On an April 19^th call for affordable senior housing providers and CCRCs, CDC officials reviewed current COVID-19 guidance and recommendations, and senior HUD staff previewed federal partnerships to increase vaccine uptake among HUD-assisted residents.

HUD has updated the FAQs associated with the Section 202 Notice of Funds Availability, applications for which are due May 26^th.

The House Financial Services Committee considered 17 bills as part of its hearing on housing infrastructure legislation on April 14^th, including a draft bill that would provide $2.5 billion for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. The funding could also be used to provide residents with access to high-speed internet.

The deadline to submit CSP requests to HUD is April 26^th.

Updated standards include changes to fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide alarm requirements.

LeadingAge welcomes the increases in funding levels sought by the request.

Updated Q&A discusses testing and vaccine clinics at HUD-assisted communities as well as use of operating funds for preparedness activities on site.

The proposed rule would have changed the way that HUD rental assistance is prorated to households with a mixed eligible immigration status.