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2023 HUD Median Family Income Limits Released
HUD released the official 2023 HUD median family income limits this week, which you can view here. How do median family income limits impact property owners? There are two key things to note: Owners of properties participating in HUD’s Multifamily Housing Programs must utilize these limits when processing Move-Ins and Initial Certifications HUD Form 50059s […]
Read More....TRACS User Re-Certification Due Friday March 10th 2023
TRACS User Re-Certification is Due Friday March 10th 2023. Individuals with access to TRACS in HUD’s Secure Systems are assigned access as either a TRACS Coordinator or a TRACS User. Each year, those that are TRACS Coordinators are responsible for recertifying their assigned TRACS Users. The purpose of the annual user recertification is to ensure […]
Read More....REAC Clarifies Requirement
Earlier this year, we posted an announcement regarding HUD’s new requirement for Owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in all assisted units by December 27, 2022. This week, leadership from HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) clarified that this new requirement does not apply to properties that have no gas-related building systems. In other words, if […]
Read More....HUD Manager Occupancy Workshop – Live Seminar
Are you a new HUD multifamily manager OR a seasoned manager looking to build upon your occupancy skill set? Have you recently undergone a RAD PBRA conversion? If so, this is your class! During this LIVE and IN-PERSON two-day workshop we will cover the following topics: How compliant is my interview process? Are my forms […]
Read More....HUD Publishes Final Rule on MORs That Incorporated Risk Based Scheduling
On June 26, 2022, HUD published a new Final Rule on Streamlining Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) for Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs. This is the long-awaited rule that allows for risk-based scheduling of Management and Occupancy Reviews. Having reviewed this Rule and subsequently requested clarification from HUD on some elements, this is what we […]
Read More....New HUD Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirement
If you are a property owner, of course you understand the regulations that are in place to keep residents and tenants in public and multifamily housing programs safe. As of 2022, there is a new HUD carbon monoxide alarm requirement, with the intent of protecting residents from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide in homes could […]
Read More....HUD Residents Have Access to Free Help with Their Tax Returns
Did you know that HUD residents have access to free help with their tax returns? Filing income tax returns can be time consuming and stressful for anyone – including the residents we serve. HUD is urging owners/agents in the Multifamily Housing Programs to inform their residents about a free online tax tool, GetYourRefund.org. Not only […]
Read More....Pride Month Reminder: HUD Equal Access Rule
In honor of Pride Month, DeSilva Housing Group would like to remind our property owners and managers of the HUD Equal Access Rule (“EA Rule” or “EAR”). The HUD Equal Access Rule was enacted to protect the right to HUD housing programs for members of all categories of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, […]
Read More....HUD Compliance Training Seminar: 2022 Live Catalog Released
DeSilva Housing Group has just released their 2022 Live HUD Compliance Training Seminar Catalog detailing 20+ sessions that are currently scheduled. If you are interested in attending our HUD Compliance Training Seminar, have a look at the PDF from the link or contact us to find out more. While our 2022 public webinar calendar is set […]
Read More....April is HUD’s “Second Chance Month”
April is HUD’s Second Chance Month for providing affordable housing, even for those with criminal convictions. During the month of April, HUD has historically focused on promoting Fair Housing Awareness to the nation’s stakeholders. This year, they have added an additional component to this initiative and are now calling April “Second Chance Month”. Providing reasonable […]
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