EIV: Final Rule
- Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs: Implementation of the Enterprise Income Verification System—Amendments; Final Rule (December 29, 2009, Docket No. FR–5351–F–02)
- HUD Notice H 09-20 on instructions to O/As about using EIV data to verify income and employment and using reports and data in EIV (December 7, 2009)
- NAHMA’s Comments on HUD’s Rent and Income Determination Rule (November 16, 2009)
- EIV Rules of Behavior for People Who Do Not Have Access to EIV but Who Use EIV for Certification (September 22, 2009)
Fair Housing Issues
- HUD Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR): Updates to HUD’s Section 504 Regulations (April 25, 2023 {Docket No. FR-6257-A-01})
- Final Rule Published Restoring HUD’s Discriminatory Effects Standard (March 17, 2023)
- HUD Issues Notice to Public Regarding FHEO Enforcement Authority and Procedures: VAWA 2022(February 3, 2023)
- HUD Publishes Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Proposed Rule (January 23, 2023)
- Implementation of OGC Guidance on Application of FHA Standards to the Use of Criminal Records (June 10, 2022)
- HUD Title VI Guidance Multifamily Marketing and Application Processing (April 21, 2022)
- HUD Title VI Guidance Multifamily Implementation Sheet (April 5, 2022)
- HUD Publishes Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (June 25, 2021)
- Secretary Fudge Outlines HUD Actions to Address Reentry Housing Needs and Increase Public Safety (June 23, 2021)
- HUD Publishes Interim Final Rule Restoring Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications (June 10, 2021)
- HUD Issues Fair Housing Act Memo Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (February 11, 2021)
- HUD Publishes Final Rule on Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard (September 24, 2020 [Docket No. FR-6111-F-03])
- HUD Issues Final Rule Repealing Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Regulation (July 23, 2020 [Docket No. FR 6228-F-01])
- Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act (January 28, 2020)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposed Rule (January 14, 2020)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Disparate Impact Standard ANPR (August 20, 2018)
- Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Streamlining and Enhancements (August 14, 2018)
- Reconsideration of HUD’s Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard (June 20, 2018)
- Responsibility To Conduct Analysis of Impediments (May 23, 2018)
- Withdrawal of Notice Extending the Deadline Submission for AFH (May 23, 2018)
- Withdrawal of the Assessment Tool for Local Governments (May 23, 2018)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing – Extension of Deadline for Submission of Assessment of Fair Housing for Consolidated Plan Participants (January 5, 2018)
- AFFH Assessment Tool for PHAs (January 13, 2017)
- AFFH Assessment Tool for Local Governments (January 13, 2016)
- Final Rule: Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs (September 20, 2016)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Assessment Tool for Public Housing Agencies—Information Collection: Solicitation of Comment (September 20, 2016)
- OGC Guidance on Fair Housing Act Protections for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (Sept.15, 2016)
- OGC Guidance: Application of Fair Housing Act Standards to the Enforcement of Local Nuisance and Crime-Free Housing Ordinances Against Victims of Domestic Violence, Other Crime Victims, and Others Who Require Police or Emergency Services (Sept.14, 2016)
- Final Rule: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment and Liability for Discriminatory Housing Practices Under the Fair Housing Act (Sept.14, 2016)
- Office of General Counsel Guidance on the Application of Fair Housing Standards to the Use of Criminal Records by Providers of Housing and Real Estate-Related Transactions (April 4, 2016)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), Solicitation of Public Comment (March 23, 2016)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool: Solicitation of Public Comment (March 11, 2016)
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool: Announcement of Final Approved Document (December 31, 2015)
- NAHMA Comments on proposed rule “Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment and Liability for Discriminatory Housing Practices under the Fair Housing Act” (December 21, 2015)
- Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs (CPD) Proposed Rule (November 20, 2015)
- Information Slides on Supreme Court Disparate Impact Decision [Presented at NAHMA October Meeting 2015] (October 28, 2015)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment and Liability for Discriminatory Housing Practices Under the Fair Housing Act [Docket No. FR-5248-P-01] (October 21, 2015)
- Industry Comment Letter: Comments on the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool (August 7, 2015)
- HUD Final Rule (Federal Register Publication): Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (July 16, 2015)
- HUD Notice: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool (July 16, 2015) [Docket No. FR-5173-N-05]
- HUD Notice H 2015-06: Program Eligibility in Multifamily Assisted and Insured Housing Programs in Accordance with HUD’s Equal Access Rule (July 13, 2015)
- HUD Final Rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (July 8, 2015)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Re-Opening of Public Comment Period on Subject of Later First AFH Submission Date for Certain Entities (January 15, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Clarification on Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Review and Approval Guidance (September 22, 2014)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (July 19, 2013)
- NAHMA’s Comments on Proposed Rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (September 17, 2013)
- HUD guidance clarifying the distinctions between “assistance animals” and “service animals” (April 25, 2013)
- HUD and the DOJ new joint guidance on the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction accessibility requirements (April 30, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Final Rule “Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard” (February 15, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Final Rule “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity” (February 3, 2012, Docket No. FR 5359–F–02)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard” (November 16, 2011, Docket No. FR–5508–P–01)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority” (July 18, 2011, Docket No. FR–5543–D–01)
- Click here to read the Joint Statement of HUD and DOJ on Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act
- Click here to read the Joint Statement of HUD and DOJ on Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs)
- Proposed Changes to Methodology Calculation for FMRs for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 13, 2022)
- Fair Market Rents Fiscal Year 2022 (August 6, 2021)
- Fair Market Rents Fiscal Year 2021 (August 14, 2020)
- Fair Market Rents Fiscal Year 2020 (September 19, 2019)
- Proposed Changes to Methodology Calculation for FMRs FY2020 (June 21, 2019)
- Fiscal Year 2019 Fair Market Rents (September 4, 2018)
- SAFMR Frequently Asked Questions (January 19, 2018)
- Guidance on Recent Changes in FMR, Payment Standard, Rent Reasonableness Requirements for HCV (January 19, 2018)
- Public Comment Solicitation on SAFMR Suspension (December 13, 2017)
- Fiscal Year 2018 Fair Market Rents and Adoption of Methodology Changes (September 1, 2017)
- SAFMR Suspension Letter (August 15, 2017)
- HUD SAFMR Demonstration Evaluation: Interim Report (August 15, 2017)
- Proposed Material Changes for Estimation of Fair Market Rents (June 1, 2017)
- Revised FY2017 FMRs for Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program (March 29, 2017)
- Industry letter to HUD regarding the Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) Final Rule (December 7, 2016)
- Industry letter to HUD regarding Information Collection for the Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) Demonstration Evaluation (November 21, 2016)
- Final Rule on Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) (November 16, 2016)
- Industry Comments Regarding Fiscal Year 2016 FMRs (October 8, 2015)
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (September 8, 2016)
- Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: “Establishing a More Effective Fair Market Rent (FMR) System; Using Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) in Housing Choice Voucher Program Instead of the Current 50th Percentile FMRs” (June 2, 2015, Docket No. FR–5855–A–01)
- Revised FMRs for FY 2015 – Seattle -Belleview, WA, HUD Metro FMR Area (HMFA) (January 12, 2015)
- Final Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for FY 2015 (October 3, 3014)
- Industry Comments Regarding the 2015 Proposed Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (9/12/14)
- Final Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for FY 2014 (October 3, 2013)
- Industry Comments on Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for Fiscal Year 2014 (Aug. 30, 2013)
- Industry Letter Expressing Concern about the Small Area Fair Market Rent Demonstration Program, and Providing Suggested Research Questions for a Program Evaluation (May 31, 2013)
- Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program FY 2013; Revised (April 30, 2013)
- Final FY 2013 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
- Final FY 2013 Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) for PHAs in the Demonstration Program (November 20, 2012, Docket No. FR–5668–N–01)
- Industry Comments “RE: Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2013 Notice” (September 4, 2012, Docket No. FR–5648–N–01)
- Industry Comments “Re: Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012 Notice and Request for Comments” (September 19, 2011, Docket No. FR–5567–N–01)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012” (August 19, 2011, Docket No. FR–5567–N–01)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Use of Small Area Fair Market Rents for Project Base Vouchers in the Dallas, TX Metropolitan Area” (June 8, 2011,Docket No. FR–5525–N–01)
- E-NAHMA Analysis 2011-0518-HUD’s Small Market FMR Demonstration Program
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program—Demonstration Project of Small Area Fair Market Rents in Certain Metropolitan Areas, Discussion of Comments, and Request for Participation”(April 20, 2011, Docket No. FR–5413–N–02)
- Industry Comments “Re: Request for Comments on Trend Factor Methodology used in the Calculation of Fair Market RentsDocket No. FR-5466-N-01″(April 8, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Request for Comments on Trend Factor Methodology Used in the Calculation of Fair Market Rents” (March 9, 2011 Docket No. FR–5466–N–01)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program—Demonstration Project of Small Area Fair Market Rents in Certain Metropolitan Areas for Fiscal Year 2011” (May 18, 2010, Docket No. FR–5413–N–02)
Family Self Sufficiency
- FSS Program Guidebook (February 1, 2023)
- FSS Final Rule Published (June 21, 2022)
- NAHMA provides comments on Streamlining and Implementation of Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act Changes to FSS Program (November 20, 2020)
- RFI Technical Assistance for MFH FSS Program Launch (September 25, 2019)
- Public Comment FSS Performance Measurement System (December 13, 2017)
- FSS Program Guidebook (June 14, 2017)
- FSS Guidebook for Multifamily Owners (June 14, 2017)
- FSS Factsheet (June 14, 2017)
- FSS Training and Resource Announcement (June 14, 2017)
- Family Self Sufficiency Program in Multifamily (Aug. 26, 2016)
FHA Multifamily Mortgages
- Annual Base City High Cost Percentages; Per Unit Limit for Substantial Rehab for 2022 and accompanying Mortgage Letter (March 2, 2022)
- Mortgagee Letter announcing the FHA Catalyst: Multifamily
Applications Module and requires that Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Lenders electronically submit applications for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance (November 10, 2021) - Annual Revisions to Base City High Cost Percentage, High Cost Area and Per Unit Substantial Rehabilitation Threshold for 2020 (June 6, 2020)
- Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs (June 4, 2020, Docket No. FR–6212–N–01)
- Housing Notice 20-03 Revision of the Section 223(f) Policy Requiring Three Years of Post-Construction (March 12, 2020)
- Incentives for FHA Mortgage Insurance for Properties Located in Opportunity Zones (July 3, 2019)
- Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for MFH Programs (July 3, 2019)
- Annual Revisions to Base City High Cost Percentage, High Cost Area and Per Unit Substantial Rehab Threshold for 2019 (July 3, 2019)
- Guest Suites in Multifamily Housing under the National Housing Act (December 10, 2018)
- Calendar Year 2018 Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for MFH Programs (June 5, 2018)
- Annual Revisions to Base City High Cost Percentage, High Cost Area and Per Unit Substantial Rehab Threshold for 2018 (May 24, 2018)
- Capital Needs Assessment Operational Bulletin 2017-04 (September 13, 2017)
- Annual Revisions to Base City High Cost Percentage, High Cost Area and Per Unit Substantial Rehab Threshold for 2017 (September 1, 2017)
- HUD Notice 2017-02: Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions (January 11, 2017)
- Final Rule: Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing (December 21, 2016)
- Proposed Rule: Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing (May 17, 2016)
- Changes in Certain Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums and Regulatory Waiver for the 542(c) Risk-Share Program (March 31, 2016)
