On February 9, 2022, the HOME Coalition, which NCSHA convenes, sent this letter to leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) urging them to devote the maximum amount possible for the HOME program in a final FY 2022 appropriations bill. The letter supports the $1.85 billion for […]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its proposed Strategic Plan for 2022–26 for public comment on February 9, 2022. Comments are due on March 11, 2022. This draft document reflects FHFA’s priorities as the regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. View […]
This February 8, 2022, letter outlines NCSHA’s concerns with the process for reporting to the Treasury Department on the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. In the letter, NCSHA urges Treasury to fix technology problems with its reporting portal, streamline reporting requirements, and provide technical assistance to ERA grantees. View Document […]
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This February 4, 2022, letter, signed by 46 national organizations including NCSHA, supports the nominations of Julia Gordon for Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration/Assistant Secretary for Housing, Solomon Greene for Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, Arthur Jemison for Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, and David Uejio for Assistant Secretary for […]
Attached is a list of 16 questions the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published in HUD’s online resource center on February 3, 2022, pertaining to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) and how HAF funds should be used in conjunction with FHA’s loss mitigation procedures. View Document Find the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program in Your State […]
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Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund From Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, is a housing-related program funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to assist Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began after January 21, 2020 (including a hardship that began before January 21, 2020, […]
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This January 2022 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds that government agencies must significantly improve oversight of emergency relief funds, including the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The report makes recommendations to the Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget related to ERA oversight. It also provides recommendations to other government […]
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This January 2022 report assesses the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) processes and procedures to ensure Housing Credit agency, building owner, and taxpayer compliance with the Housing Credit and includes recommendations to IRS related to additional system validity checks, establishing an examination selection process for questionable claims, and allocating additional resources for increased compliance monitoring of […]
Senior officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development report on the latest developments on HOME, HOME-ARP, and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), including updates on allocations, program performance, COVID-19 transition, and expected guidance in 2022. Access Presentation DISCUSSION LEADER Garth Rieman, Director of Housing Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives | National Council of State […]
