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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 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) 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection effort related to the Family Options Study. This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of different housing and service interventions on homeless families. HUD intends to update contact information for 2,241 families who participated in the study to conduct a followup survey approximately eleven years after their initial enrollment. Comments are invited from the public regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has extended the compliance date for its final rule under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) for certain Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs until January 1, 2026. This extension is due to delays in updating HUD systems and aims to give grantees more time to incorporate the necessary changes. HUD is also allowing the use of income safe harbor provisions established in the HOTMA rule before the new compliance date. These changes affect programs like the HOME Investment Partnerships program, Housing Trust Fund, and others, allowing grantees flexibility in transitioning to new requirements.

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.

The Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) is asking for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for the Voucher Management System (VMS) Form. They are inviting public comments on this request for a 30-day period ending on March 31, 2025. The VMS supports the Housing Choice Voucher Program by helping manage budget and expenditure details to improve cash management. HUD is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for respondents.

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.