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As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
HUD Issues Final Rule on Method to Determine Compliance with 24-Month Commitment Requirements for HOME Funds
HUD's final rule, issued on September 24, 2022, implements a grant-specific method of determining compliance with the HOME commitment deadlines. As HUD's interim rule discussed, beginning with FY 2015 grants, a participating jurisdiction must select the grant year's...
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Hosts State Consolidated Plan Input Session, September 30
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Hosts State Consolidated Plan Input Session, September 30 This meeting takes place in person and via Zoom. September 30 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Oklahoma Department of Commerce Gallery 1-1 900 N. Stiles Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Online Zoom...
HUD Publishes FY 2023 Fair Market Rents
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Fiscal Year 2023. FMRs are an estimate of the amount of money that would cover gross rents (rent and utility expenses) on 40 percent of the rental...
Using CDBG or HOME Funds for Your Project? You Need to Know About Section 104(d)!
Using CDBG or HOME Funds for Your Project? You Need to Know About Section 104(d)! Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds are subject to section 104(d), a section of a federal law called the Housing and Community...
Report: Electric Heat Pumps Offer Cheapest Clean Heating Option for Most U.S. Houses
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has published the report Electric Heat Pumps Offer Cheapest Clean Heating Option for Most U.S. Houses that will be of interest to anyone looking to pursue the electrification and decarbonization of existing...