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Housing providers begin receiving long-overdue CY25 Service Coordinator award notices

On September 18, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun issuing the calendar year 2025 Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) grant award notices to renew grants for the current year.

HUD To Remove Translated Documents in New English-Only Policy

On August 21, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

LeadingAge learned this week of a move within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute on President Trump’s March 1 English-as-America’s-official-language Executive Order (EO) by replacing the agency’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) policy with an English-only policy.

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In a memo to HUD employees, HUD deputy secretary Andrew D. Hughes stated that the EO will “enhance social and economic integration,” and reports that the agency will no longer have contracts for translation services for documents or communications, and all paper and online materials in languages other than English would be removed. HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated on Fox News, “… HUD will solely use English for all Departmental business and services. We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language to deliver on our mission.”

Previously, HUD had a practice of translating materials like resident brochures, documents, and forms into nearly 20 languages.

LeadingAge National confirmed the announcement with HUD leadership, who said that the change would take effect “immediately.” However, next steps and timelines for removing materials and ending contracts is currently unclear, and as of August 20, several translated materials are still available online through HUD’s LEP webpage.

LeadingAge National is working to save translated materials that housing providers may need in order to serve households with diverse LEP needs. Providers are encouraged to consider doing the same, particularly for documents that you use frequently for the population you serve.

HUD Operators Professional Networking Group August 21st

On August 14, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

If you are an operator of a HUD community, you are invited to join our upcoming quarterly networking group. Get together with other operators to network, share best practices, and get the latest updates related to HUD.

LeadingAge to Host HOTMA Forms Feedback Workshops 

On August 7, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

In a July Advantage article, we shared that HUD has released draft forms to implement and comply with new HOTMA requirements.

HUD Posts Updated HOTMA Forms for Public Comment

On July 24, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has posted draft materials needed for certain federally-assisted housing providers to comply with requirements under the Housing Opportunity and Modernization Act (HOTMA).

Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities Updated Handbook

On July 24, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

In Minnesota, landlords are required to notify residential tenants about the availability of the Minnesota Attorney General's Office Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities handbook. 

Comments Sought on Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

On July 10, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The State of Minnesota has announced a public hearing to seek feedback on its LIHEAP funding plan for 2026. The hearing is set for July 25, and comments can be made until Aug. 1.

Hot Topics for HUD

On June 18, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for HUD providers called MOR Hot Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing. 

HUD Clarifies How to Handle Social Security Lump Sum Payments 

On May 22, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has weighed in on questions from LeadingAge National about how housing providers should handle retroactive payments resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA).

HUD to Delay HOTMA Compliance

On April 24, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Staff from HUD have announced publicly - at both the LeadingAge Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. and a recent NAHMA conference – that there will be a delay in requiring providers to comply with HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act).

Updated HUD Income Limits and Metro HRA Payment Standards Released

On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

HUD has released its income limits for affordable rental communities, effective 4/1/2025.    These income limits are used by providers of affordable rental property to help a property determine eligibility criteria.

HUD Hot Topics

On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for providers called HOT Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing.

HUD Finalizes 30-Day Eviction Notification Rule

On December 19, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a new rule requiring housing providers to provide written notification to tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent 30 days in advance of filing a formal judicial eviction procedure.

Disaster Response Resources for Affordable Senior Housing Providers

On November 21, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

LeadingAge has compiled a disaster preparation and response resource for affordable housing. The resource covers how affordable senior housing providers should prepare for a disaster event and what to expect after an event has occurred.

Deadlines Approaching: Funding for Solar in HUD Housing

On October 3, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Treasury, promotes cost-saving solar or wind investments in low-income communities as part of affordable housing developments, and for projects that benefit low-income households.

HUD Posts NSPIRE Appeals Guidance

On August 29, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made appeals guidance available for its NSPIRE housing inspection protocol on August 19.

LeadingAge Weighs in on HUD Efforts to Reduce Barriers to Housing Access

On June 13, 2024 by LeadingAge

LeadingAge supports HUD’s efforts to expand housing access in practical, consistent ways.

Expand housing access in practical, consistent ways, LeadingAge told the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a June 10 comment letter.

Senators Seek Bold Housing Funding

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

On May 10, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) led a letter to Senate Appropriations HUD Subcommittee Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ranking Member Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) urging strong funding in fiscal year 2025 for affordable housing programs serving older adults and persons with disabilities.

Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings

On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert

This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).

News from LeadingAge: HUD Announces ConnectHome Expansion to Multifamily Housing

On October 26, 2023 by LeadingAge

LeadingAge advocacy helped HUD expand the agency’s connectivity initiative to 50-100 new HUD-assisted properties.