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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 know. This information will help you decipher if and how this rule impacts your portfolio of properties subsequent MOR scheduling. Properties Impacted by this Final […]
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 be caused by any number of fuel burning appliances, including gas stoves and gas heaters. A carbon monoxide leak combined with a lack of fresh […]
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 can the IRS-certified volunteers assist with preparing and filing 2021 taxes and future years, but they can also assist with state and federal taxes for […]
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, actual or perceived. All housing providers that receive HUD funding or provide housing covered by HUD insured-mortgages, or lenders who process HUD loans must comply […]
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 and sessions are priced at $129 per/person per/session, we do take requests for customized topics. Please note that when clients engage in training for larger […]
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 access to affordable housing, even for those with criminal convictions, while not circumventing federal guidelines, is a priority for the current HUD Secretary, Marcia L. […]
Read More....HUD 2022 Income Limits Released
On April 18, 2022, HUD released the official HUD 2022 Income Limits (you can read the official page here). Owners of properties participating in HUD’s Multifamily Housing Programs must utilize these limits when processing Move-Ins and Initial Certifications HUD Form 50059s effective April 18, 2022 or later. Owners must verify the appropriate income limits are loaded into their compliance software. What To Know About HUD 2022 Income Limits Be advised, these income limits for HUD programs may vary from those […]
Read More....Hud Compliance Key to EIV – Live Seminar
I am officially hitting the road in 2022 and have opened registration for my next IN PERSON training focused on the industry’s most requested topic ……EIV. Whether you are a new manager or a seasoned housing professional, this is a training event you cannot afford to skip. EIV system access and appropriate usage remains the #1 category of Management and Occupancy Review Findings issued throughout the nation. During this event, we will cover fundamentals of monthly and quarterly reports and […]
Read More....What is Dual Entitlement? Does it Count As Income In HUD Programs?
What is dual entitlement? Does your certification and move-in questionnaire ask about household members receiving a dual entitlement? When asked what that is, do you know the definition? Here is the answer in simplified terms. Dual entitlement means benefits paid to an individual on behalf of a deceased individual that earned the benefit. (See the Congressional Research Report here.) Do not confuse this with a representative payee. In most cases, this dual entitlement recipient is a person receiving the benefit […]
Read More....VETERAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXPERT, JENNY DESILVA, LAUNCHES DESILVA HOUSING GROUP
In response to growing demand for tangible, real-world HUD compliance training and support, longtime affordable housing expert Jenny DeSilva has launched the DeSilva Housing Group! With more than 22 years of experience, Jenny and her team will provide HUD compliance training and policy development, while offering hourly consulting services on a retainer basis. “My passion is collaborating with my clients to provide meaningful, and realistic methodologies to assist in everyday leasing and occupancy compliance.” Jenny says, “Seeing a training participant […]
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