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How to Handle Income Changes from the Social Security Fairness Act

SSA began issuing retroactive lump sum payments in March and increasing monthly payments in April for some public-sector retirees.
Apr 11, 2025
Eric Yoo

Signed into law in January 2025 by President Biden and effective retroactively to January 2024, this act increases Social Security benefits for certain types of workers by repealing two provisions of the Social Security Act that have long affected certain public-s...

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HUD Delays Implementation of HOME Final Rule Amid Regulatory Freeze

Make sure your site is prepared if and when the changes take full effect.
Feb 14, 2025
Eric Yoo

Due to a regulatory freeze by President Trump, the final rule for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program has been delayed until April 20, 2025. Make sure your site is prepared to implement the expanded tenant protections if and when the changes take full effect. These include detailed explanations about lease nonrenewals, proposed evictions, and required tenant rights to contest or remedy these situations. 


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HUD’s Final Rule Establishes Eviction Notice Requirements

PBRAs, PHAs to provide 30-day notice before terminating lease for nonpayment
Jan 16, 2025
Eric Yoo

HUD recently issued a final rule titled “30-Day Notification Requirements Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent.” This regulation standardizes the eviction notice process for PHAs and certain Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. This rule is HUD’s latest effort to decrease housing instability and address increasing rates of homelessness among low-income families. The rule became effective on Jan. 13, 2025.


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HUD Publishes Updated FAQ on HOTMA Implementation

Get up to speed before the compliance date.
Dec 18, 2024
Eric Yoo

Get up to speed before the compliance date .... HUD’s Office of Multifamily Programs recently released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) concerning the implementation of provisions of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016. The FAQ includes information on the phased-in medical hardship relief provision as detailed in the HOTMA final rule, HOTMA-compliant Tenant Selections Plans at Management and Occupancy Reviews, and use of the ren...

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HUD Announces 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate

Aug 21, 2024

You’ll use the new figures when calculating household income in 2025.

 

 

HUD recently released its annual inflationary adjustments for 2025, impacting tasks such as income certifications and asset level determinations under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). Prior to Sept. 1 of each year, HUD intends to calculate the inflation factor and post the revised inflation-adjusted values effective for the next calenda...

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Responding to Extreme Heat: HUD Offers Help to PHAs

Jul 22, 2024

Notice offers multiple strategies PHAs can take to protect residents.

 

 

In recent weeks, many parts of the country have been experiencing extreme temperatures. And above-average summer heat is expected to increase in frequency and duration for the remainder of July into early August. In anticipation of high temperatures this summer, HUD has taken recent action to ensure public housing residents can stay cool during the scorching summer mo...

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