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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Affordable Housing Training in October 2024

September 9, 2024

In October 2024, A. J. Johnson will partner with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for a live webinar training session for real estate professionals, especially those in the affordable multifamily housing field. The following session will be presented: October…

Rural Development Provides Comprehensive Information Regarding HOTMA Implementation

September 6, 2024

On September 4, 2024, the Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published an Unnumbered Letter (UL) notifying MFH staff of the anticipated timeline for implementing the requirements of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The HOTMA…

Rural Development Provides Timeline for HOTMA Implementation

September 4, 2024

On September 4, 2024, the Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published an Unnumbered Letter (UL) notifying MFH staff of the anticipated timeline for implementing the requirements of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The HOTMA…

Rural Development Implements Administration’s Tenant Rights Protections

August 31, 2024

The Rural Housing Service has finalized several protections mandated by the Biden Administration. A final rule has been published in the Federal Register (Volume 89, No. 58, March 25, 2024) requiring landlords of Rural Housing assisted properties to issue a…

HUD Issues 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and New Imputed Rate

August 27, 2024

HUD’s 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Savings Rate: Key Updates for Housing Professionals HUD recently released its annual inflationary adjustments for 2025, which impact various tasks such as income certifications and asset level determinations under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization…

HUD Provides Guidance on Requesting NSPIRE Appeals

August 24, 2024

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has received feedback from Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Property Owners/Agents (OAs) regarding issues encountered when submitting appeals in the NSPIRE IT system. To address this, HUD has made Technical Review Guidance…

Justice Department Sues RealPage for Colluding to Raise Rents

August 23, 2024

On August 23, 2024, The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a real estate software company used by many affordable housing properties, alleging that its software enabled landlords to collude in raising rents across the United…

A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Affordable Housing Training – September 2024

August 11, 2024

In September 2024, A. J. Johnson will join forces with the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association to conduct training for real estate professionals. Three sessions, tailored for those in the affordable multifamily housing field, will be delivered through live webinars.…

A. J. Johnson Releases the 2024 Edition of the Professional Property Manager’s Guide to the LIHTC

August 10, 2024

The 2024 Edition of A. J. Johnson’s “The Professional Property Manager’s Guide to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit” has been released, offering a vital resource for professionals managing LIHTC properties. Originally a concise 19-page overview of the LIHTC program in…

A.J. Johnson Consulting Services, Inc. Welcomes Back Lori Neff

July 20, 2024

A.J. Johnson Consulting Services, Inc., a leader in affordable housing compliance consulting, is thrilled to announce the return of Lori Neff to our team. Lori rejoined the company on July 16, 2024, bringing diverse experience and expertise. A Familiar Face…

Understanding HUD Special Claims

July 20, 2024

Understanding HUD Special Claims: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners and Managers Financial losses due to vacancy, unpaid rent, and tenant damages in subsidized housing can significantly impact property owners. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognizes…

Rural Development Releases 2024 Income Limits

July 15, 2024

The Rural Development Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has released the 2024 income limits for the Rural Development Multifamily Housing (Section 515) program. The limits were effective July 12, 2024, and may be found at RD-MFHLimitMap.

A. J. Johnson Offers Live Webinar on Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment

June 16, 2024

A. J. Johnson will conduct a webinar on June 20, 2024, on Navigating the Challenges—Dealing with Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment in Multifamily Housing. The Webinar will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern time. Attending a webinar on Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment…

HUD Proposed Changes to HOME Program are Comprehensive

June 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, HUD published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing significant changes to the HOME Program. The proposed rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register before June, and public comments are due…

A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Affordable Housing Training – July 2024

June 10, 2024

In July 2024, A. J. Johnson, a renowned expert in the field, will join forces with the esteemed Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association to conduct training for real estate professionals. This session, tailored for those in the affordable multifamily housing…

Navigating Fair Housing in Digital Advertising – Ensuring Non-Discriminatory Ad Delivery

May 25, 2024

Introduction: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has released crucial guidance on how the Fair Housing Act applies to digital advertising in the housing and real estate sectors. With the…

Maximize Efficiency and Savings – Sign Up for HUD’s Energy and Water Benchmarking Service for Multifamily Properties

May 25, 2024

HUD recently provided information on its Energy and Water Benchmarking Service, available for sites participating in HUD’s Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs. The free service provides participating owners with data on energy and water consumption at their sites. While up…

Webinar Announcement: Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment in Multifamily Housing

May 20, 2024

A.J. Johnson will host a pivotal webinar titled “Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment in Multifamily Housing: Navigating the Challenges” on June 20, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Webinar Overview This essential webinar addresses the pressing issue of tenant-on-tenant harassment…

HUD Proposes Comprehensive Changes to HOME Rules

May 19, 2024

On May 15, 2024, HUD published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing significant changes to the HOME Program. The proposed rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register before June, and public comments are due…

“HUD Issues New Guidelines on AI Usage in Applicant Screening”

May 18, 2024

On May 2, 2024, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) released two crucial guidance documents. These documents address the Fair Housing Act (FHA) application to two areas where the use of artificial intelligence (AI) poses particular concerns: the…

A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Affordable Housing Training – June 2024

May 15, 2024

In June 2024, A. J. Johnson, a renowned expert in the field, will join forces with the esteemed Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association to conduct training sessions for real estate professionals. These sessions, tailored for those in the affordable multifamily…

HUD Issues Fair Housing Act Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence

May 11, 2024

On May 2, 2024, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) released two guidance documents addressing the application of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to two areas in which the use of artificial intelligence (AI) poses particular concerns: the…

HUD Publishes Income and Rent Limits for Multiple Programs, Including HOME

April 29, 2024

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published income limits for seven programs on April 29, 2024. Income limits for the following programs go into effect on May 1, 2024: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG Disaster Recovery Neighborhood…

HUD Publishes Proposed Rule on Reducing Barriers to Affordable Housing – Including New Criminal Screening Requirements

April 28, 2024

On April 10, 2024, HUD published a proposed rule titled “Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing.” Comments on the proposed rule are due no later than June 9, 2024. In the proposed rule, HUD assumes that everyone deserves to be considered…

HUD Publishes Final Rule Persons with Criminal Convictions to Engage in Testing for Fair Housing Violations

April 27, 2024

On April 1, 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a final rule on Expanding the Fair Housing Testing Pool for FHIP and FHAP Funded Entities. This document is a final rule issued by the Department of…

The Rural Development Service Announces HOTMA Implementation

April 21, 2024

A memorandum from Joaquin Altoro, the Administrator of the Rural Housing Service (RHS), addressed to Multifamily Housing Owners and Management Agents Multifamily Housing Partners, has explained how HOTMA will be implemented by the Rural Housing Service (RHS). All housing programs…

A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for Affordable Housing Training – May 2024

April 12, 2024

During May 2024, A. J. Johnson will partner with the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for training sessions for real estate professionals, particularly those in the affordable multifamily housing field. The sessions will be presented via live webinars. The following…

HUD Publishes 2024 Income Limits

April 2, 2024

On April 1, 2024, HUD published the 2024 income limits for HUD programs as well as for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Tax-Exempt Bond programs. The limits are effective on April 1, 2024. The limits for the LIHTC and…

HUD Expands List of Federally Mandated Income Exclusions

March 24, 2024

On January 31, 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published an updated list of income excluded for HUD-assisted housing programs. Since the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) must follow HUD rules regarding income determination, these exclusions…

HUD Provides Guidance on Non-Rent Fees for Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs

March 16, 2024

In February 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided guidance on existing policies regarding the fees that owners may and may not charge tenants. None of the guidance is new or reflects any change in HUD regulations.…

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