North Tampa Housing Development Announcements

HUD Releases Utility Allowance FAQs

September 03, 2015

On September 2, 2015, HUD released FAQs related to HUD Notice 2015-04: Methodology for Completing a Multifamily Housing Utility Analysis which was issued on June 22, 2015.

Read the UA FAQs in their entirety here and please feel free to contact us.

Other Announcements

Extension of Mandatory Compliance Date
HUD has updated the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) forms
FY2025 Income Limits
Revised Compliance Date for NSPIRE New Affirmative Requirements Published
HOTMA Implementation FAQs Now Available

Multifamily Draft Notice on Solar, Cell Tower, and Rooftop Leases
HUD Extends HOTMA Full Compliance Date to 7/1/2025
HUD Expands Housing Counseling Services to More Americans
HUD's Preventing and Addressing Harassment in Housing Fact Sheet Available
HUD Announces 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate
Technical Review Guidance and Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Submit Appeals Now Available
HUD Publishes Revised HAP Assignment Form
FY2025 FMRs & SAFMRs Published
Updated HUD-9624 and HUD-9625 Forms Released by HUD
DUE NEXT WEEK: July 31, 2024 FSS Mandatory Online Training
Hardship Exemptions
HUD Supports Owners Interested in New Resource to Fund 50% of Solar Project Costs
Reminder: HOTMA May 31 Deadline
HUD Releases HOTMA Training Videos for Multifamily Housing
HUD Increases Wind and Named Storm Insurance Coverage Deductible Amount
HUD Issues Fair Housing Act Guidance on Applications of Artificial Intelligence
FHA Multifamily Property Insurance Requirements Update
FY2024 Income Limits
FBI & NSA Cyber Threat Concerns for Industry Partners
Service Coordinator NOFO Application Deadline Extension
Notice Publishes Extending HOTMA Compliance Date for Tenant Selection Plan and Enterprise Income Verification Policies & Procedures
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Annual Report Survey
STEM Summer Program for Middle and High School Students
Important Recall from CDC: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
Free Covid-19 Test Kits Available
NOFO Funding
HUD Announces Funding to Support Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience in Multifamily Assisted Projects
FY2024 FMRs & SAFMRs Published
HUD Publishes Updated Public and Assisted Housing Guidance for Treatment of Solar Programs
Information about FY23 FSS Funding
Fire Hazards and Prevention Tips
Final COVID-19 Supplemental Payments Request Form Now Available; Due February 21
HUD ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES FOR ADVANCING HOUSING PROTECTIONS
Change in Contract Administrator Notice to USVI Owners
The Social Security Administration Announces the 2023 Cost-of-Living-Adjustment
Community Solar Credits Memo
FSS Final Rule Published
New Civil Rights Guidance: Marketing & Application Requirements for Assisted Multifamily Properties
Affordable Connectivity Program
HUD Published FY2022 Income Limits
Impact of Rising Utility Costs on Residents of Multifamily Housing Programs
HUD Issues More Than $20 Million in COVID-19 Supplemental Payments
Residents Can Get Free Tax Help at GetYourRefund.org
Publication of Median Rents by ZIP Code Has Been Delayed
Unique Entity Identifier Replacing DUNS for LOCCS Users
REAC Q&A on Inspections and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resident & O/A’s Rights for REAC Inspections During Pandemic
FY 2022 Annual Adjustment Factors
Form HUD-27061-H Re-Published to HUDCLIPS
Updated Housing Notice 2015-04 FAQ published to HUDCLIPS
Child & Earned Income Tax Credits
Federally Qualified Health Centers Experiencing High Demand for COVID Test Kits
Carbon Monoxide Alarms or Detectors Required in HUD-Assisted Housing Programs Effective 12/27/2022
Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System Issues
COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Requests Due Friday, Nov. 19
New COVID-19 Supplemental Payments Request Form Now Available; Requests Due Nov. 19
2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Housing Notice H2021-06
CDC Issues New 60-Day Eviction Ban for Certain U.S. Counties
HUD Provides Renters & Owners Continued Recovery Support from COVID-19
NTHDC Training Webinar FAQ
HUD Releases Housing Notice H 2020-02
CDC Extends the Federal Eviction Moratorium
Vaccine Events, Renters Resources and Virtual Service Coordinators
COVID-19 Guidance for Residents
Training Webinar: Rent Adjustments – Tools and Tips for Submission
Unemployment Benefits & Child Tax Credit
REAC Inspections to Resume
HUD Notice 2021-01: COVID 19 Supplemental Payments
HUD Published FY2021 Income Limits
CDC Extends the Federal Eviction Moratorium
RHIIP Listserv Posting #454: Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System – Old or Missing Data Issue
