HUD
HUD proposed revisions to Section 3 regulations
Proposed regulatory changes focus on retention over initial hiring and results over process.—Kathie Soroka
HUD guidance on Section 22 Voluntary Conversion allows small PHAs to convert to Section 8
PHAs with 250 units or less can convert to Section 8 through a new process.—Kathie Soroka
Want to build a Section 202 project? Money is available!
For the first time since 2010, HUD has issued a NOFA for Section 202 funds.—Deborah VanAmerongen and Kathie Soroka
HUD announces major changes to physical inspection protocol
HUD is shortening notices of REAC inspections to 14 days; more changes to come.—Rebecca Prybell, and Kathie Soroka
RAD
RAD for PRAC guidance published for comment
HUD recently released draft guidance on RAD for PRAC, asking for comments by March 12. The guidance is responsive to industry concerns, but the biggest question — rents — remains uncertain.—Kathie Soroka, Deborah VanAmerongen, and Nathaniel Cushman