- NAHMA comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) Proposed Rule regarding the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) Duty To Serve requirements for the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (March 17, 2016)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Revisions to HFA Risk Sharing Program Regulations (March 8, 2016)
- NAHMA Comments and Recommendations on Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision (May 14, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Clarification of Policy Surrounding Interest Rate Reductions (April 20, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision (February 27, 2015)
- Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision Matrix (February 27, 2015)
- Federal Register Notice: MAP Guidance, Affordable Housing Clarifications (January 30, 2015)
- Mortgagee Letter 2014-18: Revisions to Large Loan Risk Mitigation Policies (September 5, 2014)
- Final Rule: FHA – Refinancing an Existing Cooperative Under Section 207 (July 21, 2014)
- Application to Participate in the Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit Pilot Program (July 14, 2014)
- Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents 2014 (July 14, 2014)
- Q/A Sheet on the FHA-FFB Partnership Between HUD and the US Department of the Treasury (June 26, 2014)
- HUD Issued FAQ Document on Intrusive Testing (May 15, 2014)
- Industry Comments on the FHFA’s Strategic Plan for Multifamily Operations Under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (Feb. 14, 2014)
- HUD Request for Comment: Small Multifamily Building Risk Share Initiative (Docket No. FR-5728-N-01) (November 4, 2013)
- FHA’s Request for Public Input on the GSEs’ 2014 Multifamily Scorecard (Oct. 8, 2013)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2013–31: “Extension of Temporary Authority for Multifamily Hubs to Process Waiver Requests Pertaining to the 3-Year Rule for Section 223(f) Refinancing or Acquisition of Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing” (September 18, 2013)
- HUD Letter: FHA Commitment Authority Exhausted for FY 2013 (September 17, 2013)
- HUD Memo: Age Restrictions in FHA Insured Housing (July 25, 2013)
- FHA Commitment Authority Letter: Application Prioritization (June 28, 2013)
- FHA Business Trends: 2012 Multifamily and Healthcare Program Claim Rates (May 16, 2013)
- Mortgagee Letter 2013-13, Lender Delegation of Non-Critical Repair Administration (April 18, 2013)
- HUD Memo: Guidance for Processing Interest Rate Reduction Requests (April 19, 2013)
- HUD Notic on Commitment Authority for FHA Mortgage Insurance under its Multifamily and Healthcare Programs (April 9, 2013)
- HUD Notice H2013-07 Guidance on Concentration of Principal Risk (March 8, 2013)
- FHA Commitment Authority Update (March 1, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of a New System of Records, Enterprise Wide Operations Data Store” (December 5, 2012, Docket No. FR–5613–N–11)
- Washington Update 11/30/12 +
- HUD Notice H 2012-27/ Mortgagee Letter 2012-25 “Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies” (November 21, 2012)
- NAHMA’s Comments to Treasury, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “Regulatory Capital Rules: Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets; Market Discipline and Disclosure Requirements” (October 22, 2012)
- HUD Letter Expanding the Multifamily LIHTC Pilot Program (September 18, 2012)
- Treasury, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “Regulatory Capital Rules: Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets; Market Discipline and Disclosure Requirements” (August 30, 2012)
- Treasury, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, Implementation of Basel III, Minimum Regulatory Capital Ratios, Capital Adequacy, Transition Provisions, and Prompt Corrective Action” (August 30, 2012)
- Treasury, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “Regulatory Capital Rules: Advanced Approaches Risk-Based Capital Rule; Market Risk Capital Rule” (August 30, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013” (August 15, 2012, Docket No. FR–5634–N–02)
- Washington Update 6/8/12 +
- NAHMA’s Comments on Draft Mortgagee Letter “Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies” (June 8, 2012)
- Draft HUD Mortgagee Letter “Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies” (May 10, 2012)
- HUD Multifamily Memo on draft Mortgagee Letter “Revised Requirements for Project Capital Needs Assessments, Estimated Reserves for Replacements and Remedies for Accessibility Deficiencies” (May 10, 2012)
- Industry Comments RE: HUD’s Federal Register Notice “Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 2013 Notice” (May 9, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-07/Mortgagee Letter 2012-9 “Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2012” (April 24, 2012)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-8 “Policy Regarding Interest Rate Swap Termination Fees Associated with Debt to be Refinanced in Connection with Healthcare and Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Applications” (April 26, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Multifamily Accelerated Processing— Enhancing and Strengthening Multifamily Accelerated Processing” (April 12, 2012, Docket No. FR–5444–P–01)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Notice “Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP)—Lender and Underwriter Eligibility Criteria and Credit Watch for MAP Lenders” (April 12, 2012, Docket No. FR–5444–P–01)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Changes in Certain Multifamily Housing and Health Care Facility Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013” (April 10, 2012, Docket No. FR–5634–N–01)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-05 “FHA Refinance of Borrowers in Negative Equity Positions: Program Enhancements” (March 13, 2012)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-04 “Miscellaneous Underwriting Issues” (February 28, 2012)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-01 “Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit Pilot Program” (February 3, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-36 “Large Loan Risk Mitigation Policies” (December 29, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-35 “Hub and National Loan Committees” (December 29, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB, Multifamily Insurance Benefits Claims Package” (October 26, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–106)
- HUD Notice H 2011-23 “Underwriting Policies and Procedures for Commercial Space and Income in HUD-Insured Multifamily Projects” (September 1, 2011)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2011-30 “The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and appraisal reporting forms” (August 22, 2011)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2011-29 “Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Maximum Loan Limits Effective October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011” (August 19, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-17 “HUD Amendment to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B108 (formerly B181-1994), Standard Form Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Federally Funded or Federally Insured Project (Amendment)” (August 15, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Mortgage and Loan Insurance Programs Under the National Housing Act—Debenture Interest Rates” (August 4, 2011, Docket No. FR–5493–N–02)
- HUD Notice H 2011-13 “Annual Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Area Revisions for 2011” (July 22, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority” (July 18, 2011, Docket No. FR–5543–D–01)
- HUD Notice H 2011-12 Extending HUD Notice H 2010-11 “HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation” through July 31, 2012 (July 15, 2011)
- Federal Register “Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Multifamily Housing Programs, Health Care Facilities and Hospitals and Credit Subsidy Obligations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011” (July 11, 2011, Docket No. FR–5534–N–01)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 11-21 “Revised Instructions for Preparing American Land Title Association (ALTA)/American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Land Title Survey for HUD Multifamily Housing Programs” (June 20, 2011)
- HUD’s Final Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents (May 2, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “HUD Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents: Notice Announcing Final Approved Documents and Assignment of OMB Control Number” (May 2, 2011, Docket No. FR–5354–N–03)
- HUD Final Rule “HUD Multifamily Rental Projects: Regulatory Revisions” (May 2, 2011, Docket No. FR–5393–F–02)
- Federal Register Notice “Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs” (February 23, 2011, Docket No. FR–5388–N–02) for 2011
- Notice H 2011-05: “Policies and Procedures for the Deferred Repayment of Operating Assistance Flexible Subsidy Loans” (February 14, 2011)
- Notice H 2011-04, “Elimination of Hub and National Loan Committee Reviews for Section 223(a)(7) Transactions” (February 14, 2011)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 11-11 “FHA Refinance Transactions” (February 14, 2011)
- “HUD Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents—Revisions and Updates Notice of Information Collection; 30-Day Notice” (December 22, 2010, Docket No. FR–5354–N–02)
- HUD Proposed Rule “HUD Multifamily Rental Projects: Regulatory Revisions” (November 12, 2010, Docket No. FR–5393–P–01)
- HUD Notice H 2010-11 “HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation” (July 6, 2010)
- HUD Office of Housing Notice “HUD Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents: Proposed Revisions and Updates and Notice of Information Collection & Request for Comments” (Docket No. FR-5354-N-01, January 21, 2009)
- Federal Register link to “HUD Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents: Proposed Revisions and Updates and Notice of Information Collection & Request for Comments” (Docket No. FR-5354-N-01, January 21, 2009)
- HUD multifamily closing documents (Current documents and the Jan. 21, 2009 Proposed Changes)
- Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIPs) and Credit Subsidy Obligations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 (Docket No. FR-5346-N-01, Sept. 17, 2009)
- HUD Issues Final Rule on Changes in Maximum Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing
- Industry Letter in Support of Streamlining Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Programs (July 2, 2008)
- GAO Study: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING-More Accessible HUD Data Could Help Efforts to Preserve Housing for Low-Income Tenants (January 2004)
Field Office Restructuring
- Multifamily Transformation October Update Slides [Provided by HUD Staff at NAHMA Meeting] (October 28, 2015)
- Letter Announcing a Delay of Asset Managemtn Staff Reorganization (April 4, 2014)
- HUD Notice of Intent to Close 16 Field Offices – Federal Register (April 26, 2013)
- Notice Detailing Field Offices Restructuring for HUD – Federal Register Docket No. FR–5714–N–01 (April 30, 2013)
- HUD Announces Major Restructuring of Field Offices (April 24, 2013)
- Multifamily Transformation – HUD Information
- NAHMAnalysis -Restructuring Information (April 24, 2013)
Financial Assessment Subsystem Guide
- Click here to access the User Guide for submitting Audits to HUD
HOME Program
- Suspension of 24-Month HOME Commitment Requirement for Deadlines (September 4, 2018)
- 2013 HOME Utility Allowance Requirement Final Rule – Methods a Participating Jurisdiction may use to Establish the UA for HOME Units (May, 2016)
- HUD Notice CPD-15-03: Interim Policy on Maximum Per-unit Subsidy Limits for the HOME Program (March 17, 2015)
- Industry Letter Urging HUD and the OMB to Request $1.6 Billion in Funding for HOME Investment Partnership Program in the FY 2015 Obama Administration Budget (Jan. 29, 2014)
- HUD Federal Register Final Rule: HOME Investment Partnership Program: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Updating Property Standards (July 24, 2013)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-12 “Submission of Federal Financial Report – Standard Form 425” (June 19, 2012)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-09 “Use of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to submit the Consolidated Plan” (April 30, 2012)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-07 “Guidance for Implementing FY 2012 HOME Appropriation Requirements” (May 8, 2012)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-03 “Guidance on Resale and Recapture Provision Requirements under the HOME Program” (January 2012)
- HUD Notice CPD 2012-02 “Implementing Risk Analyses for Monitoring Community Planning and Development Grant Programs in FY 2012 and 2013” (January 2012)
- NAHMA Comments on HOME Proposed Rule (February 14, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Improving Performance and Accountability; and Updating Property Standards” (Docket No. FR–5563–P–01, December 16, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-51, CPD 2011-09 “Promoting Partnerships to Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life” (September 20, 2011)
- 2011 HOME Income Limits
- NAHMA HOME Grassroots Advocacy Webpage
- NAHMA HOME Properties List
Homelessness
- Opening Doors Through Multifamily Housing: Toolkit for Implementing a Homeless Preference (February 12, 2018)
- Homeless and Move On Preference Technical Assistance: Request for Interest (February 12, 2018)
- HUD Homeless Preference Fees Memo (November 9, 2016)
- Homeless Preference (March 8, 2016) A Presentation Delivered by Carrisa Janis of HUD’s Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight on creating a preference for tenants experiencing homelessness.
