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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 all components of the property are run exclusively by electric power, carbon monoxide detectors are not required. Owners must carefully evaluate all components of building […]
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 effective in capturing necessary information? Is my interview process organized and efficient to result in timely certifications? Am I identifying and verifying income, assets, and […]
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 know. This information will help you decipher if and how this rule impacts your portfolio of properties subsequent MOR scheduling. Properties Impacted by this Rule: […]
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....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 Income Limits in 2022 Be advised, these income limits for HUD programs may vary from […]
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. Fudge. […]
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 […]
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