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5 Key Areas of HUD’s Proposed Changes to Citizenship Requirements
A proposed rule regarding the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status was recently published to the Federal Register, outlining HUD’s proposed changes to citizenship requirements for many of HUD’s programs. Public comments on these changes are due by April 21, 2026. The rule seeks to update how it implements Section 214 […]
Read More....Supporting Residents Experiencing Cognitive Decline
We receive frequent inquiries from property staff regarding residents experiencing cognitive decline, and as a former Occupancy Manager and Social Service Coordinator at an elderly property, it’s a topic in which our SVP of Client Engagements, Lauren Monaco, is particularly well-versed. She has personally helped guide residents and now trains property staff on issues related […]
Read More....Fifteen Days Remain… HUD Leadership’s Lack of Accountability and Communication Cause Widespread Anxiety for Multifamily Stakeholders
With the January 1, 2026, deadline for full Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) implementation approaching, the multifamily sector within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) faces significant uncertainty. Despite repeated requests from Property Owners, Contract Administrators, and HUD Field Office Staff, essential regulatory resources and guidance remain unavailable. The industry faces […]
Read More....The More You Know About MORs: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and How We Can Help
You probably aren’t overly excited when someone comes to perform an audit of your property. It’s anxiety inducing. The Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) is a comprehensive assessment of your entire operations – which can be a pressure cooker type of environment in the days leading up to the site visit, the day of, and […]
Read More....6 Trends Impacting Affordable Housing in 2025
Our President, Jenny DeSilva, and Vice President of Compliance and Consulting Services, Brian Gamble, were fortunate to attend RealWorld 2025™ last week in Las Vegas. RealPage’s user conference brings together staff, current or prospective users, and leading industry experts (to include Ms. DeSilva) to discuss how changes in the property management industry guide enhancements that […]
Read More....Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate Announced
HUD has released the Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate that will become effective January 1, 2026. You can view them here. Why is this important? The HOTMA Final Rule requires that certain values be used when making income, asset, and eligibility determinations. These values are subject to being adjusted by an inflationary factor on an […]
Read More....3 Takeaways for Affordable Housing Based on the President’s Budget Proposal
In early May, the White House released it’s “skinny” budget for the 2026 fiscal year. On May 30th, the President’s full Budget Request was released. Although the Federal Budget is ultimately Congress’ responsibility, Presidents are required to submit a budget to Congress for consideration. As summarized by the Congressional Research Service, “the President’s budget submission […]
Read More....There’s No Room for Complacency in Compliance
As a career HUD consultant, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you remember all this stuff?” The answer? We live, eat, and breathe it – all day, every day. My mantra has always been, “It is so much harder to regain compliance than it is to maintain compliance.” This […]
Read More....NAHMA Biannual Top Issues in Affordable Housing – March 2025 Recap
Last week, several members of the DeSilva Housing Group Team attended the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Biannual Top Issues in Affordable Housing Conference in Washington, D.C. We participated in discussions with other industry stakeholders, several clients, and HUD Headquarters Staff regarding topics important to affordable housing professionals. During the annual Affiliates Breakfast, Jenny […]
Read More....Where is Your LEP Policy?
Did you know that as a HUD Multifamily Owner, you are required to have a LEP Policy (Limited English Proficiency Policy)? Do you have one? If not, this post is for you. Where and When Did HUD Require an LEP Policy? This requirement is not new. Pursuant to Executive Order 13166, signed August 11, 2000, […]
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