http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/mf/whatsnew.cfm Information and items of interest for Multifamily Housing Authorities and other interested customers. en-us Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/hudclips/notices/hsg Housing Notice 2013-14, Lender Delegation of Non-Critical Repair Administration, and the corresponding Mortgagee Letter 2013-13, have been published. This Notice authorizes delegation of the non-critical repair escrow administration to FHA-approved Multifamily Lenders and Servicers who voluntarily agree to administer the escrow process within the Section 223(f) and 223(a)(7) programs underwriting guidelines. You can find all Housing Notices on HUDCLIPS. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/hudclips/notices/hsg http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-30/pdf/2013-10171.pdf The FY2013 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) published by the Department on October 5, 2012, were updated April 30, 2013 with revised FMRs for Cheyenne, Wyoming, Odessa, Texas; Burlington-South Burlington, Vermont and a three-county group in northwest North Dakota (Mountrail County, Ward County and Williams County. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-30/pdf/2013-10171.pdf http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/smokefreetoolkits1 The Department has posted smoke-free housing toolkits to OHHLHC's website and a cover letter introducing these toolkits has been attached to this message. These toolkits were developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its partners, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Lung Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics and are designed to provide information on smoke-free housing policies and suggested steps to take when implementing a smoke-free housing plan. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/smokefreetoolkits1 http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/index.asp This is an informational message to let you know that HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is conducting free training courses called Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST. There are nine training events. Of the nine, there are four scheduled, with other dates to be determined. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/index.asp http://portal.hud.gov/huddoc/13-06hsgn.pdf This Notice supersedes Notices H 2011-21, H 2008-03, H 2009-20, and H 2010-10. The Notice is posted on Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/huddoc/13-06hsgn.pdf http://www.resourcesmart.org/hudapplication.html iCAST, a Colorado not-for-profit, received a 2-year Energy Innovation grant from HUD. They are tasked with establishing an innovative program that provides new ways of making cost-effective investments in Energy Efficiency for the multifamily affordable housing community. Owners/Agents interested learning how to achieve cost savings via an integrated suite of improvements should call iCAST at (866) 590-4377 or apply before Feb. 15th 2013 online Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:02 GMT http://www.resourcesmart.org/hudapplication.html http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il13/index.html HUD has released its FY2013 Median Family Income estimates and FY2013 Income Limits. The FY2013 Income Limits are effective December 4, 2012 and can be found online. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il13/index.html http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=92006.pdf Form HUD-92006 Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing has been approved by OMB and has been posted to HUDCLIPS. The form now has an expiration date of 11/30/2015. This form is referenced in Housing Notice 2012-09 Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance Regarding Identification of Family Member, Friend, or Other Persons or Organization Supportive of a Tenant for Occupancy in HUD Assisted Housing and must be used as described in this Notice Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=92006.pdf http://portal.hud.gov/huddoc/12-22hsgn.pdf Housing Notice 2012-22, Further Encouragement for O/As to Adopt Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policies, has been signed and posted to HUDCLIPS and is located at http://portal.hud.gov/huddoc/12-22hsgn.pdf. This Notice re-issues Housing Notice 2010-21 and further encourages owners and management agents participating in one of Multifamily Housing rental assistance programs to adopt smoke-free housing policies if they have not yet done so. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/huddoc/12-22hsgn.pdf http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=co Two key points for Users registering DUNS numbers in the SAM system Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=co http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=co HUD's Affordable Green Initiative is a new, pilot program to support HUD grantees and affordable housing organizations in achieving portfolio-wide improvements. The vision of the initiative is to enable organizations to institutionalize sustainability and achieve higher levels of performance of the management of their housing portfolios. Comprehensive support through training, technical assistance and accreditation is completely subsidized by HUD and free to all participants. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r8/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=co http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2012/HUDNo.12-161 The award list for the FY 2012 Service Coordinator program has now been posted on the same webpage as the press release. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2012/HUDNo.12-161 http://tdpsvs.com/hud/ Multifamily owners and senior level management company staff are invited to a free and informative HUD workshop on advanced approaches to preserving affordable multifamily properties. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://tdpsvs.com/hud/