9.18.24
PIH Notice 2024-27 provides PHAs with new guidance on Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), updating and superseding prior guidance from PIH Notice 2011-36. The notice discusses the process and requirements for EPCs in public housing and provides a comprehensive definition and explanation of Energy and Water Conservation Measures.
9.18.24
BABA Now Applies to Newly Obligated Funds Following the End of HUD’s Phased Implementation Waiver
As of August 23, 2024, HUD’s phased implementation waiver for Build America, Buy America (BABA) has ended. This means that moving forward, BABA will apply to purchases of iron and steel, construction materials, and manufactured products using newly obligated Federal...
9.12.24
CLPHA is pleased to announce that our Housing Is Initiative has received funding from the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to help us guide and assist public housing authorities (PHAs) in their efforts to expand and stabilize housing opportunities for some of our nation’s most vulnerable individuals.
9.10.24
From the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) HCV Connect newsletter:
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program turns 50 this year, and HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is celebrating with a special hybrid event on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. To mark this milestone, we've launched a dedicated website featuring event details, the program's history, and...
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
