Other HUD Programs

HUD has raised the maximum penalty for failure to disclose lead-based paint hazards from $11,000 to $16,000. This is the first increase since 1996. A final rule increasing the penalty goes into effect on July 22, 2011.

The House Housing Subcommittee has released a modified version of an earlier Section 8 Voucher Reform proposal, and chances for passage this year look to have improved over what they were earlier. The bill, entitled the Section 8 Savings Act,…

The Department of Housing & Urban Development recently issued a clarification regarding whether or not to count the “cents” that show up as part of the gross amount of Social Security income on Social Security Award Letters. The clarification was…

HUD has recently restated its intention to punish owners and managers of HUD assisted housing who fail to adequately safeguard the personally identifiable information (PII) of applicants and tenants in HUD assisted properties. Notice PIH 2010-15(HA), issued on May 6,…

HUD has developed a self-certification procedure enabling owners of HUD-assisted multifamily housing projects to show eligibility for the Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). On January 25, 2010, DOE published a regulation that was intended to reduce the…

HUD issued an updated Section 8 Fact Sheet in September 2010, but HUD noted in a TRACS conference call recently that many owners are still using the Fact Sheet from July 2007. There are differences in the two fact sheets…

Last month, I reviewed the HUD requirement that all owners of HUD assisted properties obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Number no later than March 5, 2011. Failure to do so could result in a loss of subsidy. If you are…

HUD Notice H-2011-03, issued on February 1, 2011, outlines procedures for converting efficiency units to one-bedroom units in assisted projects when the demand for efficiencies is weak and the conversion will not increase subsidy costs. While the Notice addresses only…

Notice PIH 2010-50 (HA), issued January 1, 2011, clarifies the procedures PHAs must follow to avoid housing subsidy overpayments when the sole household member dies, including the treatment of units with live-in-aides. If the only remaining household member is a…

When HUD or Contract Administrators conduct Management & Occupancy Reviews (“MOR”), they will ask for a slew of documents. Failure to have the documents will result in MOR findings that will lower the property’s score. It is a good idea…

The fiscal year 2012 HUD budget proposal released by the Obama Administration increases funding for Section 8 and homeless assistance, but cuts funding for CDBG, HOME, Section 202, and Section 811 housing. HUD is also proposing some key operational changes…

In the October 27, 2010 Federal Register, HUD published the final rule implementing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)…

Congress has approved bills to reform the Section 202 and 811 supportive housing programs for the elderly…

HUD issued notice H 2011-01 on January 5, 2011, providing the regulatory reporting requirements and guidance for legal entities receiving federal assistance…