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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting public comments on a new proposed information collection aimed at improving customer services. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the notice allows for 60 days of public input on the proposed data gathering effort. The information collection seeks to enhance the customer experience with government services, similar to private-sector standards, using a variety of methods such as surveys and interviews. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity of this data collection, its estimated burden, and suggestions for improving its effectiveness and minimizing its impact on respondents.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information regarding demands for documents and testimony in legal proceedings among private parties. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment on the proposal and invites feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and methods to minimize the burden of this information collection. Interested individuals can submit their comments electronically or by mail. HUD is particularly interested in understanding whether the proposed information collection is necessary for agency functions and how to improve its clarity and utility.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice listing regulatory waivers granted between July 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. These waivers are part of efforts to help areas and groups affected by disasters and housing challenges, providing more flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements. The document outlines various waivers, such as easing certain requirements for housing programs, including helping homeless individuals secure housing, adjusting utility allowances, and extending deadlines for housing grant applications. Each waiver is tailored to address specific issues faced by local governments and organizations within the declared disaster areas.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 2025 American Housing Survey. This survey aims to provide detailed information about housing quality, costs, and neighborhood assets to support effective housing policies and programs. HUD plans to implement a continuous data collection model, intending to improve efficiency and data accuracy. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity and utility of the information collection, especially regarding ways to minimize the data collection burden and enhance its quality.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information related to the Transfer and Consolidation of Public Housing Programs. This process aims to ensure that public housing properties continue to be used correctly and that financial support from HUD reaches the appropriate agencies managing such properties. HUD invites public feedback on this proposed information collection, offering a 60-day period for comments to be submitted.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is testing a new process where mortgage lenders can send digital copies of certain documents to HUD instead of physical papers. This will involve lenders sending digital versions of promissory notes and subordinate mortgages to HUD within set timelines, but they must keep the original documents and provide them if HUD asks. The demonstration aims to reduce the cost and hassle of sending and storing paper documents and to prevent documents from getting lost. Public comments on this demonstration are invited until February 3, 2025, after which HUD will decide whether to continue the program.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information to continue designating appraisers and collecting appraisal reports. This is part of the process to ensure accuracy in mortgage insurance under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), particularly for buyers with limited income and low property equity. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection by February 25, 2025. The collection aims to uphold the quality of appraisals and provide information to potential homeowners about the benefits of independent home inspections.