- Housing Notice 2013-21: Implementation and Approval of Owner-adopted Admissions Preferences for Individuals or Families Experiencing Homelessness (July 25, 2013)
HOPE VI/Choice Neighborhoods
- HUD Notice “FY 2012 NOFA for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants” (March 1, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s Fiscal Year 2011 HOPE VI Main Street Grants” (June 30, 2011, Docket No. FR–5500–N–18)
- HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Authorization Legislation Proposal (November 6, 2009)
Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
- Implementation Guidance for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Voucher Program (September 27, 2021 Docket No. FR-6243-N-01)
- PIH Notice 2021-23 2021 Adjustment Funding for the HCV Program (July 21, 2021)
- PIH Notice 2021-21 Registration of Interest Available for HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Voucher Program (July 14, 2021)
- PIH Notice 2021-03 Moving To Work Expansion Application: Landlord Incentives (January 7, 2021)
- PIH Notice 2021-02 Moving To Work Expansion Application: Work Requirements (January 7, 2021)
- PIH Notice 2020-31 Remote Video Inspections for Housing Choice Voucher Program (November 12, 2020)
- PIH Notice 2020-14 Registration of Interest Available for HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Voucher Program (July 8, 2020)
- Notice of Annual Factors for Determining Administrative Fees for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs (June 15, 2020 Docket No. FR-6217-N-01)
- HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Data Dashboard
- PIH Notice 2020 -2 Guidance for Shared Waiting Lists (February 27, 2020)
- HCV Landlord Participation Webinar Series (January 15, 2020)
- Tenant Protection Vouchers for Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (August 13, 2019)
- Implementation of the FY19 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (April 23, 2019)
- Streamlined Voluntary Conversions of Last Remaining Projects of Small Public Housing Agencies (April 23, 2019)
- Fiscal Year 2019 Inflation Factors for PHA Renewal Funding (April 18, 2019)
- Revised FY19 FMRs for HCV and MRSO (March 15, 2019)
- Funding Availability for Set-Aside Tenant Protection Vouchers (February 27, 2019)
- Implementation of FY18 Funding Provisions (May 22, 2018)
- Registration of Interest HUD-VASH (May 22, 2018)
- Implementation of the Tribal HUD-VASH Program (May 22, 2018)
- Notice of Annual Factors for Determining PHA Admin Fees for Section 8 HCV and Mod Rehab (April 6, 2018)
- Tenant Protection Voucher Funding Awards for FY17 for Housing Choice Vouchers (March 30, 2018)
- Funding Availability for Set-Aside Tenant-Protection Vouchers – Fiscal Year 2017 (February 14, 2017)
- HOTMA Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Implementation Guidance (October 30, 2017)
- Proposed Information Collection: PHA Service Area Boundaries (October 12, 2017)
- Implementation of FY17 Funding Provisions for HCV (June 29, 2017)
- FY17 Inflation Factors for the Housing Choice Voucher program Renewal Funding (June 14, 2017)
- Announcement of Tenant Protection Voucher Funding (TPVs) Awards for Fiscal Year 2015 (April 12, 2017)
- Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act 2016 – Implementation of Various Section 8 Voucher Provisions (January 18, 2017)
- Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act 2016 – Initial Implementation Guidance (October 21, 2016)
- Notice of Fiscal Year 2017 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) (August 25, 2016)
- Funding Availability for Tenant Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas Fiscal Year 2016 (August 18, 2016)
- Proposed Rule: New Administrative Fee Formula for the HCV Program (July 6, 2016)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Establishing a More Effective Fair Market Rent System; Using Small Area Fair Market Rents in Housing Choice Voucher Program Instead of the Current 50th Percentile FMRs (June 16, 2016)
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Moves with Continued Assistance, Family Briefing, and Voucher Term’s Suspension (June 6, 2016)
- Notice of Demonstration To Test Proposed New Method of Assessing the Physical Conditions of Voucher-Assisted Housing – USPC-V (May 4, 2016)
- Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program – Fiscal Year 2016 Inflation Factors for Public Housing Agency (PHA) Renewal Funding (April 19, 2016)
- Announcement of Tenant Protection Voucher Funding (TPVs) Awards for Fiscal Year 2015 (March 29, 2016)
- Implementation of the FY 2016 Funding Provisions for HCV (March 10, 2016)
- Enhanced Voucher Requirements for Over-Housed Families (March 4, 2016)
- HUD Final Rule: Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing, and Community Planning and Development Programs (March 1, 2016)
- PIH 2016-01: Family Unification Program and Family Self Sufficiency Demonstration (January 15, 2016)
- Final Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year 2016 (December 11, 2015).
- HUD Notice PIH 2015-19: “Guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Owners of Federally-Assisted Housing on Excluding the Use of Arrest Records in Housing Decisions (November 2, 2015)
- Final Rule: Streamlining the Portability Process (August 20, 2015)
- Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule: Using Small Area Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in the Housing Choice Voucher Program Rather than the Current 50th Percentile FMRs (June 1, 2015)
- Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program-Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Inflation Factors for Public Housing Agency (PHA) Renewal Funding (April 20, 2015)
- NAHMA Comments HUD Proposed Rule Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing, and Community Planning and Development Programs [Docket No. FR 5743–P–01 RIN 2506–AC38] (March 4, 2015)
- Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Requirements to Projects Selected as Existing Housing Under the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program-Guidance [Docket No. FR-5242-N-03] (March 9, 2015)
- HUD Notice PIH 2015-03: “Implementation of the FY 2015 Funding Provisions for the HCV Program (February 27, 2015)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Streamlining Administrative Regulations for HCV and Multifamily Housing (January 6, 2015)
- FY 2015 Proposed Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program (August 15, 2014)
- The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA): Changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Programs (June 25, 2014)
- HUD Memo: Tenant’s “Right to Remain” (June 6, 2014)
- HUD Notice PIH 2014-05 “Implementation of the FY 2014 Funding Provisions for the HCV Program” (March 19, 2014)
- HUD Notice PIH 2014-04 “Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas – Revision (February 4, 2014)
- HUD Notice PIH 2013-08 “Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain at Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas – Final Implementation” (April 12, 2013)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-31 “Assisted housing for persons with disabilities under Olmstead implementation efforts to provide community-based options rather than institutional settings” (June 29, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-24 “Rent to Owners in subsidized projects under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program” (May 22, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA): Changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Programs” (May 15, 2012, Docket No. FR–5242–P–01)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-21 “Financial Reporting Requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Program Submitted through the Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing and the Voucher Management System” (May 10, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Privacy Act of 1974; Amendment to an Existing System of Records, Inventory Management System Also Known as the Public and Indian Housing Information Center” (April 13, 2012, Docket No. FR–5613–N–01)
- GAO Report “HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS: Options Exist to Increase Program Efficiencies” (March 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “”Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Revised Implementation of the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program” (March 23, 2012, Docket No. FR–5596–N–01)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-19 “Implementation of Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At- Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas” (March 16, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-10 “Verification of Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Social Security (SS) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits; and Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Identity Verification Report” (February 14, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-09 “Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 Fund Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program” (February 8, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-04, “Effective Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System’s Deceased Tenants Report to Reduce Subsidy Payment & Administrative Errors” (January 1, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-01 ” Income Exclusion of Kinship, Kin-GAP and Other Guardianship Care Payments” (January 6, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-66 “Terminal Guidance on Disaster Housing Assistance Program – Ike (DHAP-Ike) and Extension Operating Requirements” (December 7, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-60 “Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) requirement” (October 28, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-51, CPD 2011-09 “Promoting Partnerships to Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life” (September 20, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-50 “Project-Basing HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers” (September 15, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-47 “Transactions between Public Housing Agencies and their Related Affiliates and Instrumentalities” (August 17, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-46 “PHA Determinations of Rent Reasonableness in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program–Replacement of PIH Notices 2009-51 and 2010-18” (August 17, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-35 ” Extension: Consolidated Guidance on Disaster Housing Assistance Program – Ike (DHAP-Ike) and Extension Operating Requirements” (June 30, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-34 (HA) “Extension – Continuation of Disaster Voucher Program (DVP) Housing Assistance Payments” (June 28, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-32 “Policies and Procedures for Special Purpose Housing Choice Vouchers for Non-Elderly Disabled Families and Other Special Populations” (June 14, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-29 “HQS Inspections for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Guidance Related to Electrical Outlets” (June 3, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-28 “Cost- Savings Measures in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program” (May 27, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-27 “Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program” (June 2, 2011)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-25 “Extension: Administrative Guidance for Effective and Mandated Use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System” (May 30, 2011)
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program—Demonstration Project of Small Area Fair Market Rents in Certain Metropolitan Areas, Discussion of Comments, and Request for Participation (April 20, 2011, Docket No. FR–5413–N–02)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-01 “Rent to Owners in subsidized projects under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program” (January 12, 2011)
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program—Demonstration Project of Small Area Fair Market Rents in Certain Metropolitan Areas for Fiscal Year 2011 (May 18, 2010, Docket No. FR–5413–N–01)
- PIH Notice 2010-18: Revision to HUD Notice PIH 2009-51 PHA Determinations of Rent Reasonableness in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program – Comparable Unassisted Units in the Premises (May 10, 2010)
- PIH Notice 2009-51, “PHA Determinations of Rent Reasonableness in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program – Comparable Unassisted Units in the Premises” (December 11, 2009)
- Industry letter requesting the reversal of PIH Notice 2009-51 to HUD Secretary Donovan (December 23, 2009)
- Industry letter requesting the reversal of PIH Notice 2009-51 to Assistant Secretary of PIH Henriquez (December 29, 2009)
Housing Trust Fund
- FY21 Housing Trust Fund State Allocations (April 6, 2021)
- FY16 Housing Trust Fund Federal Register Allocations Notice (April 13, 2017)
- Housing Trust Fund Fact Sheet (May 4, 2016)
- Guidance for HTF Grantees on Fiscal Year 2016 Allocation Plans (April 26, 2016)
