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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 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rescinded: 1.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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On September 15, HUD wrote an article in the Federal Register titled, “30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Owner’s Certification With HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures.” The mentioned forms are now posted to HUDs HOTMA-related Forms Drafting Table at HOTMA Related Forms Drafting Table | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …

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The extension for the NSPIRE Compliance Act is October 1st for the following (5) New Affirmative Requirements for NSPIRE. 1. Fire Labeled Doors 2. Electrical Safety 3. Guardrails 4. HVAC Standards 5. Interior and Minimum Lighting To learn more, read HUD’s published article, https://www.hud.gov/reac/nspire-notices #HUD #NSPIRE #AffordableHousing #NHC #NationalHousingCompliance

For the second year in a row, we’re proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. A special thank you to all NHC employees for continuously making our organization exceptional. From your dedication to affordable housing to your enthusiasm for everything NHC stands for – you are what makes this place great.

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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