http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa News from HUD's Northwest Office of Multifamily Housing (covering Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) en-us Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:10:23 GMT Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:10:23 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa Implementation date for the new Chapter 6 of HUD Handbook 4350.1, REV-1 has been extended. The September 29, 2009, date is no longer valid. The new proposed implementation date will be after January 1, 2010. FAQ’s should be coming soon. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/multifamily.cfm Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Webcast Archived Learn how to eliminate pests using green technologies. Learn about some of the creepy crawlies who are making a comeback and how to send them back to the Dark Ages. What is IPM? IPM EPA Fact Sheet Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/multifamily.cfm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-23846.pdf Comments requested regarding adding tracking in Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System of tenants with terminated assistance owing past due amounts to Housing Authorities, etc. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-23846.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-16hsgn.doc HUD Notice 09-16 October 2nd, 2009 - Temporary employment payments received from the U.S. Census Bureau excluded from annual income calculations used in determining housing assistance payments. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-16hsgn.doc http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-15hsgn.doc HUD Notice 09-15 October 1st, 2009 - Provides guidance to owners and management agents (O/As) on the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA provides legal protections to victims of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking which prohibit owner/agents from evicting or terminating assistance from individuals covered under VAWA. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-15hsgn.doc http://www.hud.gov/emarc/ Section 202/811 workshops. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/emarc/ http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-13h-09-36p.doc Applications for Housing Assistance Supplemental Information (Tenant Advocates) Guidance for owners and management agents (O/As) and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) regarding a tenant's right to provide a contact to advocate for special care or services, or to help resolve any issues that arise while living in HUD-assisted housing. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/notices/hsg/files/09-13h-09-36p.doc /local/shared/working/r10/mf/capadvlimits.cfm?state=wa The FHA Capital Advance Development Cost Limits schedules have been approved and are effective January 1, 2009. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 GMT /local/shared/working/r10/mf/capadvlimits.cfm?state=wa http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-20879.pdf The Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Final Rule effective date has been extended to January 31, 2010. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-20879.pdf http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/civilrightstraining.pdf?state=wa FREE Fair Housing Training in Anchorage September 24, 2009 Tue, 24 Aug 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/civilrightstraining.pdf?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa New 2009 Management Fee Ranges Mon, 10 Aug 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa The Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Final Rule CANNOT be implemented prior to the current effective date of September 30, 2009. Also, existing tenants and applicants should start the process of applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) if they do not already have one. The majority of current tenants without SSNs are under the age of six. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:10:23 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa 2009 Statutory Mortgage Limits posted Wed, 15 Jul 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa News from HUD's Northwest Office of Multifamily Housing (covering Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) Tue, 21 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/whatsnew.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/pmassignment.cfm?state=wa HUD Hub Project Manager Assignments updated Tue, 12 May 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/local/shared/working/r10/mf/pmassignment.cfm?state=wa http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm New page changes to the Section 8 Renewal Guide dated April 17, 2009, feature changes to Section 7, 16, Appendix 15-2, and Attachments 1 and 7. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/rhiip/eiv/eivapps.cfm Reminder: EIV Coordinator's contracts and/or property (ies) must be recertified annually for continued access. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/rhiip/eiv/eivapps.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/scp/resources.cfm Fiscal Year 2009 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator and Congregate Housing Services Program Grant Extension Procedures Thu, 16 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/scp/resources.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/scp/scphome.cfm Service Coordinator additional updates Thu, 16 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/scp/scphome.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm This primarily clarifies language in Chapter 4 regarding Section 8 renewals where owners have selected Option 2, Renewals at or Below Market Rents. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/exp/guide/chap5rev121908.pdf December 2008 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/exp/guide/chap5rev121908.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/exp/guide/sec8renewchp15att5n20chg.pdf September 2008 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/exp/guide/sec8renewchp15att5n20chg.pdf http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/forms/files/9250.pdf Brief background and instructions. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 GMT http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/forms/files/9250.pdf