2014 OCAFs Published
Please note that the Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2014 were published in the September 16, 2013 Federal Register. It is important to note that these are the factors that are used for a ...
REAC Tips #3
REAC inspections can be a source of stress, because most of us want to score high enough to inspected only every three years. To help you achieve high scores, here are some more helpful hints based o ...
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Begins on October 1, 2013
The average income of a family receiving assistance is $12,500 per year. Most of those families have no health care coverage either because they can’t afford it, it’s not offered by their employers or ...
Small Projects Can Submit Owner-Certified Financials to FASSUB
On August 8, 2013, HUD issued Notice H 2013-23, changing the annual financial statement (AFS) submission requirements for some small multifamily housing projects.
Bedbugs: Dispelling the Myths
Say the words “Bed bugs” and fear looms in your thoughts. There are some rumors about the behavior of bed bugs out there. Let’s put them to rest with some facts.
Court Issues Injunction: HUD Cannot Proceed with PBCA Awards
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction in the case CMS Contract Management et al v. United States, in which eight Performance-Based Contract Adminis ...
4350.3 REV-1,CHG-4 HUD Handbook Released
Change 4 to HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 "Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs" has been posted to HUDCLIPS. PMCS offers a Travel Edition of the Change 4 4350.3 HUD Handbook ...
Q&A: Substance Abuse
Question: Does HUD have any procedures or guide for developing substance abuse Policies and drug testing procedures? On occasion we have an individual or two that everyone in the complex knows is u ...
Funds for Service Coordinators Available at Grants.gov
Grant applications are now being accepted for Service Coordinators. $7.5 million in grant funds is available, and applications will be accepted through October 14, 2013.
Q & A: Tenant Failed to Recertify
Question: - Tenant’s Annual was due July 1, 2013. - Management did everything we were supposed to do, but the tenant never responded to the 120, 90 or 60-day Recert Reminder Notices. - On July 10 she ...