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Processing Requests for Minimum Rent Exemption

Sequestration is resulting in considerable financial difficulty for thousands of people. In California, federal unemployment benefits have been cut for more than 400,000 people. 70,000 children in the...

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More Focus on National Origin Discrimination Since Boston Marathon Attack

Since the bombing attack at the Boston Marathon in April 2013, social media sites have been swamped with anti-Islamic sentiment. This is reminiscent of what happened just after the 9/11 terrorist atta...

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Importance of Updating the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan

While all federally assisted housing properties are required to update their Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP) at least every five years, HUD requires that the Plan actually reflect the...

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HUD Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Assistance Animals

HUD Issues Notice Clarifying Service Animal Issues   On April 25, 2013, HUD issues FHEO Notice 2013-01, Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Fu...

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New Veteran Preference for New Jersey Properties

Governor Chris Christie recently signed into law legislation that will expand access to affordable housing for New Jersey veterans. This new program allows owners of affordable housing to give a pre...

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Section 202 Projects May be Impacted by Changes to HUD HAP Contract Renewal Procedure

Several changes made to the housing assistance payments (HAP) contract renewal process may have a significant impact on owners of Section 202 properties. These changes were outlined in Notice 2012-08 ...

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Administration Proposals to Improve the LIHTC Program

As part of its 2014 budget, the Obama Administration has made five specific proposals relative to the LIHTC Program.   Allow states to convert some of their authority relating to the issuance ...

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Bipartisan Policy Center Recommendations

The Bipartisan Policy Center was founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell for the purpose of developing and recommending sound solutio...

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