- United for Homes Campaign Proposal to Invest in the Housing Trust Fund (September, 2015)
- FHFA Final Rule: Housing Trust Fund (March 26, 2015)
- HUD Interim Rule: Rules that will Regulation to Govern the HTF (January 30, 2015)
- Federal Register Notice from Office of Community Planning and Development “Housing Trust Fund; Proposed Rule” (October 29, 2010, Docket No. FR–5246–P–02)
- HUD Office of Community Planning and Development “Housing Trust Fund; Allocation Formula; Proposed Rule” (December 4, 2009, Docket No. FR–5246–P–01)
- HUD Office of Policy Development and Research “Regulatory Impact Analysis for the Housing Trust Fund”
HUD 401K Plan Requirements
- HUD Notice H 2011-08 “Policy Clarification Regarding Pension Plan Expenses Charged to the Project Operating Account” (February 28, 2011)
- HUD Memo on Reasonable & Necessary Project Operating Account Expenses Related toFront-Line Management Activities (April 2006)
- HUD Notice H 05-08, Revised Retirement Accounts for Front-Line Staff (Feb. 25, 2005)
- NAHMA Memo To HUD Outlining Issues (May 2004)
- HUD Letter Response (July 2004)
HUD – DOE Weatherization Programs
- Department of Energy “Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons; Final Rule” (January 25, 2009, Docket No. EEWAP0515)
- DOE Powerpoint from the Public Meeting on the DOE Proposed Weatherization Rule (June 18, 2009)
- HUD Powerpoint from the Public Meeting on the DOE Proposed Weatherization Rule (June 18, 2009)
- DOE Proposed Rule for Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons, Docket No. EEWAP0515 (June 12, 2009)
General Asset Management Issues
- TRACS UEI Update Notification (April 1, 2022)
- Housing Provider Insurance Costs Report (May, 2021)
- Working with Owners and Residents at HUD MFH Properties (July 15, 2019)
- Draft E-Sign Program Notice for Review (July 12, 2019)
- Review of HUD Policy in Opportunity Zones (April 17, 2019)
- Resident Rights and Responsibilities Brochure (March 12, 2018)
- HUD Notice: CNA e-Tool Implementation Delayed (April 20, 2017)
- HUD CNA e-Tool Instructions (February 13, 2017)
- HUD R3 Stakeholder Briefing: Rapid Response and Resolution Team’s recommendations (January 12, 2017)
- HUD Memo: New CNA E-Tool Available (December 30, 2016)
- HUD Memo: Announcement of Key Elements of CNA E-Tool (August 22, 2014)
- HUD Notice H 2014-5 “Use of the Limited Denial of Participation” (March 25, 2014)
- NAHMA Comments on Revising Handbook 4350.1, Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing (April 23, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority” (July 18, 2011, Docket No. FR–5543–D–01)
Green Retrofit and Refinancing Program for Multifamily Housing
- Green and Resilient Retrofit Program Resource Page
- HUD Notice H 2023-05: Implementing the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing (May 11, 2023)
- Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook (December 15, 2022)
- Pay for Success Draft NOFA (May 15, 2019)
- 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information: PFS Pilot Application Requirements (May 15, 2019)
- Administrative Guidance for Multifamily Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) (January 11, 2017)
- HUD Announces Green Refinance Plus Program (June 1, 2011)
- Green Refinance Plus Fact Sheet
- GRP FAQ List (July 20, 2009)
- Transcript from the Public Meeting on the DOE Proposed Weatherization Rule from DOE (June 18, 2009)
- Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing (GRP) Guidance Notice H 09-02 (May 13, 2009)
- Federal Register Notice for GRP Guidance, Docket No. FR-5312-N-01 (May 18, 2009)
- HUD Web Portal for Information and Resources
Income Calculations and Exemptions
- HUD Notice H-20-06 Exclusion from Annual Income of Temporary Employment from the U.S. Census Bureau (June 5, 2020)
- HUD Update: RHIIP Listserv #306 – Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2014 (October 30, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Federally Mandated Exclusions from Income: Republication of Corrected Listing” (December 14, 2012, Docket No. FR–5635–N–02)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Federally Mandated Exclusions From Income” (July 24, 2012, Docket No. FR–5635–N–01)
IPA Roster Rule
Late HAPs
- HUD Provides Answers to Questions Submitted for the Record following Oct. 17, 2007 House Hearing on Late HAPs
- HUD Issues Supplemental Guidance for Inter-Company Advances of Residual Receipts and Replacement Reserve Funds due to Late HAPS (August 8, 2007)
- HUD Issues Guidance for Expedited Processing of Residual Receipts and Replacement Reserve Funds due to Late HAPS (July 13, 2007)
- NAHMA Industry Coalition Letter
- Late HAPs Study Request sent from Reps. Oxley, Frank, Ney and Waters to the GAO
- GAO Report on Late HAPS (GAO-06-57): “Project-Based Rental Assistance – HUD Should Streamline Its Processes to Ensure Timely Housing Assistance Payments” (full report); (executive summary)
Lead-Based Paint
- HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) Lead-Based Paint landing page. The page features resources, training, and news on federal lead-based paint rules, including the Lead Disclosure Rule, Lead Safe Housing Rule, and EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule
- Lead Safe Housing Rule Pertaining to Elevated Blood Lead Levels for the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Voucher Programs
- HUD Final Rule: Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance; Response to Elevated Blood Lead Levels (January 17, 2017)
- Reminder of Requirements Pertaining to Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Disclosure Forms, and Notification of Upcoming Inspections (October 3, 2016)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance; Response to Elevated Blood Lead Levels (August 31, 2016)
- Lead-Safe Homes, Lead-Free Kids Toolkit (June 113, 2016)
- HUD Federal Register “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Collection of Information From HUD Lead Hazard Control Grantees To Support a Review of the Federal Dustlead Standards” (October 16, 2012, Docket No. FR–5603–N–72)
- HUD Notice PIH 2011-44 (HA) “Guidance on EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule, and the EPA-HUD Lead Disclosure Rule” for PHAs and HCV Property Owners (July 29, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Delegation of Authority for the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control” (July 29, 2011, Docket No. FR–5541–D–01)
- EPA Final Rule “Lead; Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements for the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program” (July 15, 2011, EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005-0049; FRL–8881-8)
- EPA Certified Renovation Firms and Certified Renovators Additional Requirements of HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule
- HUD’s Lead Safety Rules and EPA’s Lead in Renovation Rule Power Point
- Lead Safety Housing Rules Reevaluation Power Point
- Big Buy Program Update Summary (May 21, 2009)
- HUD’s Office of Healthy Home and Lead Hazard Control
- HUD’s Lead-Safe Housing Rule Webpage
- HUD Office of Asset Management Memo to Update and Clarify Guidance on Compliance with the Lead-Safe Housing Rule (Dated May 19, 2004)
Lead-Based Paint: Template Letters for Those Invited to Participate in Big Buy
Limited English Proficiency Guidance (LEP)
- OGC Guidance on Fair Housing Act Protections for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (Sept.15, 2016)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Limited English Proficiency Initiative (LEPI) Program” (December 29, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–124)
- Proposed OMB LEPI Reporting and Oversight Documents (December 29, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–124)
- HUD Federal Register “Announcement of Funding Awards; Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program (LEPI), Fiscal Year 2010/2011” (Docket No. FR–5415–FA–41, October 26, 2011)
- HUD Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2010 Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program (July 11, 2011)
- NAHMA Comments on Federal Register”Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2010 Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program; Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment,” OMB Approval Number 2529 (June 28, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register”Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2010 Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program; Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment” (June 14, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–49)
- Notice on “Resident Rights and Responsibilities” Brochure Translations (November 10, 2009)
- Translated “Resident Rights and Responsibilities” Brochure (November 10, 2009)
- HUD LEP Translations for: 4 Model Leases; Notification of Rent Increase Resulting From Recertification Processing; and Document Package for Applicants/Tenant’s Consent to the Release of Information
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Click here to read NAHMA Legislative Action: Limited English Proficiency (November 10, 2009)
- Possible Vital Documents Identified By NAHMA
- HUD’s Final LEP Guidance
- Industry Comments on HUD’s Proposed Limited English Proficient (LEP) Guidance
- NAHMAnalysis 2005-0107
Also, refer to NAHMA’s grassroots advocacy page for the latest LEP advocacy information.
Location Affordability Index
Management Agent Handbook 4381.5
Management and Occupancy Review for Subsidized Multifamily Housing Projects
- HUD Final Rule: Streamlining Management and Occupancy Reviews [Docket No. FR–5654–F–03] and Management and Occupancy Review Schedule Notice [Docket No. FR–5654–N–04] Published in Federal Register (June 27, 2002)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Streamlining Management and Occupancy Reviews for Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs and Amending Vacancy Payments for Section 8 and Section 162 Housing Assistance Programs (January 14, 2015)
- Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs Proposed Management and Occupancy Review Schedule (January 14, 2015)
- NAHMA’s Comments on Federal Register Notice “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Form HUD–9834 Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects” (October 26, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–107), OMB Control Number 2502-0178 (November 23, 2011)
- HUD October 2011 DRAFT Form 9834-Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects (October 26, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Management Reviews of Multifamily Housing Programs” (October 26, 2011, Docket No. FR–5480–N–107)
- NAHMA’s Comments on Federal Register Notice “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Form HUD–9834 Management Review for Multifamily Housing Projects” (June 10, 2011, Docket No. FR–5484–N–22), OMB Control Number 2502-0178 (August 9, 2011)
- HUD June 2011 DRAFT Form 9834- Proposed Changes to the Form to Be Submitted to OMB (June 10, 2011)
- HUD Memo on the Clarification of Signature Authority (August 13, 2008)
- HUD Issues Revised Form HUD-9834 (December 29, 2005)
- HUD Implementation Memo for Revised Form HUD-9834 (December 16, 2005)
Mark-to-Market Program
- HUD Draft Notice: Guidelines for Properties Encumbered by HUD-Held Mark-to-Market Program Debt and Portfolio Re-engineering Demonstration Program Debt (September 1, 2020)
- HUD Memo: Lender-Ordered MAP Appraisal in Lieu of a Separate Rent Comparability Study (RCS) for Mark-Up-to Market Transactions (August 7, 2014)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring Program (Mark to Market)” (June 25, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-10 “Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination, or Assignment of Mark-to-Market (M2M) Loans in Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) and Refinance Transactions” (May 9, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-30 “Use of Reserve for Replacement Accounts in Restructured Mark-to-Market (M2M) Properties” (October 19, 2011)
- HUD Sample Letter to Owners on Reserve For Replacement and Incentive Performance Fee Reconsideration (December 6, 2010)
- HUD response to industry on OAHP audit policies (October 18, 2010)
- NAHMA and industry reps letter to HUD challenging OAHP audit policies (Sept. 14, 2010)
- HUD Notice H 10-22, “Guidelines for Assumption, Subordination, or Assignment of Mark-to-Market (M2M) Program Loans in Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) and Refinance Transactions” (September 30, 2010)
- Federal Register Proposed Changes to Properties Eligible for Mark-to-Market Restructuring (August 27, 2010, Docket No. FR–5304–P–01)
- Proposed changes via Federal Register Notice on March 14, 2006
Medical Marijuana/Smoke-Free Policies
The Department has posted smoke-free housing toolkits to OHHLHC’s website at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/smokefreetoolkits1.
Please read the cover letter here
These toolkits were developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its partners, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Lung Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics and are designed to provide information on smoke-free housing policies and suggested steps to take when implementing a smoke-free housing plan.
