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2 months ago | 
brnw.ch | Nicole Upano
Update (1/28/2025) According to questions and answers released from OMB, "funds for small businesses, farmers, Pell grants, Head Start, rental assistance, and other similar programs will not be paused." Original Article (1/28/2025) By January 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, all federal agencies must temporarily pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all ‘federal financial assistance.” For the purposes of this memo, federal financial assistance includes: Types of assistance...
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2 months ago | 
brnw.ch | Nicole Upano
Update (1/29/2025)On Jan. 29, 2025, the White House rescinded its directive freezing federal financial assistance across agencies. Updates (1/28/2025)On Jan. 28, 2025 - minutes before the order was to take effect - U.S. District Court Judge Loren AliKhan blocked the administration's OMB directive through at least Feb. 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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2 months ago | 
naahq.org | Nicole Upano
Updates (1/28/2025)On Jan. 28, 2025 - minutes before the order was to take effect - U.S. District Court Judge Loren AliKhan blocked the administration's OMB directive through at least Feb. 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. According to questions and answers released from OMB, "funds for small businesses, farmers, Pell grants, Head Start, rental assistance, and other similar programs will not be paused." NAA continues to monitor the situation and any potential impacts to federal multifamily housing programs.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
naahq.org | Nicole Upano
In collaboration with its affiliate partners, the National Apartment Association (NAA) continues its pioneering national roadshow with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
brnw.ch | Nicole Upano
Update (12/13/2024) - Final Rule AnnouncedOn December 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a final rule requiring public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of properties receiving project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide their residents with written notice at least 30 days prior to filing for eviction due to nonpayment of rent.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
brnw.ch | Greg Brown |Nicole Upano
Not only did 2024 continue the previous year’s trend of increased attention on housing affordability from federal, state and local policymakers, it surpassed it. Housing issues, specifically the need for greater supply, were even a key theme of this year’s presidential contest. While a first in presidential politics, it is not surprising given public opinion polling, which shows large majorities of voters with significant concerns about the cost of housing.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
naahq.org | Greg Brown |Nicole Upano
Not only did 2024 continue the previous year’s trend of increased attention on housing affordability from federal, state and local policymakers, it surpassed it. Housing issues, specifically the need for greater supply, were even a key theme of this year’s presidential contest. While a first in presidential politics, it is not surprising given public opinion polling, which shows large majorities of voters with significant concerns about the cost of housing.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
naahq.org | Nicole Upano
The U.S. Census Bureau is currently conducting the Rental Housing Finance Survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The National Apartment Association (NAA) encourages its members that were selected to participate to respond by November 20.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
brnw.ch | Nicole Upano
The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues to work with its affiliate partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on industry roundtables across the country, most recently in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, N.M. These events provide housing providers with an opportunity to connect directly with HUD leadership who manage the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and uncover the unique local challenges to participating in the HCV program.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
naahq.org | Nicole Upano
The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues to work with its affiliate partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on industry roundtables across the country, most recently in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, N.M. These events provide housing providers with an opportunity to connect directly with HUD leadership who manage the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and uncover the unique local challenges to participating in the HCV program.
