The new OCAFs stipulate a 4.7% increase in NYS and are effective Feb. 11^th after a months-long delay.

A partial government shutdown began on Jan. 30^th, but is expected to be short, as a Senate-passed bill including funding for HUD returns to the House for a vote.

The GRRP funds critical preservation projects for affordable housing communities located in climate-vulnerable areas, but parts of the program have been on hold since 2025 due to a change in administration priorities.

LeadingAge joined a coalition letter to HUD requesting immediate release of the agency’s OCAFs for 2026. Now, the agency has preliminarily posted the OCAFs to be officially published on Feb. 3^rd.

Following a press release posted by HUD stipulating immigration verification by HUD-assisted housing providers, the agency has shared additional information with LeadingAge about required actions.

In anticipation of this past weekend’s storm, HUD sent a message to stakeholders requesting damage self-reporting from all housing communities participating in its MFH programs and ongoing reporting of any vacant units to assist with rehousing of displaced residents.

The bills, which include full-year funding for key agencies serving older adults, move to the Senate, but may face obstacles there in light of recent events in Minneapolis.

Citing research that shows the importance of internet access in health outcomes, the agency revises past guidance.