Legislative & Policy
CARES Act Waiver Adoption Survey Due to HUD on December 20
HUD Awards $20 Million for Eviction Prevention & Diversion Program
Last month, HUD announced $20 million in inaugural grants from its Eviction Protection Grant Program, the first of its kind for the Department. These grants will be awarded to legal service providers to assist in providing legal assistance to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.
IRS Issues Guidance on Application of Permanent Minimum 4 Percent Rate
Congress Passes Second Short-Term Bill to Keep Government Open
On December 2, the U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 6119, the “Further Extending Government Act,” on a mostly partisan vote of 221-212. The legislation, a “continuing resolution” (“CR”) of funding levels from fiscal year 2021 (FY21), is the second CR of FY22 to extend funding designed to forestall the federal government from running out of funds. Since none of the twelve FY22 appropriations bills were passed by Congress, a CR is necessary to prevent the government from shutting down, impacting federal programs and personnel.
Build Back Better Funds Will Improve Living Conditions for 13,550 Residents and Expand Housing Opportunities for Up to 12,400 Households in Baltimore
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Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series on how Build Back Better Act funds will help public housing authorities better serve their residents and communities.
EHV Updates: EHV FAQ v.7 and EHV Dashboard Released
HUD Issues New FAQs on Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
HUD Issues Guidance on CARES Act Waiver Expiration
CLPHA Applauds House Passage of the Build Back Better Act with $150 Billion Slated for Affordable Housing
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