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Assisted Housing Management Insider
New Violence Against Women Act Model Forms: What You Need to Know
Mar 17, 2025
Feature
By Eric Yoo
HUD’s updates to the forms offer clearer language, stronger confidentiality measures, and a new data collection component.

Income Calculations
How to Count Student Financial Assistance under New Rules
Mar 14, 2025
Income Calculations
By Eric Yoo
We’ll break down the new HOTMA methodology, explain the two categories of student financial assistance, and show you how to calculate what counts as income. We’ll also go over considerations for applicants with Section 8 assistance versus those without.
In the News
Trump Administration Pushes for Workforce Reductions, Field Office Closures
Mar 13, 2025
In the News
By Eric Yoo
HUD reportedly plans to close field offices in 34 states and cut staff by half.
In the News
President Trump Orders Sweeping Deregulation Push
Mar 11, 2025
In the News
By Eric Yoo
For HUD, the order requires a review of hundreds of programs administered by the agency, potentially leading to major restructuring or budget cuts.
In the News
HUD Ends Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule—Again
Mar 10, 2025
In the News
By Eric Yoo
But the repeal of the rule doesn't eliminate site owners' fair housing responsibilities--core fair housing laws remain fully in effect.

Feature

Feb 14, 2025
By Eric Yoo
HUD Delays Implementation of HOME Final Rule Amid Regulatory Freeze

Due to a regulatory freeze by President Trump, the final rule for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program has been delayed until April 20, 2025. Make sure your site is prepared to implement the expanded tenant protections if and when the changes take full effect. These include detailed explanations about lease nonrenewals, proposed evictions, and required tenant rights to contest or remedy these situations.
Jan 16, 2025
By Eric Yoo
HUD’s Final Rule Establishes Eviction Notice Requirements
HUD recently issued a final rule titled “30-Day Notification Requirements Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent.” This regulation standardizes the eviction notice process for PHAs and certain Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. This rule is HUD’s latest effort to decrease housing instability and address increasing rates of homelessness among low-income families. The rule became effective on Jan. 13, 2025.
Dec 18, 2024
By Eric Yoo
HUD Publishes Updated FAQ on HOTMA Implementation
Get up to speed before the compliance date .... HUD’s Office of Multifamily Programs recently released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) concerning the implementation of provisions of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016. The FAQ includes information on the phased-in medical hardship relief provision as detailed in the HOTMA final rule, HOTMA-compliant Tenant Selections Plans at Management and Occupancy Reviews, and use of the ren...
Nov 22, 2024
By Eric Yoo
Getting Solar, Cell Tower, and Rooftop Lease Approval from HUD
A new HUD notice offers both opportunities and responsibilities for owners.
Oct 17, 2024
Best Practices for Implementing an Integrated Pest Management Program

Feb 12, 2025
By Eric Yoo
HUD Lowers Blood Lead Level Threshold for Children Under 6
You must take four steps when you learn a child at your site has an EBLL at or above the new threshold.
Jan 15, 2025
By Eric Yoo
Compliance Deadline Extended for NSPIRE’s Affirmative Requirements
Sites now have until Oct. 1 to meet the new requirements.
Oct 17, 2024
Avoid 10 Pitfalls When Responding to Sexual Harassment Complaints
Oct 17, 2024
HUD Delays HOTMA Compliance Date for MFH Programs
Sep 13, 2024
How to Appeal Your NSPIRE Score
New guidance explains the process for technical reviews.

HUD recently issued guidance for making appeals or technical reviews of the NSPIRE housing inspection protocol. According to HUD, public housing authorities (PHAs) and owners have experienced issues when submitting appeals in the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) IT system.

Mar 13, 2024
By Daniel Bagliore
Determining the Annual Recertification Cutoff Date
By Daniel Bagliore
Aug 23, 2023
By Daniel Bagliore
Differentiating Between Bi-Weekly and Semi-Monthly Payments
By Daniel Bagliore
Under the Section 8 program, employed residents are required to provide their last four to six consecutive pay stubs to enable the owner/agent to calculate annual employment income.
HUD provides the following conversion schedule to enable the annualization of employment income:
Feb 7, 2023
By Daniel Bagliore
Determining Student Eligibility for the Section 8 Program
According to HUD, an individual under 24 years of age and enrolled in an institution of higher education is ineligible for Section 8 benefits unless the student meets at least one of the following six preliminary exceptions:
Dec 1, 2021
By Daniel Bagliore
Using Market Value to Calculate Income from Assets
During the certification process, owners are required to determine the value of eligible household assets and any income derived from such assets. Any asset income is included in the annual income calculation for the household.
Owners need to verify, among other things, the following asset information:
Oct 29, 2021
By Daniel Bagliore
Review Certificates of Insurance to Help Minimize Risk Liabilities
By Daniel Bagliore
Any site risk mitigation strategy should include a procedure to track and review Certificates of Insurance (COI). The appropriate site manager should ensure that a COI is collected from any vendor and contractor working on your site as well as any tenant with a renter’s insurance policy.
The COI is usually issued by an insurance broker on an Acord 25 (Certificate of Liability Insurance) form to confirm the existence...