- HUD Memo: Use of Marijuana in Multifamily Assisted Properties (December 29, 2014)
- HUD Notice H 2012-22 “Further Encouragement for O/As to Adopt Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policies” (October 26, 2012)
- NAHMA’s Comments RE: HUD’s Federal Register “Request for Information on Adopting Smoke-Free Policies in PHAs and Multifamily Housing” (November 2, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Request for Information on Adopting Smoke-Free Policies in PHAs and Multifamily Housing” (October 4, 2012, Docket No. FR–5597–N–01)
- HUD General Counsel Memorandum “Medical Use of Marijuana and Reasonable Accomodation in Federal Public and Assisted Housing” (January 20, 2011)
- HUD Notice H10-21 “Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy Implementation” (September 15, 2010)
- HUD General Counsel Memorandum Regarding Medical Marijuana in Public Housing (September 24, 1999)
Mixed-Finance Development Interim Rule for Section 202, Section 811, and Tax Credits
Model Leases
Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, 4430.G
- Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, 4430.G
- NAHMA Comments and Recommendations on Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision (May 14, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision (February 27, 2015)
- Draft 2015 MAP Guide Revision Matrix (February 27, 2015)
- Federal Register Notice: MAP Guidance, Affordable Housing Clarifications (January 30, 2015)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Multifamily Accelerated Processing— Enhancing and Strengthening Multifamily Accelerated Processing” (April 12, 2012, Docket No. FR–5444–P–01)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Notice “Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP)—Lender and Underwriter Eligibility Criteria and Credit Watch for MAP Lenders” (April 12, 2012, Docket No. FR–5444–P–01)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-04 “Miscellaneous Underwriting Issues” (February 28, 2012)
Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook 4350.1
- Draft for comment: Chapter 2.03 Insurance and Loss Drafts (October 4, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 8.03 Servicing and Monitoring HUD-Held Mortgages (July 11, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 4.01 Combining Section 8 Contracts (June 12, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 6.03 Interest Rate Reduction (June 12, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 8.02 Partial Payment of Claims (June 12, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 2.01 Financial Statements (February 10, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 8.01 Defaults and Assignments (February 10, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 4.04: Flexible Subsidy (February 10, 2017)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 1.02- Owner and Borrower Structures (December 6, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 5.01 Enforcement of Mortgagor Requirements (December 6, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 2.02- Physical Conditions (October 24, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 2.06- Budget Based Rent Adjustments (October 24, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 4.11- Releases and Satisfactions (October 24, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 5.02- Civil Rights Enforcement (October 24, 2016)
- Draft for comment: Chapter 7.02- Section 8 Pass-Through Leases (October 24, 2016)
- Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing
- Revised Chapter 14 “Partial Payment of Claims” (September 13, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-11 ” Revisions to Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews” (July 1, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-11 Attachment 1 “Utility to Perform Calculations” (July 1, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-10 “Requirements for Documenting the Review and Setting of Rents for Commercial Space in HUD Properties at Appropriate Levels as Approved by HUD” (June 22, 2011)
- Transmittal Letter: New Chapter 38 “Emergency/Disaster Guidance – Office of Multifamily Housing Programs” (December 1, 2010)
- Chapter 38 “Emergency/Disaster Guidance – Office of Multifamily Housing Programs”
- Revised and Updated 4350.1- Chapter 14: Partial Payment of Claims (November 30, 2010, Change 2)
- Mortgagee Letter 2010-32:Revision to Policy for Partial Payment of Claims and Mortgage Modifications [Chapter 14] (September 15, 2010)
- NAHMAnalysis 2010-0907- HUD Handbook 4350.1 Chapter 6, Conducting Management Reviews, Change 2
- Revised and Updated 4350.1- Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews (July 13, 2010, effective August 1, 2010)
- Revised and Updated 4350.1- Chapter 6: Conducting Management Reviews-Implementation Date Change (June 30, 2009)
Nonprofit-Specific Issues
Occupancy Handbook 4350.3
- Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 – Change 4 Revisions (December 11, 2013)
- HUD Issues Transmittal Memo for 4350.3 Change 4 Occupancy Handbook (August 2013)
- Occupancy Requirements Handbook of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs (4350.3, Reflects Change 4)
- HUD Issues Transmittal Memo for 4350.3 Change 3 Occupancy Handbook (June 2009)
- HUD Issues Transmittal Memo for 4350.3 Rev. 1 Change 2 Occupancy Handbook (June 2007)
- NAHMA Comments on the Draft 4350.3 Rev. 1 Chg. 2 Occupancy Handbook
- Preamble to Consensus Industry Comments on the Draft 4350.3 Rev. 1 Chg. 2 Occupancy Handbook
- Consensus Industry Comments on the Draft 4350.3 Rev. 1 Chg. 2 Occupancy Handbook
At the time the revised Handbook 4350.3 Rev-1, Occupancy Requirements of Multifamily Housing Programs, was issued in August 2003, a mailbox was established to respond to questions on the handbook from tenants, owners, management agents, housing organizations, contract administrators, and HUD staff. A summary of the questions and answers was compiled and put through Departmental clearance. The answers to the questions included in the summary are considered official policy and are available at the link below:
Summary of Questions and Answers from Handbook 4350.3 Rev-1 Multifamily Mailbox
The 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 was issued on June 12, 2003. HUD released the updated version 4350.3 REV-1, Change-1 on August 26, 2004. Change 1 includes corrections, clarifications and additions intended to make handbook instructions more clear. An erroneous reference is corrected in Chapter 2, and there are substantial changes made in Chapters 3 and 4. The Glossary was also updated. Specifically, Change-1 clarifies students must be independent from their parents to be eligible for assistance, clarifies non-citizens’ eligibility for temporary deferrals of assistance, and it incorporates guidance on collection of race and ethnicity information and screening and drug-related criminal activity.
One-to-One Replacement Policies
Pet Policies
Preservation
- HUD Preservation Workbook: Recapitalization Excel Tool (October 6, 2017)
- HUD Preservation Workbook: Successful Stewardship of Multifamily Housing Recapitalization (October 6, 2017)
- LIHPRHA Notice 2016 (October 28, 2016)
- HUD Multifamily Preservation Website
- HUD Notice H 2012-25 “Policy for Amended and Restated Use Agreement for Multifamily Projects Subject to the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990 (LIHPRHA)” (November 21, 2012)
- Preservation of Affordable Housing Update From Multifamily DAS Carol Galante (May 12, 2011)
- GAO Study: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING-More Accessible HUD Data Could Help Efforts to Preserve Housing for Low-Income Tenants (January 2004)
Previous Participation Reviews (Form 2530s)
- Processing Guide for Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs’ Participants (October 20, 2016)
- HUD Final Rule: Retrospective Review – Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs Participants (October 11, 2016)
- NAHMA Comments re: Retrospective Review – Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs Participants; Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Docket Number: FR–5850–N–03 (June 16, 2016)
- Retrospective Review–Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs Participants; Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (May 17, 2016)
- NAHMA Comments re: Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Program Participants [Docket No. FR–5850–P–01] (October 8, 2015)
- Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs Participants [Docket No. FR–5850–P–01] (August 10, 2015)
- HUD Notice H2010-04 “Revised Protocol for Placing a Flag in the Active Partners Performance System (APPS) When a Property Receives a Physical Inspection Score Below 60 but Above 30” (January 22, 2009).
- HUD Notice H2010-04 Attachment 1 “Project Owner’s Certification That The Physical Condition Of The Project Is In Compliance With The Physical Condition Standards”
- HUD Notice H2010-04 Attachment 2 “Bi-Weekly Re-inspection Report”
- APPS (Active Partners Performance System) 2530
- Ten Common Errors and Omissions by Clients on APPS submissions
- APPS PPC and Paper Form 2530 Organization Roles
- Link to HUD’s Active Partner Performance System (APPS) Webpage
- Previous Participation Certificate (PPC) Operating Procedures – LLCI (Memo dated July 2007)
- Passive Investor Previous Participation and Certification (Memo dated March 26, 2007)
- Critical Findings – Modification to Previous Participation Review and Approval Process
- HUD issues final extension for using (paper) Form 2530 through June 30, 2006
- HUD issues extension for using (paper) Form 2530 through Apr. 30, 2006
- HUD issues extension for using (paper) Form 2530 through Nov. 30, 2005
- HUD APPS Presentation (slide show) at NAHMA Fall Meeting, October 2005
- Final Rule for Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification
- APPS Information
- NAHMA’s Comments
HUD memo dated Nov. 23, 2004, which revises its memo dated July 16, 2004 (see below) HUD memo dated July 16, 2004, which restates key aspects of its 2530 policy. See next item for 2530 policy as it relates to REAC Inspection Scores.
