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HUD Publishes 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs)

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A. J. Johnson
What Section 8 Owners and Asset Managers Need to Know On February 3, 2026, HUD released the annual Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) to adjust rents for eligible Section 8 contracts. These factors apply to properties with contract anniversaries on…

Many States Increase Minimum Wage for 2026

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A. J. Johnson
In 2026, 21 states will have new minimum wage rates. The federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 and applies in 20 states, mainly in the South. It was last raised on July 24, 2009. Affordable housing managers responsible for…

Tenant Self-Certification in Affordable Housing Programs

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A. J. Johnson
Tenant self-certification is a critical component of income verification in various affordable housing programs across the United States. After initial move-in, when third-party documentation may be difficult to obtain or when changes in household composition or income occur, many federal…

2026 Social Security COLA Announced

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A. J. Johnson
The federal government announced on October 24, 2025, that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%, somewhat higher than the 2.5% increase for 2025. This increase will provide an additional $56 per month for…

HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026

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A. J. Johnson
HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026 Green Building Incentives and Tenant Protections Postponed On October 22, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a Federal Register notice that extends the implementation of two key provisions…

Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present

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A. J. Johnson
Overview Maintenance employees working in resident units must behave with the highest level of professionalism and caution. One of the most sensitive—and potentially risky—situations arises when a technician arrives for a maintenance request and finds that the only people at…

IRS Publishes Final Regulation on Average Income Set-Aside

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A. J. Johnson
Key Takeaway On October 7, 2025, the IRS will publish its long-awaited final regulation governing the Average Income Minimum Set-Aside Test for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The rule clarifies how owners identify and report “qualified groups” of units,…

Courts Provide Conflicting VAWA Decisions

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A. J. Johnson
VAWA Notices in Eviction Cases: Conflicting Court Interpretations and Best Practices for Owners & Managers Recent court decisions reveal conflicting interpretations of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related to eviction and termination notices. Although the statute itself is clear,…

Federal Court Orders HUD to Release Withheld Fair Housing Funds

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A. J. Johnson
Background of the Case At the core of the litigation is HUD’s decision to stop the distribution of funds under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP)—the main source of federal support for local nonprofits investigating and combating housing discrimination. Congress…

HUD Abandons Fair Housing Enforcement

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A. J. Johnson
HUD Retreats from Fair Housing Enforcement: Why Compliance Still Matters The federal Fair Housing Act requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enforce laws prohibiting discrimination in housing. However, by late 2025, it has become increasingly…

HUD Releases 2026 Inflationary Adjustments

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A. J. Johnson
HUD’s 2026 Housing Program Adjustments: Partial Release Status   HUD has not yet released the major 2026 program adjustments that housing providers typically need for annual planning, including Fair Market Rents (FMRs), income limits, and payment standards. However, the department…

Historic Housing Expansion in Reconciliation Act

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A. J. Johnson
Since being signed into law on July 4, I have read the “One Big Beautiful Bill” twice, in an effort to determine its impact on housing – especially affordable housing. What follows is my take on the impact of the…

USDA Proposes Mandatory Market Studies for Section 538 Projects

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A. J. Johnson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service (RHS) is tightening requirements for project feasibility under its Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). In a newly proposed rule, RHS will require all applicants seeking loan guarantees for new…

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