NCSHA COVID-19 Blogs, News, and Resources
The most recent NCSHA blogs, news, resources, statements, and talking points for HFAs are available below. For a curated compilation of COVID-19 information, guidelines, and notices published by state HFAs, the Administration, HUD, and other federal agencies, please visit the 
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Ten Steps for Accelerating Emergency Rental Assistance
State and local administrators of the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program can get more relief to more renters more quickly by adopting proven practices. NCSHA encourages all ERAP grantees to adopt the practices compiled in this document.
NCSHA Washington Report | August 6, 2021
A worrisome trend may be making it harder to build affordable housing, especially in Black and Brown neighborhoods already dealing with disinvestment: insurance company “crime scores.” The...
Statement by HUD Deputy Secretary Todman on the Department Efforts to Connect People to Emergency Rental Assistance and Prevent Evictions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman on Wednesday issued the following statement following the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC)...
FHFA Encourages Landlords of Enterprise-Backed Properties to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Before Evicting Tenants
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is encouraging landlords of properties backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) to apply for Emergency Rental...
CDC Issues New Eviction Moratorium Through October 3
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new order temporarily halting evictions for nonpayment of rent in communities with substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID-19. The CDC defines substantiation and high transmission based on the number of positive cases in the county and the percentage of positive tests (see footnote 9 in the order for more specific information). The order cites the increase in COVID-19 cases and the public health impact evictions would have due to increased movement and shared and congregate housing situations into which evicted tenants may be forced to enter. The order is in effect until October 3, 2021.
HUD Q&As on Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Program and HUD Rental Assistance
This document provides guidance on the use of Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance by households also receiving HUD rental assistance, including Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing.
NCSHA Washington Report | July 30, 2021
Emergency rental assistance is a pretty plain-spoken term for a federal program, even if it’s jargon for lifeline. Many of us with a stake in its success now understand not nearly enough people...
Coronavirus Questions and Answers for HUD Office of Multifamily Housing Stakeholders
On July 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Multifamily Housing published these updated Questions and Answers related to COVID-19.
CFPB Rental Assistance Finder
On July 28, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released this online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic find and apply for payment assistance for rent, utilities, and other expenses. The Rental Assistance Finder, available at www.consumerfinance.gov/renthelp, connects renters and landlords with the state and local programs distributing federal assistance.
Media Toolkit: CFPB’s Rental Assistance Finder
To help government agencies, companies, advocates, nonprofits, and faith communities promote its Rental Assistance Finder, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) prepared this toolkit with sample messages and graphics that can be shared via social media, email, websites, and press releases, as well as printed and posted.
NCSHA, Housing Policy Council Letter to Treasury on the Homeowner Assistance Fund
On July 27, 2021, NCSHA and the Housing Policy Council sent this letter urging the U.S. Department of Treasury to publish its long-awaited Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program guidance and application templates for states to submit their required HAF program plans.
ACTION Campaign Letter to Congress Urging Enactment of AHCIA in Infrastructure, Economic Recovery Package
On July 22, 2021, NCSHA and 24 other members of the A Call To Invest in Our Communities (ACTION) Campaign Steering Committee sent this letter to congressional leadership urging Congress to enact the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act as part of any future infrastructure and economic recovery package.
