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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.

News from LeadingAge: HUD Posts Disaster Preparedness Plan Template

On October 12, 2023 by LeadingAge

HUD’s new Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template is designed to help HUD-assisted housing providers create property-specific plans to protect resident life and safety during a disaster.

News from LeadingAge: LeadingAge Urges HUD Action on HOTMA

On September 14, 2023 by LeadingAge

In a Sept. 12 letter to leadership at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), LeadingAge requested “urgent action” on HOTMA implementation.

News from LeadingAge: New Funding Increases Section 202 Preservation Rent Subsidies

On August 24, 2023 by LeadingAge

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) broke down how $12 million in new Congressional funding, for which LeadingAge advocated, will increase Section 202 rents as communities with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRACs) go through Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion.