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Capital Needs Assessment e-Tool Requirement for PRACs Suspended
On August 14, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) has suspended use of the CNA e-Tool for PRAC budgeting purposes. Until further notice, PRAC projects needing to submit a rent increase should follow previous guidance in HUD Handbook 4350.1, Chapter 7: Processing Budgeted Rent Increases.
Service Coordinator Resource Guide and Online Learning Tool Now Available
On August 14, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) has released three new Service Coordination resources and tools:
Aging Services Funding Moving in Congress
On July 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
To facilitate timely passage of 2019 spending bills and avoid a government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1, the U.S. House and Senate are combining multiple individual spending bills into larger legislative packages.
Get Up to Speed on HUD Rent Proposals in 7 Minutes
On July 10, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
A new, seven-minute QuickCast from LeadingAge is a fast way for members to get up to speed on HUD and Congressional proposals to change how rents of HUD-assisted residents, including older adult residents, would be calculated.
Similarities, Differences in House and Senate HUD Funding Bills
On June 26, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. House and Senate Appropriations bills have many similarities, but also some differences, as it relates to housing assistance for older adults with low incomes.
Affordable Housing: REAC Inspections Refresher
On June 19, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
As an affordable housing provider, are you ready for your next physical inspection by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development? Make sure you know your rights regarding scheduling, stopping a review in process, appealing unwarranted deficiency findings and/or responding to exigent health and safety violations by reading LeadingAge’s updated REAC Inspections Fact Sheet.
New Construction and Home Modification Funding in Senate Bill
On June 12, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $44.5 billion for HUD in fiscal year 2019, including $678 million for the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly account and $11.7 billion for Project-Based Rental Assistance that provides the operating subsidy for approximately two-thirds of Section 202 homes.
House HUD Funding Bill Covers Renewals, Not New Construction
On May 22, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Affordable housing programs received a bit of good news last week when the U.S. House Appropriations Committee provided $941 million more for the U.S. House & Urban Development Department (HUD) in fiscal year 2019 (FY19) than last fiscal year.
HUD Proposal Would Increase Residents’ Rents
On May 9, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) is circulating a proposal to change how residents’ rents are calculated in all HUD-assisted housing programs.
Key Updates on Affordable Housing Funding
On April 25, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
In a call with LeadingAge last week, we received key updates on affordable housing funding from their advocacy on Capitol Hill:
New Housing Ordinance is First of its Kind in Minnesota
On April 17, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Rising rents and apartment shortages are problems around the state, particularly for low-income individuals. The St. Louis Park City Council recently passed a new renter protection ordinance, believed to be the first of its kind in Minnesota, that could impact housing with services members who provide affordable housing to older adults.
Huge Win for Affordable Housing in 2018 Spending Bill
On March 27, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The 2018 spending bill that was signed into law last week makes much-needed investments in affordable housing and community-based services.
Governor’s Task Force on Housing Holds Regional Forums
On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Senior housing providers have the opportunity to share how housing options for seniors can be improved and advanced in Minnesota with the Governor's Task Force on Housing.
Affordable Housing Priorities: Oppose Rent Increases, Support Service-Enriched Senior Housing
On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The number of cost-burdened senior households is rapidly rising, often forcing seniors with low incomes to choose between housing costs, health care and food. In fact, people age 65 and older are the fastest growing homeless population in Minnesota.
Save Affordable Housing: Tell Congress to Reject Proposed Cuts
On March 13, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The proposed 14 percent cut to HUD programs will have a devastating impact on voucher and public housing programs that serve more than 750,000 senior households. Act Now! Tell Congress: More HUD Funding, Not Less.
Now Available: Capital Needs Assessment e-Tool Training for PRAC Providers
On February 27, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
A new webinar from the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) will help Project Rental Assistant Contract (PRAC) properties successfully complete the new, mandatory electronic format and online submission for the Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
Prioritizing Affordable Housing as Congress Works to Complete HUD Funding by March 23
On February 27, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Congress has until March 23 to finalize the FY18 appropriations bill that includes funding for U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) programs. LeadingAge has been very active on Capitol Hill advocating for our affordable housing priorities, which include:
Take Action: Tell Congress More HUD Funding, Not Less
On February 27, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
President Donald Trump has proposed a 14 percent cut to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2019. We need your help! Tell Congress to invest more in affordable housing for seniors and reject these proposed cuts.
President Trump Proposed Budget Includes Deep Cuts to HUD
On February 14, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The initial budget request released by President Donald Trump this week includes deep cuts to affordable housing programs. The budget proposal cuts funding to the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department by 18 percent, which would: