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Section 202/PRACs Can Now Leverage Private Capitol to Preserve Affordable Housing
On September 10, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
Effective immediately, HUD providers of Section 202 Housing for the Elderly with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (202/PRACs) can begin to leverage private capital to preserve their affordable housing over the long-term.
Congress Returns with Packed Agenda
On September 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Congress returned from recess on Sept. 9 with a long to-do list, which LeadingAge national has unpacked to help you stay up-to-date on key issues affecting our field.
More Hurdles to Prove Housing Discrimination
On August 28, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
LeadingAge will submit comments to a new proposed rule from the U.S Housing & Urban Affairs Department (HUD) that would make drastic changes to the current process for asserting Disparate Impact.
Housing Support Approved as New Medicaid Benefit
On August 20, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Minnesota seniors and people with disabilities soon will have more help finding and keeping housing, thanks to new services coming to the state’s Medicaid program next year.
RAD for PRAC Implementation Guidance Delayed
On August 13, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
The release of guidance implementing Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) for PRAC, expected earlier this spring or summer, is still delayed and may not be issued until early fall.
Spending Caps Deal Allows Funding Bills to Move
On August 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The White House and Congress reached a deal to raise the federal budget caps for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
NSPIRE Voluntary Demonstration Open Registration Announced
On July 30, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that property owners/agents and Public Housing Authorities across the country can pre-register one or more of their properties to be considered for selection in the demonstration to develop and test a new format for conducting the physical inspection of HUD-subsidized properties.
Affordable Housing: 202 PRAC Reserve Levels Frozen, FY19 Renewals Very Tight
On July 30, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
LeadingAge has been informed by HUD officials that 202 PRAC funding availability is very tight right now and will remain so for the remainder of FY19.
Report: Low Production Pushes Housing Costs Up
On July 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University found that housing production is not keeping pace with the nation’s growth of households, which is creating higher housing costs and increased housing affordability struggles for low- and moderate-income households.
White House Issues Executive Orders on Affordable Housing, Health Transparency
On July 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
President Donald Trump signed two Executive Orders last month that will interest LeadingAge members. The first is focused on reducing and removing regulatory burdens that raise the cost of housing development. The second relates to price transparency in health care, but does not apply to aging services providers.
U.S. House Passes 2020 HUD Appropriations Bill
On July 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The U.S. House approved a bill that increases overall HUD funding by 7%, rejecting the White House’s request to cut thr HUD budget by 18% for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. For HUD’s Section 202 Housing for the Elderly account, the bill increases funding by almost 19% compared to fiscal year 2019.
OAA Reauthorization, Medical Expense Deduction and Housing Credit Advancing in Congress
On June 18, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Congress is getting down to business and moving funding and policy issues that impact aging services providers.
Medicare Managed Care Key to Affordable Housing Plus Services
On April 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
What is the most feasible way in the short term to finance affordable housing plus services? Collaboration between housing providers and Medicare managed care plans, according to a new report from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston.
HUD Announces New Sec. 202 Housing Funds
On April 10, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new Section 202 funds. There is $50 million for the construction and ongoing rental subsidy of Section 202 homes. HUD expects to make approximately 30 awards. The deadline to apply is Aug. 28.
Avinity and Presbyterian Homes & Services Announce Joint Venture to Expand Affordable Senior Housing
On April 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Avinity and Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) have announced plans for a joint venture to preserve and expand affordable senior housing.
Robust HUD Funding Leads LeadingAge Policy Priorities in 2019
On April 2, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
LeadingAge has finalized its policy priorities for 2019, which includes a robust agenda on affordable housing. Funding priorities in this area include:
Aging Services Funding at Risk in Trump Administration 2020 Budget Proposal
On March 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
President Trump submitted his administration’s fiscal year 2020 spending proposals to Congress last week – and they did not feature good news for aging services providers and the older adults they serve.
HUD Funding Signed Into Law
On February 19, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
After a brief government shutdown and continued uncertainty on a final appropriations bill, funding that supports affordable housing for seniors was signed into law this week.
Short-Term Measure Ends Partial Government Shutdown; Concerns Remain
On January 29, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
An agreement was reached last week to end the partial federal government shutdown and reopen affected agencies, including the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department, for three weeks.
New Housing-Specific Content on the Learning Hub
On January 18, 2019 by Bobbie DuChamp Guidry
Check out the new LeadingAge Learning Hub where you will find great Housing-specific content, including Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Senior Living, information regarding preservation considerations, contract renewals, management and occupancy reviews, fair housing and more.
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