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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

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HOME Essentials, Part 1 (HFAi21)

New to the HOME program or looking for a refresher on the basics? Monte Franke and Steve Lathom are back by popular demand to guide you through the essentials, including eligible activities,...

Breaking News from HUD (HFAi21)

Hear the latest developments on HOME and the Housing Trust Fund from senior officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including updates on allocations, program performance,...

FHFA Extension of Foreclosure, REO Eviction Moratoriums and COVID-19 Forbearance Period

On February 9, 2021, the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued this press release announcing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are extending the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions until March 31, 2021. The press release also announces that borrowers who have a mortgage backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and who are on a COVID-19 forbearance plan as of February 28 may be eligible for an additional forbearance extension of up to three months.

Maximizing Possibilities for HUD’s Section 811 Program (HFAi21)

Maximizing Possibilities for HUD’s Section 811 Program Learn more about HUD’s Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program and recent Notice of Funding Availability....

Procurement in Brief (HFAi21)

With HUD’s highly anticipated release of the PBCA Request for Proposals on the horizon, join us as we re-examine the PBCA procurement process, discuss possible changes to the solicitation, and...

Working with Federal Multifamily Programs (HFAi21)

Hear from federal agency officials and multifamily finance experts on the latest changes to program administration, financial structuring, and underwriting guidelines for HUD and USDA multifamily...

NCSHA Joins Industry Letter Advocating for Homeowner Assistance Fund

On February 8, 2021, more than 350 national and local organizations, including NCSHA, sent this letter to Congressional leaders urging them to provide $25 billion in direct assistance through the Homeowner Assistance Fund to homeowners hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bulk of these funds would be deployed through state housing finance agencies.

House Financial Services 2021 COVID-19 Relief Draft Bill

This draft legislation, which the House Financial Services Committee will mark up on February 10, includes the housing provisions expected to be included in the 2021 COVID-19 relief legislation.

Homeowner Assistance Fund (S.254)

This legislation, introduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) with lead cosponsors Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), would authorize a $75 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund at the Department of the Treasury, which would be administered at the state level to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and utility shut-offs. 

NCSHA Letter on Housing Needs in 2021 COVID-19 Relief Legislation

This February 4, 2021, NCSHA letter to congressional leadership urges them to provide $25 billion in homeownership aid and an additional $25 billion in rental assistance in the COVID-19 relief package.