COVID-19
State ERA Program Dashboards
Several states have launched information dashboards to track and communicate Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program progress, including the number of applications received and total funds distributed. See live or regular updates on the State ERA Program Dashboards page.
Best Practices for HFA Mortgage Design: Lessons Learned from HHF and CRF Presentation
This presentation summarizes the results of NCSHAโs survey of HFAs that administered the federal Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) program in the aftermath of the Great Recession or administered short-term emergency homeowner assistance programs in 2020 with federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).ย It focuses on those survey questions pertaining to mortgage assistance program design and delivery. The purpose of this presentation to help inform HFAs and other administratorsโ efforts to develop their Homeowner Assistance Fund programs (HAF).
Memorandum on HFA Mortgage Assistance Programs Best Practices
This memorandum to Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program administrators provides a question-by-question outline of the results of NCSHAโs survey of state HFAs administered the federal Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) program and/or administered short-term emergency homeowner assistance programs in 2020 with federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). It is centered around questions pertaining to mortgage assistance program design and delivery.
HUD Letter on Resumption of REAC In-Person Housing Inspections
On April 23, 2021, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge issued this letter to public housing authorities, multifamily housing owners, and property managers announcing the Real Estate Assessment Center will resume in-person housing inspections on June 1, 2021. In-person inspections were paused as a COVID-19 safety protocol.
CFPB Interim Final Rule on Consumer Rights, Debt Collection Under CDC Eviction Moratorium
This interim final rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau amends Regulation F of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to address certain debt collector conduct associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interim final rule requires debt collectors to provide written notice to tenants of their rights under the CDCโs eviction moratorium. The rule also prohibits debt collectors from misrepresenting tenantsโ eligibility for protection.ย
U.S. Department of the Treasury Homeowner Assistance Program Website
The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a highly flexible source of financial assistance to help homeowners who are experiencing COVID-19-related economic difficulties remain in their homes. Nearly $10 billion in funds will be distributed to states, territories, and tribal entities. HAF will be used to help struggling homeowners cover a variety of costs incurred, including mortgage principal reductions, interest rate reductions, utility payments, homeowners and condo association fees, and hazard insurance.
NCSHA Letter to HUD on Homelessness Assistance and Supportive Services Through HOME (HOME-ARP)
In this April 16 letter, NCSHA urges the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to quickly issue guidance on the $5 billion for homelessness assistance and supportive services through the HOME Investment Partnerships program in the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The letter also includes recommendations on waivers and suspensions state HFAs will need to implement this program.
Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Guidance and Allocation Formula
On April 14, Treasury released program guidance and the formula for dispersing funds to states and territories for the Homeowner Assistance Fund.
CDC Eviction Moratorium Order Questions and Answers for Office of Multifamily Housing Stakeholders
This document from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides questions and answers for stakeholders of the Office of Multifamily Housing related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order to temporarily halt residential evictions, including its extension until June 30, 2021.
