Updated CPD Memo: HOME Program Requirements COVID-19 Waivers and Suspensions
September 28, 2021
This memorandum amends the CPD Memo: Availability of Waivers and Suspensions of the HOME Program Requirements in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, previously amended in December 2020, to further revise or extend certain statutory suspensions and regulatory waivers.
HUD Publishes HOMEfires Vol. 16, No. 1: Granting HOME Funds Loaned to Owners
September 23, 2021
This issue of HOMEfires provides guidance to PJs on granting or providing HOME funds for the acquisition, development, or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing to an entity that will then loan the HOME funds to the owner (i.e., LP or LLC) of the affordable rental housing.
HOME and HTF Section 3 Final Rule Guidance Available
September 16, 2021
New guidance is now available to assist HOME PJs and HTF grantees understand and implement the new requirements in the Section 3 Final Rule.
HOME-ARP Implementation Notice and Fact Sheets Now Available
September 13, 2021
HUD has issued the HOME-ARP Notice along with an appendix and series of fact sheets to support program implementation.
HUD Evictions Guidance
September 10, 2021
The HUD Evictions Guidance describes the actions HUD and its partners are taking to help prevent evictions, including providing legal assistance, connecting people with rent relief, and providing tools to help PHAs, HUD-assisted landlords and tenants, and people experiencing homelessness.
Using HOME and HTF in Opportunity Zones Guidebook Now Available
August 20, 2021
This resource is geared toward HOME PJs, HTF grantees, and practitioners interested in taking advantage of the new capital that can be realized by investments in affordable rental housing projects located in OZs.
HUD Publishes HOME FACTS Vol. 10, No. 2: Written Agreement Execution Date
August 10, 2021
This issue of HOME FACTS explains the Written Agreement Execution Date field in IDIS.
FY 2021 HOME Match Reductions Published
July 30, 2021
The FY 2021 HOME Match Reductions list includes match reductions granted for FY 2021 due to fiscal distress, severe fiscal distress, Presidential disaster declarations, and reductions requested by HOME PJs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay Up to Date on the Section 3 Program
July 27, 2021
Visit the new Section 3 page and and explore the Section 3 FAQs to stay up-to-date on the Section 3 program.
Materials Posted: HOME-ARP and Project Homekey Overview Webinar
July 23, 2021
Webinar particpants learned about HOME resources for people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness available through the ARP and how to plan for these resources with an equity focus.