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Join the Housing Is Working Group for a meeting of the NSLA Professional Learning Community (PLC) for Housing Leaders that provides a space for public and affordable housing colleagues to collaborate, share program updates, troubleshoot challenges and learn...
In PIH Notice 2022-34 HUD issued updated guidance on the use and eligibility of the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI) in public housing. The RRI is a financial incentive for PHAs that pursue special and significant efforts to reduce their utility rates beyond what is required by statute and/...
From its inception, CLPHA’s Housing Is Initiative has pioneered cross-sector collaborations that serve low-income individuals and families to improve life outcomes. Early into our work, we saw how crucial bridging the divide is to connecting people experiencing poverty to healthcare,...
(Washington, DC) November 30, 2022 -- Statement from Sunia Zaterman, executive director of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, on the importance of finalizing the FY23 appropriations legislation:
“For the millions of families served by public housing authorities, it is critical...
Yesterday, CLPHA, the MTW Collaborative, NAHRO, and PHADA sent a joint letter to leadership of both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging them to complete fiscal year 2023 (FY23) appropriations legislation for HUD programs by the December 16 deadline to avoid a long-...
Recently, HUD issued new guidance on public housing flat rents, which updates flat rent exceptions and extension request submission requirements. Public housing flat rent is based on the market rent charged for comparable nearby units in the private unassisted rental market. Unlike income...
Congress Needs To Increase Public And Affordable Housing Funding
Background:
The federal government is currently funded under a continuing resolution (CR) that expires December 16 this year. If the government does not take additional...
Applications Due January 9, 2023
Yesterday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Your Home, Your Internet Pilot Program (YHYI). The NOFO offers up to $5 million for the YHYI Outreach Grants. CLPHA has worked closely with the FCC to...
CLPHA has submitted comments on three proposed waivers on the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. These waivers are for BABA’s Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (“Buy American Preference”, or “BAP”). The first waiver pertains to the public interest de minimis, small grants,...
Recently, HUD announced a new funding opportunity for HUD multifamily property owners to access $148 million in supplemental operating funds to support expenses associated with protecting residents and staff from COVID-19. Eligible properties include: ...