Property 236 Excess Income Reports
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
- HUD provides 2022 Contract Rents (December 5, 2022)
- HUD provides RAD Policy Quick Reference Guide for PBRA Multifamily Housing Requirements and RAD Reference Guide for Public Housing Projects Converting to Project-Based Voucher (PBV) (October 8, 2020)
- HUD Issues new Post-Conversion Processing Guide (August 3, 2020)
- HUD Publishes Report on Impact of RAD on Children in HUD Assisted Households (July 14, 2020)
- Rental Assistance Demonstration – Final Implementation, Revision 4 (September 5, 2019)
- Draft RAD Notice Rev 4 – Section IV PRACs (February 26, 2019)
- FAQs FY18 RAD Rent Updates (December 20, 2018)
- Supplemental Guidance on Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages for RAD (December 17, 2018)
- Timelines for Closing RAD Conversions in CY2018 (April 12, 2018)
- HUD Notice: Rental Assistance Demonstration – Cap Increase and Rent Setting (August 23, 2017)
- HUD Notice: Rental Assistance Demonstration – Final Implementation, Revision 3 (January 12, 2017)
- RAD Fair Housing, Civil Rights, and Relocation Notice (November 10, 2016)
- HUD Interim Report: Evaluation of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (September 21, 2016)
- Quick Reference Guide to Multifamily Housing Requirements; Updated October 2015 (October 13, 2015)
- HUD Notice: Rental Assistance Demonstration – Final Implementation, Revision 2 (June 15, 2015)
- Federal Register Notice “Updated Application Review and Commitments to enter into Housing Assistance Payment Contracts (CHAPS) Insurance Process for First Component RAD Transactions (January 29, 2015) [Docket No. FR–5630–N–06]
- RAD FHA Lenders Frequently Asked Questions (January 12, 2015)
- Enforcement of Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements for Projects Participating in RAD II (December 23, 2014)
- Industry Letter to Julian Castro Requesting Clarification Regarding Whether Davis Bacon Wage Rates Apply to RAD-2 Preservation Transactions (8/5/2014)
- Relocation Requirements Under RAD (July 14, 2014)
- GAO Report: HUD Rental Assistance Demontration – Information on Initial Conversions to Project-Based Vouchers, GAO-14-402 (April 24, 2014)
- HUD Notice H 2012-20 “FHA Underwriting Instructions for Projects Converting Assistance under the Rental Assistance Demonstration” (October 11, 2012)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2012-20 “Underwriting Instructions for Projects Converting Assistance as part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program” (October 11, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Rental Assistance Demonstration: Processing of Conversion Requests Submitted Under the Partial Rental Assistance Demonstration Notice” (September 28, 2012, Docket No. FR–5630–N–04)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-32 “Rental Assistance Demonstration – Final Implementation” (July 26, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-18 “Rental Assistance Demonstration – Partial implementation and Request for Comments” (March 8, 2012)
- Federal Register Notice “Rental Assistance Demonstration: Notice of Web Availability and Request for Comments” (Docket No. FR–5630–N–01, March 8, 2012)
- HUD RAD Website
REAC/NSPIRE
- All REAC-related information is provided on the separate NAHMA Webpage: REAC/NSPIRE Issues
Regulatory Barriers, Burdens, Streamlining Proposals and Related Topics
- HUD Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management and
Protection of Wetlands; Minimum Property Standards for Flood Hazard Exposure; Building to the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (April 4, 2023) - HUD Issues Proposed Rule on restoring religious liberty protections (A.G. Order No. 5563-2022; January 15, 2023)
- Council on Economic Mobility Request for Information (Docket No. 85 FR 43242, August 28, 2020)
- HUD Issues Final Rule:“Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Multifamily Housing Programs and Implementing Family Income Reviews“
- White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing Request for Information, Docket No. FR-6187-N-01, (Jan. 21. 2020)
- Request for Information: White House Council On Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing (November 27, 2019)
- Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (May 10, 2019)
- Initial Guidance – Section 209 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (February 14, 2019)
- Housing Excerpts of Government Reorganization Plan (June 21, 2018)
- Featured Government Reform Proposals (June 21, 2018)
- Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century (June 21, 2018)
- Rent Reform Proposals
- Making Affordable Housing Work Act (April 25, 2018)
- Making Affordable Housing Work Section by Section (April 25, 2018)
- Withdrawal of Proposed Rules to Reduce Regulatory and Financial Burden (January 5, 2018)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Proposed Rule “Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing and Community Planning and Development Programs” (Mar. 4, 2015)
- HUD Proposed rule “Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing and Community Planning and Development Programs” (Jan. 6, 2015)
- GAO Report “Housing Assistance: Opportunities Exist to Increase Collaboration and Consider Consolidation” (August 16, 2012, GAO-12-554)
- HUD’s Final “Plan for Retrospective Review of Regulatory Actions under E.O. 13563” (August 23, 2011)
- HUD Proposed Rule “Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Plans Under E.O. 13563” Regulatory Review Plan (Docket No. FR–5506–N–02, June 2, 2011)
- HUD’s Proposed Regulatory Review Plan (June 2, 2011)
- NAHMA Comments to HUD on “Reducing Regulatory Burden: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563” [Docket No. FR-5506-N-01] (May 2, 2011)
- Federal Register Notice Jan. 20, 2004
- NAHMA’s Comments on HUD Regulatory Barriers
Rent Comp Studies Guidance
- Nonshelter Services Clarification Memo (November 15, 2021)
- Requirements and Waiver Requests for HUD-Commissioned Rent Comparability Studies (May 29, 2018)
- Amendment to Memo on Requirements and Waiver Requests for Rent Comparability Studies (September 14, 2018)
Rental Housing Working Group
- Washington Update 9/28/12 +
- “Federal Rental Alignment Administrative Proposals” (December 31, 2011)
- NAHMA’s Comments on the White House’s “Rental Policy Working Group Federal Rental Alignment Opportunities -Conceptual Proposals (Draft July 2011)” (August 22, 2011)
- “Rental Policy Working Group Federal Rental Alignment Opportunities –Conceptual Proposals (Draft, July 2011)”
- “Rental Policy Working Group Federal Rental Alignment Opportunities –Conceptual Proposals (Draft, July 2011)”-Summary
- White House Rental Policy Working Group Website
Section 8
- Implementation Guidance – Sections 102 and 104 of HOTMA (Sept. 29, 2023, updated March 2024)
- HOTMA Final Rule on Income Reviews, Income and Assets, and Asset Limits (February 1, 2023)
- HOTMA Proposed Rule: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher Implementation; Additional Streamlining Changes (October 8, 2020)
- PIH Administrative Guidelines for Subsidy Layering Review for Project Based Vouchers (February 28, 2020)
- HOTMA Proposed Rule NAHMA Comments (November 18, 2019)
- HOTMA Proposed Rule Sections 102 103 and 104 (September 17, 2019)
- Section 8(bb) Frequently Asked Questions (Updated) (June 27, 2018)
- FAST Act Interim Final Rule: Frequently Asked Questions (March 15, 2017)
- Interim Rule FAST Act (December 13, 2017)
- HUD Operations Notice for the Expansion of Moving To Work Demonstration Program Solicitation of Comment (January 23, 2017)
- HUD Notice: Approval of Requests for Transfers of Multifamily Housing Project-Based Rental Assistance, HUD-Held or Insured Debt, and Income-Based Use Restrictions (January 19, 2017)
- Section 8(bb) Frequently Asked Questions (December 19, 2016)
- Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act 2016 – Initial Implementation Guidance (October 21, 2016)
- HUD Notice H 2016-09: Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Multifamily Housing Programs (October 3, 2016)
- Information Collection: Energy Benchmarking Reporting for Properties with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (October 4, 2016)
- Eligibility of Independent Students for Assisted Housing Under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937; Additional Supplementary Guidance (September 21, 2016)
- Retrospective Review–Improving the Previous Participation Reviews of Prospective Multifamily Housing and Healthcare Programs Participants; Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (May 17, 2016)
- Frequently Asked Questions on Transferring Budget Authority Under Section 8(bb)(1) (April 22, 2016)
- HUD Congressional Implementation Plan: Budget Neutral Demonstration Program for Energy and Water Conservation Improvements at Multifamily Residential Units (March 4, 2016)
- HUD Final Rule: Streamlining Administrative Regulations for Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Multifamily Housing, and Community Planning and Development Programs (March 1, 2016)
- PBCA Industry Day Agenda (February 26, 2016)
- Questionnaire for PBCA Industry Day (February 26, 2016)
- A Brief History of the Section 8 PBRA Program (February 26, 2016)
- Section 8(bb) Frequently Asked Questions (February 24, 2016)
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Industry Day (February 12, 2016)
- Passbook Savings Rate Effective February, 1 2016 (January 19, 2016)
- HUD Notice H 2015-10: “Guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Owners of Federally-Assisted Housing on Excluding the Use of Arrest Records in Housing Decisions” (November 2, 2015)
- HUD/USDA Notice “Final Affordability Determination – Energy Efficiency Standards” (May 6, 2015)
- Transferring Budget Authority of a Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract under Section 8(bb)(1) – Corrected Notice (April 3, 2015)
- HUD Notice: HUD Approval of Requests for Transfers of Multifamily Housing Project-Based Rental Assistance, HUD Held or Insured Debt, and Income-Based Use Restrictions [Docket No. FR–5779–N–01] (March 31, 2015)
- Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Requirements to Projects Selected as Existing Housing Under the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program-Guidance [Docket No. FR-5242-N-03] (March 9, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Occupancy Protections for HUD-Assisted Households in Properties with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (January 12, 2015)
- Housing Notice H 2014-16: Waiting List Administration (November 28, 2014)
- Passbook Savings Rate for 2015 and Establishing Future Passbook Savings Rates (November 7, 2014)
- Emergency Call Systems Clarification (October 31, 2014)
- Transferring Budget Authority of a PBS8 HAP Contract under Section 8(bb)(1) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (October 9, 2014)
- “Change is in the Air – an Action Guide for Establishing Smoke-Free Public Housing and Multifamily Properties” Complete Guide (October 17, 2014)
- Smoke Free Action Guide for Multifamily Housing Memo (October 17, 2014)
- HUD Implementation of Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Provisions on Public Housing Agency Consortia, Biennial Inspections, Extremely Low- Income Definition, and Utility Allowances; Technical Correction (September 11, 2014)
- Joint HUD/HHS Letter on Collaboration for Children, Youth and Families (May 30, 2014)
- NAHMA’s Comments to HUD Regarding Draft Changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide (May 15, 2014)
- Multifamily Policy Priorities for Calendar Year 2014 (March 5, 2014)
- Multifamily Housing Conversion Actions: Voluntary Relinquishment of Enhanced Voucher Assistance or Regular Housing Choice Voucher Assistance in Exchange for Project-Based Voucher Assistance (December 4, 2013)
- HUD 30 Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Quality Control for Rental Assistance Subsidy Determinations (November 18, 2013)
- Housing Notice H 2013-23, Change in Annual Financial Statement Submission Requirements (8/19/13)
- Fiscal Year 2013 Section 8 Project Based Assistance Under the Sequestration (3/12/13)
- Industry letter to HUD and OMB requesting full funding for all project-based Section 8 contracts in the FY 2014 budget request (December 12, 2012)
- Industry letter to Senate Banking Committee Leadership supporting several reform concepts contained in the Affordable Housing and Self-Sufficiency Improvement Act (December 10, 2012)
- HUD Memorandum “Clarifications of Housing Notice H 2012-14, Use of ‘New Regulation’ Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts Residual Receipts to Offset Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments” (October 1, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-14 “Use of “New Regulation” Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts Residual Receipts to Offset Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments” (August 3, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA): Changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Programs” (May 15, 2012, Docket No. FR–5242–P–01)
- Washington Update 1/13/12 +
- HUD Follow Up Memo RE: “Impact of HUD’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget on Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance” (December 5, 2011)
- HUD Memo “Impact of HUD’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget on Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance” (November 22, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority” (July 18, 2011, Docket No. FR–5543–D–01)
- HUD Memo “Tax Credit Compliance Fees and Annual Budget-Based Section 8 Rent Increase Requests” (May 31, 2011)
- HUD’s Proposed Changes to Chapter 17, “”Old Regulation” State Housing Finance Agency Projects – Owner Options upon Full Prepayment of Original, Permanent Financing” of the Section 8 Renewal Guide (February 4. 2011)
- HUD’s Proposed Changes to Chapter 17, “”Old Regulation” State Housing Finance Agency Projects – Owner Options upon Full Prepayment of Original, Permanent Financing” of the Section 8 Renewal Guide Appendix 17-1 (February 4. 2011)
- HUD’s Proposed Changes to Chapter 17, “”Old Regulation” State Housing Finance Agency Projects – Owner Options upon Full Prepayment of Original, Permanent Financing” of the Section 8 Renewal Guide Appendix 17-2 (February 4. 2011)
- NAHMA’s Comments to HUD Regarding Draft Changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide July 2010 (As Revised) (October 6, 2010)
- HUD Memo to Field Offices on “20-Year Section 8 Contracts” (July 15, 2010)
