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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...
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...
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...
Senate Issues HUD Funding Proposal
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO This member update provides the latest update on HUD FY22 appropriations bills plus don't forget to join us for our next COVID Update on Thursday, October 28 at 1pm. More details & registration...
HUD Guidance on New Notice Requirements for Evictions
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO This member update provides important HUD guidance on notice requirements for evictions plus 2022 COLA increase announces. Also mark your calendars for our next COVID Call on Thursday, October 28 at...
HUD Announces New Eviction Requirements
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO This member update provides an important HUD update on notice requirements for evictions & help us ensure housing remains in the infrastructure bill. Plus check out the recent postings on our Job...
Awards & 2021 Out Of Reach Report
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO This week our member update includes the latest Out of Reach report plus don't forget to nominate your deserving colleague for their work during this pandemic. Check out the details on both below...
