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With funds provided by National Housing Compliance, the Housing Authority of Jefferson County recently held a picnic to kick-start their six-week summer program, which provides valuable learning resources and educational opportunities for children living in their affordable housing communities. Pictured is our IL Team, Board Members, Michele Williams (Executive Director), Shai Cummings (Youth Program Coordinator), and …

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the launch of a new, streamlined HUD.gov website that prioritizes the needs of the American public. “Providing the best and highest quality service to rural, tribal and urban communities means that critical resources online should be streamlined, concise and user-friendly,” Secretary Turner said. …

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HUD released the 2025 Income Limits on April 1, 2025. To see what they are visit: Income Limits | HUD USER

HUD has revised the forms required under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) and its implementing regulations. These updates extend the expiration date and modify the content to better support compliance with VAWA requirements. VAWA | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

What’s Happening The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s approximately 8,300 employees run affordable housing programs that serve millions of people nationwide, including children, veterans, seniors and persons with disabilities. The administration has asked HUD to cut its workforce by about half, with deep cuts in field offices nationwide and threatened reductions to programs and …

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Karen Romaine Thomas never imagined a career in affordable housing, let alone leading a prominent organization in the field. Yet today, she serves as the “energetic” CEO of National Housing Compliance (NHC). She has turned challenges into stepping stones, making her mark in an industry she initially entered by chance. Karen doesn’t view anything as …

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WASHINGTON – Today, Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Clarence Thomas. “I am honored …

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NHC has worked tirelessly in Washington, advocating for affordable housing communities. Through her dedicated efforts, Karen Romaine Thomas, MBA has earned a spot on the list of top leaders in Atlanta. Jacqueline J. Holness, editor of Atlanta Magazine, remarks, “Many of these nonprofits address issues that the aforementioned are sometimes not attuned enough to do, …

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There is still time to apply for the NLHA Resident Scholarships. This year, $1.5M will be awarded to successful applicants. There are four different types of scholarships available to residents. Please visit Education Fund – NLHA – National Leased Housing Association for more information and flyers you can print out for your residents. All applications …

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From NCSHA: Yesterday, the Biden Administration unveiled its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. This entails allocating $72.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), reflecting a $1.9 billion increase or a 2.7 percent uptick from the 2024 enacted level. The Administration proposes further initiatives concerning affordable housing. …

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