http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/ph/whatsnew.cfm Information and items of interest for Public Housing Authorities and other interested customers. en-us Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:47:40 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:47:40 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/fmc/highlights.cfm#2 PHAs should have received email notification from the Financial Management Center of the VMS reporting period for October leasing data. VMS will be open starting November 21 and October data must be reported by November 30, 2009. Thurs, 19 Nov 2009 12:14:19 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/fmc/highlights.cfm#2 www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/grants/fy09/index.cfm On November 18, 2009 HUD published a Federal Register notice announcing the Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for HUD's Fiscal year 2009 HOPE VI Main Street Grants Program. The NOFA is available in HUD's web page and applications are due January 20, 2010. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:14:19 GMT www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/grants/fy09/index.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/reac/products/pass/pass_doc.cfm HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center recently issued guidance (Inspector Notice 2009-03) regarding the inspection of elevator equipment rooms. These new procedures are effecting starting January 4, 2020. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:28:58 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/reac/products/pass/pass_doc.cfm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-27224.pdf On November 13, 2009 HUD published an information collection notice in the Federal Register regarding extension of Minority Business Enterprise reporting requirements. Comments are due December 14, 2009. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:29 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-27224.pdf http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-27225.pdf On November 13, 2009 HUD published an information collection notice in the Federal Register regarding an extension of an information form used by HUD offices for collecting information concerning the race and ethnicity of the populations intended to benefit from HUD funding. Comments are due December 14, 2009. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:40 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-27225.pdf http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-26769.pdf On November 6, 2009 HUD published an emergency information collection notice in the Federal Register regarding proposed reporting requirements under the Recovery Act. Comments are due November 13, 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-26769.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ On October 16, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-43 (HA). This notice encourages PHAs to use renewable energy sources and other green construction and rehab techniques whenever they procure for maintenance, construction or modernization. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ http://www.hud.gov/offices/reac/products/sagis/training.cfm HUD has notified PHAs to use the Subsidy and Grants Information System (SAGIS) for submission of calendar year 2010 operating fund calculations. SAGIS will open on December 7, 2009 for PHAs with more than 1000 units and will open on January 11, 2010 for PHAs with fewer than 1000 units. The deadline for all submissions is March 1, 2010. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/reac/products/sagis/training.cfm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-26115.pdf On October 29, 2009 HUD published an information collection notice in the Federal Register extending the applicability of the stop loss packages that may be submitted by PHAs. Comments are due by November 30, 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-26115.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ On October 13, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-42 (HA) which provides guidance on the market analysis required for the voluntary conversion of public housing units. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ On October 23, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-44 (HA). This notice provides guidance on actions PHAs may take to address financial shortfalls by reducing costs in the HCV program. The notice also provides guidance as to when a PHA may deny a portability request or terminate assistance due to insufficient funding. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-40.pdf On September 29, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-40 which explains how HUD will distribute FY 2009 HCV/FSS Administrative Fee funding to PHAs. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-40.pdf http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/schedule/webcast_detail.cfm?record=4770 A webcast providing a DHAP program update is scheduled for November 18, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EST. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/schedule/webcast_detail.cfm?record=4770 http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/iv.cfm The September 24, 2009 EIV webcast and related training materials are now available on-line. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/iv.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ On November 6, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-45 (HA) which provides guidance for applicable PHAs on how to submit 2009 fungibility plans. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/ http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-41.pdf On October 5, 2009 HUD issued PIH Notice 2009-41 (HA) which provides guidance to PHAs on HUDs regulatory waiver process. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-41.pdf http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=280&update=N Register on-line and learn about the new features available with the recent PIC system release. Share tips for correcting errors and resolving problems affecting PIC reporting rates. Network with other metro Denver PIC system users. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=280&update=N http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=278&update=N Register on-line. Training on new guidance for the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program with a special emphasis on farm labor and the disabled population. Subjects include: Designs of Successful Programs, Program Overview, Making the Partnerships Work, The Mortgage Lending Process and Calculations, Calculating Qualifying Ratios and Mortgage Models, HAP Calculations, Program Management, Issues and Barriers, The Administrative Plan, Quality Assurance Forms, Calculation Forms, Regulatory Requirements, and options to make it work in your area. Training and training materials will be provided at no cost. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=278&update=N http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/index.cfm On October 8, 209, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., MST, HUD will host a broadcast on the HCV program. Topics to be covered include VMS enhancements, 2010 funding implementation, and cost saving measures. Information on the webcast should be posted soon. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:09:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/index.cfm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-23477.pdf The 2010 FMRs were published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2010. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:08:00 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-23477.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-39.pdf On September 25, 2009 HUD issued Notice PIH 2009-39 (HA) which reiterates HUDs long-standing policy that PHAs may not charge application fees to persons or families applying for the Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/publications/notices/09/pih2009-39.pdf