URA the HUD Way Training – Module 1: URA Overview Now AvailableNot familiar with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA)?New to administering HUD funded projects?Want to improve your URA knowledge?This training is for you!The URA is a federal law which provides important protections and assistance for people affected by the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property for federally funded projects. The URA was enacted by Congress to ensure that people whose real property is acquired, or who move as a direct result of projects receiving federal funds, are treated fairly and equitably, and receive assistance in moving from the property they occupy.Take the TrainingFor additional URA information and resources, visit…

Emergency Housing Vouchers Office Hours – October 26, 2021 – 3:00 PM EDTHUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is hosting weekly Office Hours to support the implementation of the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) program. These Office Hours will be held on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT.The next EHV Office Hours on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 will look at Advancing Equity Using EHVs. Guest speakers will focus on how public housing authorities (PHAs) and their EHV partners can continue efforts to advance equity using EHVs.Joining InstructionsParticipants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that you join the Office Hours 15 minutes prior to the start time. Don't miss out – add this event to your calendar.Join the…

Reminder: Register Today: CDBG-CV Best Practices Webinar Series – October 2021The Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) is hosting a webinar series for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) grantees on best practices of CDBG-CV project implementation. HUD identified a dynamic group of communities across the country that have designed and are implementing high-impact projects and activities while efficiently expending CDBG-CV funding. The CDBG-CV Best Practices Webinar Series will consist of four webinars with panelists.Training ObjectivesParticipants will learn about:Replicable strategies for best practices to drive the pandemic recovery and revitalization for hard-hit or at-risk low- and moderate-income (LMI) areasBackward-looking and potential forward-looking COVID-19 risks or vulnerabilities for the LMI populationWho Should Attend?This webinar series is intended for CDBG-CV grantees.Schedule…

Reminder: Register Today: CDBG CARES Act Webinar Series: Using CDBG-CV for Rural Economic Development – October 28, 2021 – 2:00 PM EDTThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) makes $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) response funds available to CDBG grantees. The CDBG-CV Federal Register Notice (FR-6218-N-01) was released on August 7, 2020. The notice describes the allocations and grant procedures applicable to the CDBG-CV grants. It also describes the program flexibilities, waivers, and alternative requirements that apply to the CDBG-CV grants as well as the fiscal year 2019 and 2020 CDBG grants.This is the companion webinar to the CDBG-CV Rural Economic Development Quick Guide. The webinar will be presented in a panel format and…

Reminder: Register Today: CDBG-CV Best Practices Webinar Series – October 2021The Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) is hosting a webinar series for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) grantees on best practices of CDBG-CV project implementation. HUD identified a dynamic group of communities across the country that have designed and are implementing high-impact projects and activities while efficiently expending CDBG-CV funding. The CDBG-CV Best Practices Webinar Series will consist of four webinars with panelists.Training ObjectivesParticipants will learn about:Replicable strategies for best practices to drive the pandemic recovery and revitalization for hard-hit or at-risk low- and moderate-income (LMI) areasBackward-looking and potential forward-looking COVID-19 risks or vulnerabilities for the LMI populationWho Should Attend?This webinar series is intended for CDBG-CV grantees.Schedule…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – October 19, 2021The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. To support these partnerships and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its partners are issuing guidance from subject matter experts on best practices and lessons learned.This digest contains recently published resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and its national, state, and local partners.New ResourcesEHV Waiver and Alternative Requirements Summary TableVaccine Planning and DistributionA Response Guide for Staff and Vaccine Ambassadors to Address Questions and Building Confidence About the COVID-19 VaccineJoin Friday's Office HoursDate and Time: October 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM EDTParticipants…

Materials Posted: HOME-ARP Notice Review Webinar Series – Fall 2021Update: Materials are now posted on the HOME-ARP Notice Review Webinar Series – Fall 2021 page.The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion through the HOME Program to the 651 State and local Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that qualified for FY 2021 HOME funds. In collaboration with other community stakeholders, PJs can use the funding to make targeted, strategic investments in housing and other assistance for people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.HUD's Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) hosted a 4-part webinar series to review Notice CPD-21-10. The Notice establishes requirements for the use of ARP funds to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services.Training ObjectivesParticipants learned about…

Register Today: CDBG CARES Act Webinar Series: Using CDBG-CV for Rural Economic Development – October 28, 2021 – 2:00 PM EDTThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) makes $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) response funds available to CDBG grantees. The CDBG-CV Federal Register Notice (FR-6218-N-01) was released on August 7, 2020. The notice describes the allocations and grant procedures applicable to the CDBG-CV grants. It also describes the program flexibilities, waivers, and alternative requirements that apply to the CDBG-CV grants as well as the fiscal year 2019 and 2020 CDBG grants.This is the companion webinar to the CDBG-CV Rural Economic Development Quick Guide. The webinar will be presented in a panel format and include…

Reminder: Upcoming 2021 CoC Program Competition Office Hours – October 14 and November 4, 2021This information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 HUD published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition on Grants.gov. The CoC Program Competition will close on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 8:00 pm EST. HUD will be hosting two CoC Program Competition Office Hours to give CoCs an opportunity to ask competition questions.Join the CoC Program Competition Office HoursAttendees do not need to register in advance. The Office Hours will be capped at 1,000 attendees. It is strongly encouraged to join the Office Hours at least…

HTF Reports Now PostedThe following Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program reports have been posted on the HUD Exchange.Additional HTF program reports are available on the Housing Trust Fund Page.HTF Reports as of 9/30/2021 Now Available:HTF National Production Report: This monthly cumulative summary report of HTF data by Federal Fiscal Year (FY) includes allocations, commitments, disbursements, leveraging ratios, low-income benefit, committed funds by activity type, and HTF cost per unit by tenure and activity type. HTF Open Activities Report: This report supports HTF grantees in tracking their open HTF activities in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Information can be viewed by categories such as tenure type, activity type, and percentage of funds drawn. HTF Vacant Units Report: This report assists HTF grantees…