- HUD Final Notice on Ending the ”Hold-Harmless” Policy in Calculating Section 8 Income Limits Under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (May 17, 2010, Docket No. FR–5323–N–03)
- HUD Memo “Waivers to the Section 8 Regulations and Section 8 Renewal Guide” (February 22, 2010)
- Industry Comments on Ending “Hold Harmless” Policy in Calculating Income Limits Under Section 8 (November 5, 2009)
- Federal Register Notice “Request for Comments on Ending ”Hold Harmless” Policy in Calculating Income Limits Under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937″ (Docket No. FR–5323–N–01, Sept. 11, 2009)
Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: HUD Publishes Update to Chapter 9 Contract Renewals (March 27, 2023)
- Proposed Revisions to Chapter 9, Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook (April 21, 2022)
- Redline of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 9 Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook (April 26, 2022)
- Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook (July 5, 2017)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: Proposed Changes (December 22, 2016)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: Updates to Chapter 9, Rent Comparability Studies (December 2, 2016)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: Chapter 9, Rent Comparability Studies (February 23, 2016)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: Chapter 9 Appendices (February 23, 2016)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: 9-2-2 Sample RCS (February 23, 2016)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: 9-5-1 Initial Screening Checklist (February 23, 2016) (Microsoft Excel)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: 9-5-2 Detailed Screening Checklist (February 23, 2016) (Microsoft Excel)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: 9-5-3 Rent Grid Analysis Checklist (February 23, 2016) (Microsoft Excel)
- Section 8 Renewal Guide: 9-5-5 Certification of Substantive Reviewer (February 23, 2016) (Microsoft Excel)
- Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook Transmittal – Effective November 11, 2015 (August 7, 2015)
- Delegation of Waiver Authority for Certain Portions of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide (August 28, 2014)
- Industry Comments on the Section 8 Renewal Guide Revisions (5/14/2014)
- NAHMAnalysis 2012-0912-Updates to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook
- PDF File: Draft Revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Affiliated Documents (September 13, 2012)
- ZIP File: Draft Revised Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Affiliated Documents (September 11, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Comment Extension “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide” (September 11, 2012, Docket No. FR–5607–C–25)
- HUD Response to Industry Letter Opposing the Changes to the Rent Comparability Study in the Recent Section 8 Renewal Guide Update (September 5, 2012)
- HUD Memo Suspending the RCS Changes in the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide (September 7, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register “Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide” (August 8, 2012, Docket No. FR–5607–N–25)
- Industry Letter Opposing the Changes to the Rent Comparability Study in the Recent Section 8 Renewal Guide Update (June 22, 2012)
- Consolidated page changes at 4-24-12 (Issued May 18, 2012)
- Transmittal Letter to Include Appendix 9-6b in the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook (December 9, 2010)
- Final Transmital Page changes to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Book (4/17/09)
- User Guide Chapter 7 Page Changes (4/17/09)
- User Guide Chapter 16 Page Changes (4/17/09)
- User Guide Appendix Page Changes Chapter 15-2 (4/17/09)
- Attachment 1: Acronyms (4/17/09)
- Page Change to the Section 8 Renewal Guide Final Transmittal (4/13/09)
- User Guide Appendix, Revision 2 (4/13/09)
- User Guide Chapter 4 Page Changes (4/13/09)
- User Guide Chapter 14 Page Changes (4/13/09)
- Attachment 2: Glossary (8/17/07)
- Attachment 21: Consent to HAP Assignment, General, HUD Sole Signatory (4/13/09)
- Attachment 22: Consent to HAP Assignment, FMNA, HUD Sole Signatory (4/13/09)
- Attachment 23: Consent to HAP Assignment, Freddie Mac, HUD Sole Signatory (4/13/09)
- Attachment 24: HAP Assignment-FNMA Credit Enhancement (10/08)
- Previous Page Changes
Section 202/811
- HUD Publishes Notice on Supportive Services Plans and Supportive Services Funds in 202 Capital Advance Projects with PRACs (Notice H-2023-02, February 9, 2023)
- HUD Provides Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2020 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly (January 11, 2021)
- Helping Older Adults Age Safely in Place with the Home Modification Program (August 31, 2020)
- PRAC Budget Based Rent Adjustments Memo (May 1, 2020)
- Delegated Processing for Certain Capital Advance Projects Hsg Notice 20-2 (February 11, 2020)
- Treatment of ABLE Accounts in HUD Assisted Programs (May 6, 2019)
- Multifamily Housing Program Financial Management Toolkit (August 13, 2018)
- Program Resource Guide: Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program-Resource-Guide (August 13, 2018)
- Refinancing Pre-1974 Section 202 Direct Loan and Subsequent TPVs or SPRACS (March 23, 2018)
- Renewal of Expiring Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) Under the Section 202 Program of Supportive Housing for the Elderly and For Persons with Disabilities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (December 20, 2016)
- Renewal of Expiring Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) Under the Section 202 Program of Supportive Housing for the Elderly and For Persons with Disabilities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (October 19, 2016)
- Continuing Remission of Excess PRAC Residual Receipts (October 14, 2016)
- Housing for Special Needs: Funding for HUD’s Supportive Housing Programs – GAO Report (May, 2016)
- Health Aging Begins at Home – A report by the Bipartisan Policy Center on the intersection of housing and healthcare costs for senior citizens (May 23, 2016)
- Supportive Housing Incentives, 2015 (March 8, 2016) A Presentation on incentives to Increase Supportive Housing Access – Delivered by Eva Wingren at NAHMA’s 2016 March Meeting
- Information on the Critical Role of Housing for Seniors in Long Term Services and Supports Needs (March 7, 2016) A Presentation Delivered by Michelle Norris of National Church Residences at NAHMA’s 2016 March Meeting
- Preservation Tactics for Senior Properties (March 7, 2016) A presentation delivered by Gates Dunaway at NAHMA’s 2016 March Meeting
- Supportive Services Demonstration for Elderly Households in HUD-Assisted Multifamily Housing Information Slides (February 2, 2016)
- FY 2015 Supportive Services Demonstration for Elderly Households in HUD-Assisted Multifamily Housing Program NOFA (January 20, 2016)
- Renewal of Expiring Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) for Fiscal Year 2016 (January 5, 2016)
- Video: “Service Coordinators Serve” A Video Promoting the Benefits of Service Coordinators (provided by the American Association of Service Coordinators) (October 28, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Financing HUD Assisted Living Conversion Properties (ALCP) Using Multifamily FHA Mortgage Insurance (August 11, 2015)
- HUD Federal Register Notice: Evaluation of the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program, Phase I (July 1, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Renewal Instructions for Expiring Project Assistance Contracts (PACs) (March 18, 2015)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Proposed Rule “Supportive Housing and Services for the Elderly [202] and Persons With Disabilities [811]: Implementing Statutory Reforms” (1/15/15)
- Emergency Call Systems Clarification Memo – Which Types of Emergency Call Systems are Required for Elderly Multifamily Properties (October 31, 2014)
- HUD Proposed Rule: Statutory Reforms for the 202/811 Programs (October 7, 2014)
- Revised Procedures Pertaining to Underwriting and Construction Administration Guidance (August 20, 2014)
- Considerations When Dealing with the Elderly or Residents with Disabilities Who Decline Caregiver Assistance (December 13, 2013)
- HUD Notice H 2013-24: Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Occupancy Interim Notice (September 4, 2013)
- Guidance on Housing Notice H 2013-17 Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans (June 26, 2013)
- HUD Notice H 2013-17 Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans (May 30, 2013)
- HUD Guidance Regarding the Persons, Entities, and Types of Housing that are Subject to the Accessible Design and Construction Requirements (April 30, 2013)
- HUD Guidance Clarifying the Distinctions Between “Assistance Animals” and “Service Animals” (April 25, 2013)
- NAHMA Comments on SPRAC Awards Eligibility (March 11, 2013)
- Industry Letter Containing Comments on the Advance Notice of Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Contract Awards Program (Mar. 11, 2013)
- HUD Federal Register Notice: “Supportive Housing for the Elderly; Advance Notice of Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Contracts Award Process” (Tuesday, January 8, 2013, Docket No. FR–5667–N–01)
- HUD Notice H 2012-19 “Extension of Housing Notice H 2010-26, Subordination of Section 202 Direct Loans” (September 21, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-18 “Extension of Housing Notice 2011-34: Extension of Housing Notice H 2010-26, Subordination of Section 202 Direct Loans” (September 21, 2012)
- HUD FAQ Document for Notice H 2012-08 “Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans” (September 4, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-13 “Environmental Processing Notice for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Award Recipients” (July 12, 2012)
- Industry Comments on HUD’s FY 2013 budget proposal to create an operational assistance account for the Section 202 program (June 1, 2012)
- NAHMA’s comments on HUD’s FY 2013 budget proposal to create an operational assistance account for the Section 202 program (May 31, 2012)
- Industry comments on the Federal Register proposed rule “Streamlining Requirements Governing the Use of Funding for Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Programs” to HUD’s Office of General Counsel (May 29, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-08 “Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans” (May 4, 2012)
- “Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Guiding Principles and Discussion Questions” from HUD’s “The Future of the Section 202 Program” Industry Stakeholder Discussion (April 25, 2012)
- HUD Federal Register Proposed Rule “Streamlining Requirements Governing the Use of Funding for Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities Programs” (March 28, 2012, Docket No. FR–5167–P–01).
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Assisted Living Conversion Program; FY 2010” (January 25, 2012, Docket No. FR–5415–FA–33)
- HUD Memo “Update on Section 202 and Section 811 Programs for Fiscal Year 2012” (December 13, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-34 “Extension of Housing Notice H 2010-26, Subordination of Section 202 Direct Loans” (December 8, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-32 “Collection Procedures for Delinquent Section 202 Direct Loans” (November 22, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-28 “Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Operating Cost Standards – Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Programs” (October 4, 2011)
- HUD Notice H 2011-26 “Combined Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011Policy for Capital Advance Authority Assignments, Instructions and Program Requirements for the Section 202 and Section 811 Capital Advance Programs, Application Processing and Selection Instructions, and Processing Schedule” (September 23, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Fiscal Year 2009” (September 6, 2011, Docket No. FR–5300–FA–21)
- HUD Federal Register Notice: “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Fiscal Year 2009” (August, 19, 2011, Docket No. FR–5300–FA–22)
- HUD Federal Register Notice: “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program Fiscal Year 2009” (August, 19, 2011,Docket No. FR–5300–FA–19)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Announcement of Funding Awards for the Assisted Living Conversion Program; Fiscal Year 2009” (August, 19, 2011, Docket No. FR–5300–FA–15)
- HUD Notice H 2011-18 “Updated Processing Guidance for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Programs” (August 15, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register Notice “Consolidated Delegation of Authority” (July 18, 2011, Docket No. FR–5543–D–01)
- HUD USER Report “”Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Green Building Design in Section 202 and Section 811 Programs” (April 11, 2011)
- HUD Federal Register “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s Fiscal Year 2010 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program” (March 4, 2011, Docket No. FR-5415-N-38)
- NAHMAnalysis 2011-0211 “S. 118: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act and S. 1481: Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act”
- Federal Register HUD “Notice of Availability: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing” (Docket No. FR–5415–N–29, February 1, 2011)
- HUD Notice 2010-26 “Subordination of Section 202 Direct Loans” (December 20, 2010).
- Notice of Availability: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s FY 2010 Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects Designated for Occupancy by the Elderly (December 10, 2010, Docket No. FR–5415–N–28)
- Federal Register “Notice of Web Availability and Opportunity for Public Comment on Updated Guidance for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Programs Draft Notice” (December 8, 2010, Docket No. FR 5463–N–01)
- NAHMA’s Comments of Draft Section 202 and 811 Reform Acts (November 15, 2010)
- HUD’s Draft Section 202 Reform Act of 2010 Full Text
- HUD’s Draft Section 202 Reform Act of 2010 Section by Section Summary
- HUD’s Draft Section 811 Reform Act of 2010 Full Text
- HUD’s Draft Section 811 Reform Act of 2010 Section by Section Summary
- Draft Notice “Updated Processing Guidance for the Section 202 15 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive 16 Housing for Persons with Disabilities Programs” (September 24, 2010).
