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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) has issued a final rule that permits mortgage companies to disburse up to 1% of a mortgage amount before using all of the funds provided by the borrower. This rule is meant to simplify the process of combining mortgages into mortgage-backed securities and help ensure interest rates for FHA-insured mortgages remain competitive. Public comments suggested more flexibility in disbursement limits, but HUD maintained the 1% limit to manage risks effectively. This final rule also makes minor organizational changes to existing regulations.

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 allocating over $186 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to grantees affected by 2018 disasters. This funding, authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019, is meant for mitigation activities that increase resilience and reduce risks from future disasters in most impacted and distressed areas. Grantees must submit action plans detailing the use of these funds, which must focus on identified risk areas and can be leveraged through partnerships and coordination with other federal programs. HUD will provide technical assistance to smaller grantees to enhance the effectiveness of these mitigation efforts.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning the Operating Fund Shortfall Program. This program, which has been active since 2021, aims to help Public Housing Agencies with financial difficulties by providing additional funds and supporting their financial improvement plans. The public can comment on whether this information is necessary and suggest ways to improve its quality and reduce the burden of collection. Interested persons have until May 16, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $85,291,000 in Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds to aid in long-term recovery efforts from major disasters that occurred in 2018 and 2019. This funding builds on previous allocations and includes provisions for additional activities, such as mitigation efforts for 2018 disasters. The notice also provides guidance on using these funds, including the need for an action plan detailing fund usage. Special waivers and alternative requirements are outlined to assist affected areas, particularly the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in their recovery and planning.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days to comment on the Moving to Work (MTW) Form 50900, which involves plans and reports from 39 public housing authorities. The revisions aim to simplify annual submissions, enhance transparency, and better communicate the overall impact of the MTW demonstration. Public comments are invited specifically on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and the potential to reduce the burden of this information collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is updating its rules for two programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) mobility demonstration and the Moving to Work (MTW) expansion. HUD is allocating up to $50 million to help public housing agencies increase the number of families living in opportunity areas. However, HUD is imposing some restrictions to ensure accurate assessments of both programs, such as limiting how housing agencies can participate in both programs simultaneously. Housing agencies must choose between specific MTW expansion cohorts and the HCV mobility demonstration, and some policy changes require HUD's approval to maintain the integrity of the evaluation process. HUD also made corrections to previously published definitions and requirements.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed data collection project related to its partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the Pay for Success Permanent Supportive Housing Demonstration. This project aims to use funds to support housing for individuals moving between jail and homelessness. The data will help evaluate how this funding model works in different communities. HUD seeks feedback specifically on the necessity, burden, and ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of the information collection process. Public comments are due by March 26, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as it seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice allows 30 additional days for public feedback on the information collection related to requirements for designating housing projects. The collection seeks to gather details from Public Housing Agencies on why certain housing projects should be designated for specific groups like the elderly or disabled, including justifications and potential impacts. Comments are encouraged to focus on whether this information is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to improve or ease the data collection process.