HUD Operating Funds Available for COVID-19 Supplemental Payments for Properties

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s published Notice H 20-08 which announces the availability of supplemental operating funds for Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 properties to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.  These funds are being provided via a special payment process that supplements amounts currently provided under existing Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 rental assistance contracts administered by the Office of Multifamily Housing. HUD has recognized that owners and managers are also incurring additional operational costs to maintain their properties in decent, safe, and sanitary condition when owners have reason to believe that COVID-19 is or may be present in the community. To the extent that rent receipts and other project funds are inadequate to address these needs and meet other ongoing financial obligations, HUD is now making available additional CARES Act funds for supplemental payments to offset recent property expenditures made to combat the effects of COVID-19. The filing deadline is August 5, 2020, for owners/managers of properties assisted under these programs to be considered for COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSP).

Notice H 20-08, Availability of Funds for COVID-19 Supplemental Payments for Properties Receiving Project-Based Rental Assistance under the Section 8, Section 202, or Section 811 Programs is attached and can also be viewed here.

The Draft COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Request Form 5671-Eis attached and can also be found here. 

  

Rocky AHMA and COVID-19

Rocky AHMA is committed to supporting our members during this difficult and unprecedented time. We are continuing to offer education online via live webinars, On Demand Webinars and our Online HUD Basic and Advanced Occupancy Courses. We welcome your questions, input, and thoughts on what we can do to best meet your needs.  We are all in this together.  Please reach out via email or call 303-840-9803.  

Additional Resources

Coronavirus Information and Resources website:
 
ONLINE HUD OCCUPANCY TRAINING
  
Rocky AHMA's Basic and Advanced courses are designed for all affordable housing management staff required to use the HUD Handbook 4350.3. It is especially helpful for property/site managers and multifamily property management staff responsible for the leasing and occupancy aspects of the property. This Basic course is ideal for newly hired manager or those with no HUD experience as well as those needing a refresher course on the basics and the latest updates. The Advanced Course is designed for experienced affordable housing staff; it is particularly helpful for occupancy specialists and management staff.
  • The links never expire until activated upon which time you have 14 days to complete the course.
  • The Basic Course is a great learning tool for managers new to the industry
  • The Advanced Course is geared towards more experienced managers ready for the next stage of learning
Basic or Advanced Course:
Members: $259
Non-Members: $359
Basic & Advanced Combo: 
Members: $435              Non-Members: $635

 

FY 2020 HUD Income Limits

HUD released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 estimated Median Family Incomes (MFIs) and the FY 2020 Income Limits. MFIs are used as the basis for income limits in several HUD programs, including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities programs.

HUD also released the FY 2020 Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project (MTSP) Income Limits, which are used to determine eligibility for low-income housing tax credit and tax-exempt bond properties.

Visit the FY 2020 Income Limits page on HUD User to access the data and documentation.

            

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