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| 264th Edition: 1/13/2020-1/17/2020 |
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Notice CPD-20-01: Four-Year Completion Guidance for HOME-Assisted Projects
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On January 8, HUD issued a notice providing guidance to HOME participating jurisdictions (PJs) regarding the requirement to complete such projects within four years of commitment of HOME funds (the date of the executed HOME Written Agreement). The notice requires HUD to place warning flags in IDIS to inform PJs when projects are nearing the end of their four-year completion deadline, and notes that the PJ can request a one year extension if requested prior to the completion deadline with sufficient time for HUD processing. The notice also discusses extensions available to PJs to close out completed projects in IDIS when the PJ did not fully draw funds or mark the project as "complete" prior to the end of the four-year completion period.
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HUD Published Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposed Rule
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On January 14, HUD published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule (85 FR 2041). The agency proposes a new definition of AFFH and the development of metrics to compare jurisdictions. In addition, the notice also establishes new evaluation criteria that may be tied to funding opportunities. Comments are due March 16, 2020.
R&C's preliminary analysis can be read here.
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HUD Announces Resident Engagement Initiative for NSPIRE Demonstrations
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HUD recently announced two new resident engagement efforts for its National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Demonstration. First, to establish the best method for inspection, HUD will use either resident input or, if not available, a risk model to select up to five additional units to be included in the NSPIRE Demonstration. Second, HUD seeks best practices in stakeholder engagement, including the use of resident surveys, to integrate resident feedback and other comment into the NSPIRE Demonstration. HUD intends to use these new procedures to improve REAC's responsiveness and understanding of the demonstration.
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60 Day Notice of Proposed Rule Making Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements; Adoption of Additional Safe Harbors
January 15, 2020
85 FR 2354
HUD proposes new rules amending HUD's Fair Housing Act design and construction regulations by incorporating portions of the 2009 edition of International Code Council (ICC) Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities standards and by establishing safe harbors for developments that comply with the ICC. HUD also seeks to allow for the future implementation of safe harbors. Comments are due March 16, 2020.
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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Distressed Cities Technical Assistance NOFA
January 17, 2020
85 FR 3070
HUD seeks to revise a currently approved information collection consisting of surveys for recipients and providers of HUD technical assistance and training. The survey results will be used to evaluate the Community Compass program and to improve management of technical assistance (TA) resources. Comments are due March 17, 2020.
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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Disclosure of Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Rates
January 17, 2020
85 FR 3069
HUD solicits comment on its collection of information related to FHA lender notice compliance requirements. Comments are due March 17, 2020.
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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ginnie Mae Multiclass Securities Program Documents; OMB #2503-0030
January 6, 2020
85 FR 2141
HUD is soliciting comments on its request to reinstate a currently approved information collection in connection with the Ginnie Mae Multiclass Securities program. Comments are due February 13, 2020.
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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Emergency Solutions Grant Data Collection; OMB #2506-0089
January 13, 2020
85 FR 1821
HUD requests comments on its request to reinstate a currently approved collection of information for program and recordkeeping requirements associated with the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Comments are due February 12, 2020.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: OneCPD Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Needs Assessment
January 15, 2020
85 FR 2435
HUD seeks to extend its collection of information for the OneCPD Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Needs Assessment. Comments are due February 14, 2020.
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Request for Information White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing; Request for Information; Extension of Public Comment period
January 14, 2020
85 FR 2143
HUD extends the comment period for its existing request for comments published on November 22, 2019 under President Trump's Executive Order 13978. In response to Executive Order 13878, "Establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing," HUD seeks public comment regarding barriers to affordable housing development posed by Federal, state, local and tribal laws, regulations, land use requirements, and administrative practices. Comments were originally due on January 21, 2020. The new deadline to submit comments is January 31, 2020.
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