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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 […]
Read More....HUD 2022 Income Limits Released

On April 18, 2022, the Department of Housing & Urban Development 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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