10.21.20
On Monday October 19, Debbie Burkart, National Vice President of Supportive Housing for the National Equity Fund (NEF) and Scott Zeigler, NEF Fund Manager, conducted a listening session and presentation for CLPHA members on NEF's
10.15.20
On October 8, HUD issued a notice in the Federal Register that covers portions of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization (HOTMA) Act, which was signed into law in July 2016. HOTMA made many significant changes to the HCV and PBV programs in an effort to streamline various administrative processes and reduce burdens for PHAs and private owners.
10.7.20
Discussions about the latest Coronavirus relief package between House Leadership and the White House are at an impasse.
Legislation
Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA)
The Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) received bipartisan support and was passed by Congress on July 14, 2016. The legislation makes significant positive reforms to the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, including allowing housing authorities to project-based up to 20 percent of its authorized voucher allocation, with up to an additional 10 percent for targeted populations. The bill also allows more supportive services to be provided to homeless families and individuals, families with veterans, and the disabled and elderly. HUD is still in the process of implementing several provisions enacted by HOTMA.
HR3700 Housing Opportunity Thru Modernization Act
HOTMA CLPHA Section by Section
