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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is looking for public feedback on a proposed information collection related to Disaster Response and Recovery Surveys. These surveys aim to assess the condition and needs of housing counseling agencies impacted by disasters, helping HUD understand and support them better. The public can comment on matters like the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. Comments are welcome until February 10, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection related to local appeals for single-family mortgage limits. HUD wants comments to help decide if it should extend the current collection process, which lets parties request an increase in mortgage limits if they believe they don't reflect local sales prices. Interested individuals can submit their comments by January 6, 2025, to help HUD evaluate the accuracy and burden of this information process. The feedback will assist in determining how to improve and possibly automate the process to make it more efficient.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information related to maintenance wage rate recommendations. This effort is part of their responsibility to enforce prevailing wage requirements for low-income and affordable housing under certain federal regulations. Public Housing Agencies, Indian tribes, and other entities managing specific housing projects are required to pay these wages. The department is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection until May 27, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information related to appraiser designations and appraisal reports. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, allowing for a 60-day period for public comment on the proposal. The information gathered is crucial for ensuring accurate appraisals, particularly for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages, to safeguard the interests of HUD, taxpayers, and the FHA insurance fund. HUD encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This involves a request to extend approval for the "Mortgage Record Change" collection, which helps ensure HUD-approved mortgagees properly report mortgage sales or transfer of servicing responsibilities. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the collection, such as its necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve its quality and reduce response burdens by February 24, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 30-day notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the "Record of Employee Interview." This collection is meant to help enforce federal wage provisions on HUD-assisted construction projects, as required by regulations. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection, as well as ways to reduce the burden on those who need to respond. Interested individuals can submit their feedback by February 18, 2025, via the provided contact details and website.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a total of $12.07 billion in funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This funding is aimed at aiding areas significantly affected by disasters in 2023 and 2024, with specific allocations for housing recovery, infrastructure restoration, and economic revitalization. Eligible entities, including certain counties and cities, must use the majority of these funds to address unmet disaster needs and can apply for additional waivers if needed. The funds are available until fully used, and grantees have up to six years to disburse them properly.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed collection of information regarding Public Housing Agency (PHA) lease and recordkeeping requirements. This request is part of a regular review process to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, including ways to minimize the burden on responders, by March 31, 2025. The proposed changes include adjustments to lease requirements under recent legislation, ensuring compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has submitted a proposed information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, allowing for 30 more days of public comment. This collection involves the Housing Counseling Program, which provides guidance to homebuyers, homeowners, and renters to help them make informed decisions and avoid predatory lending practices. HUD aims to ensure that these services are offered by approved agencies that meet its standards. The public is invited to comment on whether the information collected is necessary, accurate, and efficient.

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.