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HUD Issues NSPIRE National Standards for Comment – NAHRO provides in depth analysis
HUD recently published its Request for Comments: National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) and Associated Protocols in the Federal Register. The request for public comment is focused specifically on the inspection standards associated with...
2023 Fair Market Rents Published & Request to Reevaluate Due 10/3
HUD published the new Fair Market Rents for 2023 which are used by the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to determine the payment standard & determine the amount of rental assistance a family in the program may receive in a certain area. This year HUD altered...
Pass Timely, Robust Funding for HUD Programs – August Advocacy Week 5
Our final week of August Advocacy in HERE! Congress should provide full funding of affordable housing and community development programs to meet the needs of the nation’s communities. In the current affordable housing crisis, it is more important than ever for...
Rent Calc for HCV & Public Housing National Training
Great Price & Includes Full Conference BenefitsOctober 12-14: Madden’s Conference Center Join Minnesota NAHRO for this in person 2-day training on rent calculations for both the public housing and housing choice voucher staff. The seminar has been carefully...
Accepting Nominations for Fall Awards
Do You Know The Next Award Winner? Minnesota NAHRO honors its leaders in the affordable housing industry each fall to recognize the great work of our members. This Fall we will present the Conrad Rettmer Commissioner Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award at our...
August Advocacy Week 3
As Americans continue to face the affordable housing crisis, we need Congress’s help! Rental costs are rising quickly. Pair that with record high inflation and housing shortages it is nearly impossible to find an affordable, decent, and safe place to call home....
Registration Now Open for Minnesota NAHRO Annual Conference
OCTOBER 12-14 at Madden's Conference Center in Brainerd, Minnesota Register & Save with the Early Bird Rate We are excited to celebrate fall at our annual conference which brings together hundreds of directors, staff and commissioners from housing and...
HUD 4350 Training – September 13 & 14 in Plymouth
WHEN: September 13 & 14 WHERE: Plymouth, MN at the Comfort Inn Minnesota NAHRO is proud to present this two day in person training with the national experts at Quadel. We are offering this training at a great price plus you save by keeping your travel...
HUD Expands Eligible Uses for HCV Admin Fees After NAHRO Advocacy
This week HUD published a notice [Notice PIH 2022-18 (HA)] expanding the eligible uses of the administrative fee for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The notice is titled “Use of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Mainstream Voucher Administrative Fees for...
Urge Congress to Pass FY22 HUD Funding Immediately
Take Action at NAHRO's Advocacy Center Congress needs to do its job! Congress has yet to approve the FY22 budget even though we are nearly 5 months into the fiscal year. The debate continues over the appropriate level of federal funding for HUD programs. Congress...
$2 Billion in 2022! Invest in Minnesota. Invest in Families. Invest in Housing.
With a $7.7 billion surplus and another $1.25M in American Rescue Plan funds, lawmakers have the opportunity to make real progress and reduce housing cost burden, improve the condition of homes, reduce home ownership disparity, and increase stability. In doing so,...
Minnesota Session Underway
Minnesota Legislative Session Opens with Historic Opportunity to Invest in Housing This week the 2022 Legislative Session opens and lawmakers have a historic opportunity to invest in Minnesotans. First, the state has significant federal funding to help address the...
Urge Senate to Pass Build Back Better Housing Investments
As the U.S. Senate negotiates the Build Back Better Act, the billions proposed for housing programs is at risk of being cut out. Join with other housing authorities urging Congressional leadership to preserve housing investments in the bill. Sign on to the...
Save the Date for These Minnesota NAHRO Events in 2022
Minnesota NAHRO members have had to adjust and adapt throughout this pandemic. 2022 is no different and Minnesota NAHRO is busy making plans so our members can connect and learn from each other during these challenging times. Mark your calendar for these...
Build Back Better Framework Preserves Housing Investments
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO As October comes to a close, we are on the brink of a historic investment in affordable housing but Congress needs to hear from you to get it over the finish line! This member update provides an...
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