HUD Notice 2020-11: Continued Availability of COVID-19 Supplemental Payments
HUD Published FY2021 OCAF and UAF
Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System – Old or Missing Data
A Tribute to Don Shea
Special Claims Submission and Best Practices Webinar Slide Deck Used
Updated HUD COVID-19 FAQ
Training Webinar: Special Claims Submission and Best Practices
CDC Issues a Nationwide Eviction Moratorium to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (RHIIP Listserv #448)
Procedures in the Event of Property Damage and/or Resident Displacement Caused by Severe Weather
Funds for COVID-19 Supplemental Payments - Housing Notice H-2020-08 (RHIIP #443)
Processing Special Claims for Vacancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic Memo Issued
NTHDC Training Slide Deck used
Promoting Housing Stability During the COVID-19 National Emergency brochure
Preparing for an MOR – Using the Addendum C to your Advantage
HUD Publishes FY2020 Income Limits Effective April 1, 2020
Updated COVID-19 FAQ
Upcoming HUD Webinars on COVID and Property Maintenance
Multifamily Tenant Concerns COVID-19 Brochure
Annual and Interim Recertification Protocol during COVID-19
NTHDC Tampa office is relocating to a new address beginning May 1, 2020.
NTHDC processing during COVID-19.
TRACS Annoucement - Recertifications & COVID-19
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities (Inter
MOR, REAC Inspections, HUD RCS requirments suspended
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
2020 Median Gross Rents by Zip Code are Now Available
Assessing a Person's Request to Have an Assistance Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation
Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 have been Published
EIV NOTICE: Address Change for Cyber-Awareness Challenge Training Program
2020 COLA Announced
Working With Owners and Residents at HUD Multifamily Housing Properties
2019 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program NOFA
Tenant Notification Requirement for 5th Year Rent Adjustments
HUD Notice 2019-06 Treatment of ABLE Accounts in HUD-Assisted Programs
HUD Published the FY2019 Income Limits
HUD Notice H 2019-05 Carbon Monoxide Detectors in HUD-Assisted Housing
Removal of Obsolete and Superseded Guidance Documents
HUD notice H2019-04: Standardization of REAC Inspection Notification Timelines
Important Information from HUD: Attempted Fraud Committed by Individuals Posing as HUD Staff
2019 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Published
CFR Notice: Family Self-Sufficiency Performance Measurement System
HUD notice 18-10
RHIIP Listserv Posting #417 Register for Nov. 14 Stop Pests Webinar: Integrated Pest Management
RHIIP Listserv Posting #416 -- Important EIV System Information
HUD Notice 2018-08
Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
Fiscal Year 2019 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
September 3, 2018 Deadline for TLS v1.0 Upgrade for Occupancy Software Applications
Proposed Rule: Federal Register Document 2018-17671
Notice: Federal Register Document 2018-17673
Notice: Federal Register Document 2018-17672
RHIIP ListServ Posting #412 Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System - Data Updated
RHIIP Listserv Posting #409 - Updated Section 8(bb) Frequently Asked Questions
FAST Act Interim Final Rule Effective March 12, 2018
Release of Updated Resident Rights and Responsibilities Brochure
Updated Median Gross Rents by Zip Code Now Available
NTHDC is moving!
2018 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAF) Published
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Resources for Multifamily Assisted Housing
HUD Releases 2018 Utility Allowance Factors
2018 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Published
2018 FMR posted to HUDClips
Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) Release 2.0.3.A Has Been Delayed to 2018
DUNS Number Required On All Voucher Submissions
CY 2017 140% Threshold for Rent Comparability Studies
Implementing a Homeless Preference: Resources Available
Model VAWA Forms Available
Revised Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
HUD Issues Memo to Address Threat of Zika Virus
FY 2017 OCAF and Utility Allowance Factors Published
Updates to FAQs for HUD Notice 2015-04
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
FY 2017 Fair Market Rents
2016 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAF) Posted
NTHDC is pleased to offer Management and Occupancy Review Training via Webinar
HUD Re-instates Management and Occupancy Reviews
FY 16 Income Limits Posted
Important EIV System Information: Computer Matching with HHS Temporarily Suspended
Section 8(b)(b) Frequently Asked Questions
