This guidance includes information on the phase-in hardship relief provision as detailed in the HOTMA final rule, HOTMA-compliant TSPs at MORs, and use of the rent override function in TRACS 202D up until the newly established July 1, 2025 compliance date.

LeadingAge supports the voucher program and allowing PHAs to increase the share of vouchers they can project-base.

This is the last of 12 rounds of $1.43 billion in GRRP awards made since 2023 to HUD multifamily housing providers.

On April 18^th, HUD launched a free, voluntary program for multifamily Service Coordinators to receive Mental Health First Aid Training, available on a rolling basis until 2026.

HUD has proposed the creation of a new set of underwriting thresholds as part of the FHA’s underwriting standards and guidelines, which would add a middle-income option within the 221(d)(4) multifamily mortgage loan insurance program.

HUD officials shared updates on the future of affordable housing programs, including updates on HOTMA implementation and more.

The updated standards for new construction go into effect beginning as early as this year for the HOME program and the Housing Trust Fund, and in 2025 and 2026 for other HUD and USDA programs.

The updates reflect owner certifications of tenant eligibility and rent procedures, as well as brochures that help Section 202 residents understand how their rent is determined.