The long-awaited OCAF factors are expected to be published tomorrow by the Federal Register. The nationwide factor is 5.1. HUD is unusually late this year in releasing the 2026 figures. OCAF factors are typically issued in October or November. The effective date for the 2026 OCAFs is February 11, for HAP anniversary dates on or …
The changes will take effect in 2026. The changes include stricter eligibility verification, expanded work requirements, revised benefit levels, and new purchasing limitations. Significant SNAP policy changes scheduled for 2026 are expected to affect millions of households nationwide. Housing providers should understand how these updates may impact residents and onsite compliance obligations. Thank you CMS …
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This past Friday, the House passed the final FY 2026 appropriations bills after several delays, approving Defense, Transportation-HUD, and Labor-HHS by a wide margin, while Homeland Security passed narrowly amid Democratic opposition over immigration enforcement funding. Overall, Congress rejected the Trump administration’s proposed deep spending cuts, particularly for HUD. Instead of the $43.5 billion requested, lawmakers …
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HUD has issued a statement regarding what to do in the upcoming severe winter weather. Read the entire article here: Severe Winter Weather May you all stay safe and warm during the upcoming days.
HUD announced yesterday that they are extending the compliance date for adoption of energy efficiency standards to May 28, 2026. This includes all Federal Housing Administration insured multifamily properties. To learn more read the notice: https://lnkd.in/eCQy9gMW
From the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Secretary Publishes Letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is announcing that the Secretary has published a letter on screening criminal responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rescinded: 1. Notice 2015-19, …
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Read more about it: HSGN-07.pdf
Education can help open doors – and leave them open – providing you with flexibility and control, now and into the future. Scholarships can make the cost of your education more manageable. The National Leased Housing Association Education Fund is seeking applications for its resident scholarship program. Community members like you are eligible to apply …
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Hot off the presses from HUD: Relief for RAD Projects Facing Extraordinary Costs. Public housing properties converted under RAD receive annual rent increases based on HUD’s Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF). However, in recent years, rising operating costs have outpaced the standard OCAF, leaving some RAD projects under financial strain. To address this, HUD now …
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HUD extends the NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date from the original extension date of October 1, 2025, to February 1, 2027. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) wrote a great article explaining the new deadline that was given to PHAs. Read more about the extended deadline: HUD Extends NSPIRE-V Mandatory Compliance Date to Feb. …
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