NTHDC is Hosting a Free Webinar on the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook
New Median Rent Zip Code Rents Table
Passbook Savings Rate Goes Unchanged for 2016
HUD Releases FY 2016 Fair Market Rents
HUD Notice 2015-10 Excluding the Use of Arrest Records in Housing Decisions
HUD notice 2015-12 Definition of Tuition
Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide FAQs
HUD Releases Utility Allowance FAQs
HUD Posts Notice 2015-04 - Methodology for Completing Utility Analysis
New Special Claim Submission Email
HUD Posts New Rent Grid - HUD Form 92273 -S8
HUD Issues Notice H-2015-03 to Correct and Amend HUD Notice H-2014-14
FY2015 Income Limits Released
Required Actions for Multifamily Housing Projects Receiving Failing Scores From HUD’s REAC
2015 Annual Adjustment Factors Posted
Updated Form HUD-27061-H: Race and Ethnic Data Reporting Form
TRACS is Experiencing Problems
REMINDER: New Passbook Savings Rate Effective 2/1/15
202 D Implementation Delayed
Use of Marijuana in Multifamily Assisted Properties
Passbook Savings Rate Change Effective Feb. 1, 2015
OMB Approved HUD-Form Changes
HUD Releases 2015 Fair Market Rents
Clarification of AFHMP Review and Approval Guidance
State Supplementary Payments (SSP) Administered by States
Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR Part
TRACS Conversion from 202C to 202D
Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR 245
New Rent Comparability Checklist May Impact Owners and Agents
HUD Implementation of Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Provisions: Change in Definition of ELI
Using the 2010 ADA Design Standards
TRACS 202D
Multifamily Housing EIV System 9.7 Release Summary
Storm Damage Reporting
2014 PAC Renewal Instructions Announced
New AFHMP Form
Deceased Tenant Report Unavailable for Some Multifamily EIV Users
Global 30-day Extension for 12/31/13 AFS Submissions
Section 236 Industry Letter
Exclusion from Income of Payments Under Recent Tribal Trust Settlements
FY2014 Income Limits Released
Revised Transmittal for HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG. 4
Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2014
HUD Posts FY 2014 Fair Market Rents
New Form HUD 9250 is available on HUD Clips
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Reminder
2014 OCAF Factors Published
HUD Notice 2013-25: Updated Guidelines for Continuation of Interest Reduction Payments
HUD Posts 4350.3 REV-1 CHG 4
Publication Announcement: Housing Notice H 2013-23, Change in Annual Financial Statement (AFS)
HUD Publishes FY 2013 Annual Adjustment Factors
Revised EIV Notice H 2013-06 Issued
FY 2013 Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance Under the Sequestration
FASS and APPS News
Smoke-Free Housing Toolkits Posted to the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control’s (OHHLHC)
Social Security Benefits Move to Fully Electonic Eff. 3/1/2013
NTHDC is offering Free EIV Training in Tampa, Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale
Information about New Social Security Services (My Social Security)
Extension of Implementation Date for Form HUD-9834 Management Reviews of Multifamily Projects
HUD Publishes Fair Housing Booklet
2013 Income Limits Released
Form HUD-9834 Management Reviews of Multifamily Projects Posted To HUDCLIPS
HUD-92006 Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing Posted To HUDCLIPS
Change to Online Security Training for EIV and TRACS
System for Award Management (SAM) now LIVE!
Further Encouragement for O/As to Adopt Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policies
Change to Online Security Training for EIV and TRACS
Benefits of a 20 Year Renewal
VA Aid & Attendance
HUD Notice 12-21: Implementation of Tenant Participation Requirements
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2013
FY 2013 OCAF Factors Published
Final FY13 Fair Market Rents Posted
Suspension of the Requirements Contained in Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Guide
Active Partners Performance System (APPS) News
Housing Notice H-2012-14
Are You Ready for Your REAC Inspection?- Check Out REAC on YouTube
Revised Clarification Concerning Effective Date of Recent Section 8 Page Changes
HUD Issues Updated Guidance on the Treatment of State Registered Lifetime Sex Offenders
Multifamily Summarization Successful
Multifamily Summarization Failed
Page Changes to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook Posted
Updated Requirements for Prepayment and Refinance of Section 202 Direct Loans
HUD Notice H 2012-6 DUNS Number Requirement
HUD Releases Notice 12-05: Guidance on Bedbugs
2012 AAF Factors
Revision to HUD Handbook 4381.5
Reminder: Notice 2011-01 DUNS Requirements
HUD Publishes Housing Notice 2012-02
Multifamily Summarization Failure
Revised AFHMP Posted to HUDClips
