FY 2022 HOME and HTF Homeownership Value Limits Effective June 1, 2022HUD has issued new HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Homeownership Value Limits ("95% limits") for 2022 that are effective June 1, 2022. In 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii) of the Final Rule published on July 24, 2013 and effective August 23, 2013, HUD established new homeownership value limits for HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs). In addition, 24 CFR 93.305(a)(1) of the HTF Interim Rule states that HUD will provide limits for affordable newly constructed housing and existing housing based on 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area.View the HOME Homeownership Value LimitsView the HTF Homeownership Value Limits

FY 2021 CoC Program Debriefing Office Hours – May 12, 2022 – 1:00 PM EDTThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.HUD will be sponsoring an Office Hours on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT, to debrief on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition.Joining InformationParticipants do not need to register in advance. It is recommended that you join 10 minutes prior to the start time (12:50 PM EDT). To join the Office Hours, simply access the login page at the link below.Join the Office HoursTo join by phone, please call 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694 (access international numbers), and enter the access code, 8160527#.If you encounter any difficulties when joining the office…

2022 CARES Act Virtual Conference Materials Now AvailableHUD sponsored a 2022 CARES Act Conference to help prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. The conference library is now available on the 2022 CARES Act Conference page on the HUD Exchange.Topics varied across disciplines to give a wide range of knowledge on all topics related to the CARES Act. While the conference heavily discusses the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program, there are also sessions specific to Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS Coronavirus (HOPWA-CV) programs. This conference also included two concurrent three-day courses of Basically CDBG/CDBG-CV.Note: Session materials will be posted as they become available.Conference SessionsSessionsCDBG-CV Administrative Policies and ProceduresCDBG-CV MonitoringCDBG-CV Housing Models…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – May 3, 2022The 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.Upcoming Office HoursDate and Time: May 13, 2022, at 2:30 PM EDTPlease note: There will be no Office Hours held on Friday, May 6, 2022.Additional ResourcesVisit the Disease Risks and Homelessness page to access technical assistance materials from HUD as well as…

CDBG: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities Report Now AvailableThe CDBG: Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities Report by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coalition serves to inform stakeholders on the importance of CDBG to community advancement and success.CDBG has been critically underfunded and program grantees have had to contend with less funding to address surmounting needs. Program grantees are faced with a lack of CDBG funds to help them undertake concentrated improvements and development in low-income neighborhoods.Funding is directed to all states, territories, and congressional districts annually. It remains one of the most important resources for state and local governments and their partners to use in devising flexible solutions to meet community development needs.View the Report

New Onboarding Toolkits for ESG-Funded Program StaffEmergency Solutions Grants (ESG) recipients and subrecipients have quickly scaled up rapid re-housing (RRH) and targeted prevention efforts, including repositioning existing staff, adding new staff, and/or rapidly refilling vacated positions due to COVID-19. New staff may not have received in-depth training on the best practices that promote successful outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.Each of the new Onboarding Toolkits provides a series of informational training videos and resources to orient and train new or transitioning staff who serve as Grant Administrators, Program Directors, RRH Supervisors, and RRH Case Managers. Many videos have brief knowledge check questions at the end to reinforce learning.View Onboarding ToolkitsWho should use the Onboarding Toolkits?Staff Working Directly with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness:…

Reminder: Register Today: Serving Communities Through Housing Counseling Virtual Conference – May 10-11, 2022HUD’s Offices of Housing Counseling (OHC), Community Planning and Development (CPD), and Field Policy and Management (FPM) will be sponsoring a virtual conference from May 10-11, 2022, for housing counselors and CPD grantees to collaborate to best serve clients. Housing Counseling supports vulnerable populations, protected classes and underserved communities, and builds relationships among these programs on a local and state level.Conference goals include:Understand how CPD programs work and leverage the expertise of FPM in creating state and local linkagesLearn about the various programs within CPD from community development to affordable housing to disaster recovery, including programs that support homeless and special needs populationsDiscover how collaborating between housing counseling…

New Resources for DCTA Recipients and Smaller Distressed CommunitiesThis library of resources, relevant to Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance (DCTA) recipients and smaller distressed communities, features a wide range of resources, reports, webinars and funding opportunities that might be of interest to small governments, tribal organizations and non-profits, including COVID-19 recovery information. Check back regularly for new resources and information!The following resources are the newest webinars, reports, and other information available on the DCTA Program Resources page.Funding OpportunitiesBJA FY 22 Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice AssistanceJune 07, 2022 2022 Build to Scale Program, U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministrationJune 13, 2022 Community Health Worker Training Program (CHWTP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health…

From our Partners: Justice Briefing: Responding to Homelessness: Effective Strategies for Law Enforcement and Community Partners – May 24, 2022The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center are sponsoring a virtual justice briefing on May 24, 2022, from 2:00 - 3:15 PM EDT. The event will feature the BJA Director, Karhlton Moore, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Executive Director, Jeff Olivet.The justice briefing will:Explore practical strategies communities across the U.S. are using to build and strengthen police-mental health collaborationsDiscuss how these efforts can help communities provide people who are experiencing homelessness and who have behavioral health needs with vital connections to housing and supportive servicesFor more…

HUD and CDC Youth HIV/AIDS Webinar – May 4, 2022 – 3:00 PM EDTThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.Housing insecure youth are at an elevated risk for contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Increased connection to community resources and healthcare providers can help to mitigate that risk. Strong local connections can also help ensure that housing insecure youth who are living with HIV have access to medical and other supports for optimum health outcomes.HUD's Offices of HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH), Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS), and Housing Voucher Program (HVP), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are sponsoring a webinar about available HIV resources for youth who are experiencing housing…