- HUD Notice H 2010-14 “Policy and Procedure for Prepayment and Refinancing of Section 202 Projects Funded prior to 1975” (July 27, 2010)
- HUD Notice H 2010-14 Attachment 1- Authorities
- HUD Notice H 2010-14 Attachment 2- Calculation of Project Benefits
- NAHMA’s Comments of Section 202 Reform to HUD Multifamily (April 2, 2010)
- HUD Notice H 09-19 for FY 09 Section 202 and 811 applications (December 7, 2009)
- Section 202 Delegated Processing Procedures (Notice H2009-10, August 19, 2009)
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly: Program Status and Performance Measurement Report (June 2008)
- Evaluation of the Service Coordinator Program (Posted March 2008, Published August 1996)
- Rent Increase Reminders for Section 202, 811- PRACS
- Notice 06-06 — Reinstatement of Policy Permitting Increases of Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) Reservations Prior to Occupancy
- HUD’s Senior Preservation Rental Assistance Program (SPRAC) Overview
- Tools for the Preservation of Section 202 Properties
Section 223(f)
- HUD Notice H 20-03 “Revision of the Section 223(f) Policy Requiring Three Years of Post Construction Sustained Occupancy”
- HUD Notice H 2012-12 “Extension of Temporary Authority for Multifamily Hubs to Process Waiver Requests Pertaining to the Three-Year Rule for Section 223(f) Refinancing or Acquisition of Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing” (July 3, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-06 “Revision of Housing Notice H 10-19, Extension of Temporary Authority for Multifamily Hubs to Process Waiver Requests Pertaining to the Three-Year Rule for Section 223(f)” (February 17, 2011)
Section 236
- HUD Guidance: Preservation Options for Section 236 Properties (April 6, 2016)
- Tenant Notification in Advance of a Property’s Section 236 Mortgage Maturity Date (January 7, 2014)
- HUD Notice H 2013-25: Updated Guidelines for Continuation of Interest Reduction Payments after Refinancing
- Transfer of Section 236 Loans to the Office of Affordable Housing Preservation in HUD Headquarters (June 28, 2013)
- UD Memo dated April 25, 2005: Clarifications to Housing Notice 2004-20, Guidelines for Continuation of Interest Reduction Payments after Refinancing
Section 3
- Section 3 Final Rule: Enhancing and Streamlining the Implementation of Section 3 Requirements for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons and Eligible Businesses (September 29, 2020; [Docket No. FR-6085-F-03])
- Section 3 Benchmarks for Creating Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons and Eligible Businesses (September 29, 2020; [Docket No. FR-6085-N-04])
- Section 3 Proposed Rule: Enhancing and Streamlining the Implementation of ‘‘Section 3’’ Requirements for Creating Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons and Eligible Businesses (April 16, 2019)
- Section 3 Benchmarks for Creating Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons and Eligible Businesses (April 16, 2019)
- Section 3 Proposed Rule Summary (April 16, 2019)
Small Multifamily Building Risk Share Program
Strategic Plans, HUD
- NAHMAnalysis 2010-0712- FY 2010-2015 HUD Strategic Plan
- FY 2010-2015 HUD Strategic Plan
- Draft HUD Strategic Plan for 2006-2011
- HUD Strategic Plan for 2003-2008
- NAHMA Comments
Student Eligibility for Section 8 Housing
Sustaining Our Investment
- HUD’s Methodology for Rating Troubled Projects (April 28, 2014)
Tax Credits
- Inflation Reduction Act: IRS Issues Initial Guidance Establishing Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Allocation Program (February 23, 2023)
- HUD Notice: Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts: Revision of Effective Date for 2019 and 2020 Designations (Docket No. FR–6275–N–01, July 2, 2021)
- HUD Memo: Occupancy Protections for HUD-Assisted Households in Properties with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (January 12, 2015)
- HUD Notice H 2012-01 “Multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Pilot Program” (February 3, 2012)
- Federal Register HUD “Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Assessment of the LIHTC Program After 15 Years” (Docket No. FR–5480–N–07, January 27, 2011)
- Federal Register HUD Final Rule “Prohibition of the Escrowing of Tax Credit Equity” (Docket No. FR–5290–F–02, August 23, 2010)
Tenant Issues
- White House Blueprint for Renters Bill of Rights (January 25, 2023)
- White House Resident Centered Housing Challenge Survey (January 25, 2023)
- NAHMA Provides Comments to the FCC for Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance (January 25, 2021)
- Revision of Tenant Participation Requirements in Accordance with 24 CFR Part 245 (March 31, 2016)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Notice: Family Self Sufficiency in Multifamily (March 30, 2016)
- HUD Notice H 2012-21 “Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 ‘The Management Agent Handbook'” (October 17, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-15 “Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas – Request for Comments” (September 5, 2012)
- HUD Sample Letter to Owners With Project-Based Section 8 Properties Selected for TRN Activities (June 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-11, Notice PIH 2012-28 “State Registered Lifetime Sex Offenders in Federally Assisted Housing” (June 11, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-22 and Notice H 2012-09 “Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance Regarding Identification of Family Member, Friend or Other Persons or Organization Supportive of a Tenant for Occupancy in HUD Assisted Housing” (May 9, 2012)
- HUD Notice PIH 2012-19 “Implementation of Funding for Tenant-Protection Vouchers for Certain At- Risk Households in Low-Vacancy Areas” (March 16, 2012)
- Federal Register Notice “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: Additional Guidance on Notification Responsibilities Under the Act With Respect to Occupied Conveyance” (Docket Number FR–5427–N–02, March 15, 2012)
- HUD Multifamily Memo RE: Allowing Ex-Offenders to Live in Affordable Housing (March 14, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2012-03 “Guidance on Eligibility for Tenant Protection Vouchers Following Certain Housing Conversion Actions” (February 24, 2012)
- HUD Notice H 2011-29 “Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245 Subpart B and HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2 “The Management Agent Handbook” (October 13, 2011)
- Eligible Properties for TRN Program Activities (August 2011)
- Tenant Resource Network Program (TRN) FY 2011 NOFA (FR-5500-N-31, October 17, 2011)
- Federal Register Notice “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: Guidance on Notification Responsibilities Under the Act With Respect to Occupied Conveyance” (October 28, 2010, Docket No. FR–5415–N–31)
- PIH Notice 2009 – 52 “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act – Guidance on New Tenant Protections” (December 15, 2009)
- Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure: Notice of Responsibilities Placed on Immediate Successors in Interest Pursuant to Foreclosure of Residential Property (Docket Number FR–5335–N–01, June 24, 2009)
TRACS/iMAX/Industry Meeting Reports
- HUD Issues TRACS Forum Implementation Delay Notification (October 1, 2020)
- HUD Disaster Recovery Modernization (DRM) Upgrade Notification (August 15, 2019)
- Retro-Active Gross Rent Changes Not Processing In TRACS At This Time (May 16, 2019)
- Updated TRACS Notification on Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 Upgrade (August 29, 2018)
- TRACS Notification on Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 Upgrade (August 20, 2018)
- TRACS Release 2.0.3.A Implementation Schedule Fall 2018 (January 30, 2018)
- DUNS Number and SAM Instructions (November 29, 2017)
- TRACS User Recertification Training Q&A (September 28, 2017)
- TRACS Recertification Internet User’s Guide (July, 2017)
- DUNS-TRACS Memo: DUNS Number Required on all Voucher Submissions (June 5, 2017)
- Final TRACS 202(d) Implementation Schedule (July 2, 2014)
- Lanier Hylton’s TRACS Presentation from NAHMA’s 2009 Summer Meeting (June 30, 2009)
- iMAX/202C Implementation
- iMAX/202C Implementation Dates Handou
- TRACS/iMAX Release Memo (10/08/2008)
- Software HUD Lease Matrix
- HUD Slideshow on Conversion of Payment Procedures for Traditional CAs (May 2007)
- TRACS Main Webpage
- TRACS Discussion Board
- TRACS Industry Meeting Summaries
- TRACS Users Guide
- TRACS Quick Reference Guide
- TRACS Miscellaneous Documents
Utility Allowances
- HUD Memo on Treatment of Solar Benefits for Residents in Master-metered Buildings (May 9, 2023)
- HUD Memo on Treatment of Community Solar Credits on Tenant Utility Bills (July 18, 2022)
- HUD publishes flyer to help owners and agents maintain compliance with HUD’s utility allowance calculation requirements and to improve energy efficiency (March 4, 2022)
- FY 2017 Utility Allowance Factors (October 11, 2016)
- FAQ: Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Analysis (Updated July, 2016)
- FAQs: Improper Payment for Quality Control for HUD Rental Subsidy Determination Study (HUDQC) and the Utility Allowance Comparison Study (UA Study) (September, 2015)
- HUD Notice H 2015-04: Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Analysis (June 22, 2015)
- HUD Memo: Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Allowance (June 18, 2015)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Draft Notice “Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Analysis.” (1/13/15)
- HUD Notice: Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Allowance (September, 2014)
- HUD Multifamily Memorandum “Clarifying Utility Allowance Regulations” (June 20, 2011)
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Documentation
- HUD Memorandum Summarizing Housing Provisions of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (March 10, 2023)
- Notice on VAWA 2022 Implementation and Guidance, Request for Information and Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs (January 4, 2023 [Docket No. FR- 6330-N-01])
- Industry Comments of Proposed Information Collection on the Implementation of VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013 (December 23, 2022)
- Notice of Proposed Information Collection on the Implementation of VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013 (November 4, 2022[Docket No. FR–7061–N–18])
- HUD Presentation Slides: VAWA Final Rule from HUD/PBCA Perspective (August 7, 2017)
- HUD Presentation Slides: VAWA Final Rule from an Owner/Agent Perspective (July 28, 2017)
- VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013 – Additional Guidance for Multifamily Owners and Management Agents (June 30, 2017)
- VAWA Final Rule Guidance (May 22, 2017)
- HUD VAWA Guidance: Self – Petitioner Verification Procedures (January 19, 2017)
- VAWA Appendix D: Emergency Transfer Request (December 15, 2016)
- VAWA Appendix C: Certificate and Alternate Documentation (December 15, 2016)
- VAWA Appendix B: Emergency Transfer Plan (December 15, 2016)
- VAWA Appendix A: Notice of Occupancy Rights (December 15, 2016)
- VAWA FInal Rule for HUD Housing Programs (November 16, 2016)
- NAHMA Comments on HUD Proposed Rule: VAWA Reauthorization of 2013: Implementation in HUD Programs (June 1, 2015)
- Industry Letter Signed by NAHMA on HUD Proposed Rule: VAWA Reauthorization of 2013: Implementation in HUD Programs (June 1, 2015)
- Federal Register HUD Proposed Rule: VAWA Reauthorization of 2013: Implementation in HUD Housing Programs (April 1, 2015)
- Unpublished Proposed Rule: VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013: Implementation in HUD Housing Programs (March 25, 2015)
- VAWA Project Demonstration (March 17, 2015)
- Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking (August 4, 2014)
- Industry Comments on The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013: Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs”, Docket Number: FR-5720-N-01 (Oct. 7, 2013)
- VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013: Overview of Applicability to HUD Programs (August 6, 2013)
- Federal Register HUD Notice: “HUD Programs: Violence Against Women Act Conforming Amendments; Final Rule” (October 27, 2010, Docket No. FR–5056–F–02)
- HUD Notice H 09-15: Implementation of the Violence Against Women and Justice Department Reauthorization Act of 2005 for the Multifamily Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program (October 1, 2009)
- Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking (Form HUD-91066)
- HUD-approved Lease Addendum (Form HUD-91067)