EIV Existing Tenant Search Clarification
HUD Issues 2012 Income Limits
American Community Survey Requests
Mark to Market (Option 3) Extended as Part of the FY 2012 Budget
WHAT’S NEW IN THE EIV SYSTEM 9.2.1 RELEASE
HUD Publishes FY 2012 OCAF Factor
Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2012
HUD Announces the New Tenant Resource Network Program (TRN) for Section 8 Preservation
Policy Clarification Regarding Annual Rent Increase Request
HUD Notice H 2011-29 Tenant Participation Requirements
Final FY 2012 Fair Market Rents Posted to the Federal Register
NTHDC's Performanced Based Contract Extended
Active Partners Performance System (APPS) system
Fair Housing Training
REAC Training
HUD Issues Notice 11-20 - Guidelines on Bed Bug Control and Prevention in HUD Insured and Assisted
HUD Issues Notice 10-21 - Revised EIV Guidance
HUD Posts New 9250- Funds Authorization Form
HUD posts new AFHMP form HUD 935-2
EIV Recertification Issue
Clarification of Utility Allowance Regulations
Are Social Security “Cents” Included as Income?
FY 2011 Income Limits
Automatic OCAF Rent Increase
EIV Release 9.2
30-Day Extension for Financial Assessments
FY 2011 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAF) Published
Form HUD-9887 – 9887-A
REAC Training Videos Available
Options for Annual EIV Security Training
EIV Scheduled Maintenance
DUNS & CCR Registration and Certification Submission
Notice Requiring Owners with Section 8 Contracts to Obtain a DUNS Number
Updated Fact Sheet: How Your Rent is Determined
2011 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) Published
EIV Income Verification Update SSA and NDNH Matches
Requesting Proof of Income from SSA
Draft Section 8 Renewal Guide Posted in the Federal Register
Final Fiscal Year 2011 Fair Market Rents
Optional Smoke-Free Housing Policy Implementation Notice 10-21
NTHDC is Pleased to Introduce Our New Owner/Agent Portal
Draft Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook Available for Comment
Tenant Participation in Multifamily Housing Projects
HUD Housing Notice 10-10 - Revised EIV Notice
HUD Issues Guidance on LGBT Housing Discrimination Complaints
2nd Annual NTHDC Owner/Agent State Conference to be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Information Provided to Census Enumerators
Experiencing Problems with EIV?
Revised Form: HUD 9624 Contract Renewal Request Form
Use of EIV Must be Resumed Immediately
4350.1 Chapter 9 Updated
EIV System Remains Unavailable
Reminder of Procedures in the Event of a Disaster
April 2010 Mandatory Use of EIV Final Rule Webcast Posted
Final Rule Notice H10-08
April 14, 2010 Final Rule Webcast
Extension of time frames to file Annual Financial Statements
Final Rule Webcast Postponed
Important Information for SAVE Users
Business Partner Registration - APPS System
2010 Annual Adjustment Factors
2010 Statewide Training schedule
2010 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
HUD Housing Notice 10-02 - Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) & You Brochure
EIV Becomes Mandatory on 1/31/2010
Resident Rights and Responsibilities
EIV to become Mandatory on January 31, 2010
Florida 2010 OCAF Factor Published
Good News! Owners of Project Based Section 8 Properties are Exempt from Reporting HAP Money Received
No Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2010
Exclusion from Annual Income of Temporary Employment from the U.S. Census Bureau
ARRA Reporting Requirements for Section 8 HAP Payments Received
HUD OFFERS $10 MILLION TO CLEAN UP DANGEROUS LEAD IN HOUSING
Housing Notice H 2009-13, Supplemental Information to Application for Assistance
Delay in the Implementation of the Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Final Rule
Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements
Exclusion of the Social Security's One-Time Economic Recovery Payments
4350.3 Rev. 1 CHG 3 Effective August 1, 2009
4350.1 Ch. 6 Implementation Delay
Translations of HUD Model Leases and Sample Documents
DATA RETENTION REQUIREMENTS WILL CHANGE
Progress Energy Provides Energy Efficiency Services to Multifamily Owner/Agents
HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLORIDA STORM VICTIMS
HUD MAKES $117 MILLION AVAILABLE TO CLEAN UP DANGEROUS LEAD IN HOUSING
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Webcasts
Request for Information -SAVE System
More New Page Changes to the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Issued
Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide Page Changes Issued
Areas Affected by Flood Damage
Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs
30 Day Extension to File Annual Financial Statements
FY 2009 Income Limits
Notice of Proposed Delay to the Effective Date for the Refinement of Income and Rent
Notice to Property Owners and Management Agents