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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program. HUD wants feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved. The comments will help HUD evaluate the burden on responders and consider improvements like electronic submissions. Comments should be submitted by March 26, 2021, to help HUD manage and report on Native American housing programs.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection as part of the application process for federally assisted housing. This notice allows the public to submit comments on the collection for an additional 30 days. The goal of the collection is to help housing providers contact someone connected to the applicant, like a family member or friend, to assist with any issues during their tenancy. Comments can be made on the necessity and accuracy of the information as well as suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process.

The notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) for fiscal year 2025, which are used to adjust contract rents for units under certain Section 8 housing assistance programs. These adjustments are based on changes in residential rent and utility costs. The AAFs, which help ensure rents keep up with market changes, are applied to contracts on their anniversary dates. Different Section 8 programs have specific guidelines on how to apply these adjustments, which involve either Tables 1 or 2 that indicate whether utilities are included in the rent. The notice also outlines the methodology for calculating these factors using various data sources, such as the Consumer Price Index and private rent data.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a correction to a final rule about Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, originally published on January 12, 2021. The correction addresses two errors: one involving an amendatory instruction for regulatory changes that incorrectly referred to a non-existent paragraph, and another in the text of the regulation itself where paragraph references were mistakenly listed. HUD clarified these points to ensure the regulations are correctly understood and applied.

In this notice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) details the actions taken by its Mortgagee Review Board against various mortgage companies. These actions include penalties and the withdrawal of FHA approval for violations like failure to maintain required financial standards, incorrect certifications, and untimely notifications of sanctions. The penalties often involve civil money fines and, in some cases, settlement agreements that do not admit fault. The document lists numerous mortgage companies and their specific violations as part of HUD's compliance enforcement efforts.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting nominations for individuals to serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). This committee advises on manufactured housing standards and regulations. The Secretary of HUD will appoint 22 members, 21 with voting rights, from three categories: producers, users, and general interest/public officials. Nominations must be submitted by January 2, 2025, and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing a 60-day public comment period for a proposed information collection related to the Fiscal Year 2020 Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program. This program aims to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to help modify and rehabilitate the primary residences of disabled and low-income veterans. HUD is seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its estimated burden, ways to improve the quality and clarity of this information, and methods to minimize the response burden. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 30, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has asked for public comments on a proposed information collection, aiming to give the public an extra 30 days to review. This request is about gathering data from project owners who want to withdraw funds from certain reserve or receipt accounts. The collected data will be used by HUD and lenders to ensure the funds are used correctly. People and organizations are encouraged to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made more efficient.

In the document titled "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing," published on March 10, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a delay in compliance dates for certain energy efficiency standards. These standards affect new construction homes financed through HUD and USDA programs. The compliance dates for programs like the FHA-Insured Multifamily and Single Family, Public Housing Capital Fund, and others are extended by six months. Specifically, for Section 8 Project Based Vouchers, the compliance deadline is moved to April 2026, providing additional time for review and guidance.

HUD is asking for permission from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting information about newly manufactured homes through the Manufactured Housing Survey. They are inviting the public to comment on this proposal by April 7, 2025. This survey collects important data like the sale prices and placement details of manufactured homes, which helps HUD adjust loan limits and monitor housing trends. The notice appeared in the Federal Register on March 6, 2025, and HUD is encouraging feedback on how to improve the data collection process.