Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

2008 OCAFs, effective February 11, 2008 - This notice establishes annual factors used in calculating rent adjustments under section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA) as amended by the Preserving Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens and Families into the 21st Century Act of 1999, and under the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990 (LIHPRHA). To see the full notice, click here; 2008 OCAFs

HUD released Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide revision dated January 15, 2008. An explanation of changes is included with the revised pages. Click on the following link for the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook dated 1/15/08. http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm

HUD released Section 8 Renewal Policy revisions dated December 12, 2006. An explanation of changes is included with the revised pages. Click on the link below to access the Renewal Policy revisions. NOTE: A significant clarification has been made in Chapter Six, for renewal of Section 8 contracts under Option 4. Under the new guidance, the "lesser of" test applies to each contract renewal, which includes Initial and Subsequent renewals. The "lesser of" test continues not to apply during Amend Rent Only years for multiyear HAP Contracts. Per guidance from HUD Headquarters, the policy is effective April 19, 2007. An owner selecting Option 4 and submitting the renewal package on or before April 19, 2007 is exempted from the "lesser of" test for Subsequent Renewals. The exception to this principle is the owner submitting a subsequent renewal package earlier than 120 days before the contract expiration date, for example 200 days, to avoid the "lesser of" test. They must comply with the new instructions. Click on this link to access the 12-12-2006 Section 8 Renewal Policy Revisions

HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 Change 2 Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs was posted to hudclips on 7/16/07. A transmittal outlining the changes is included in the HUDCLIPS posting. Click on the following link to access the transmittal and associated material.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1, CHG- 2

Notice PIH 2006-23 (VAWA) - The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was signed into law in January 2006. VAWA applies to residents of public housing and Section 8 multifamily housing programs. Among other things, it prohibits the removal of subsidy assistance and eviction of Section 8 residents if the grounds for taking the action is an instance of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking. HUD has issued a Notice (PIH 2006-23) regarding implementation of VAWA, and additional Guidance in PIH 2006-42 which includes information on a newly issued Certification Form. Click on the links below to access the documents. NOTE: VAWA applies to owners/agents of project-based Section 8 housing.

VAWA - Implementation of VAWA - PIH 2006-23

VAWA - Implementation of VAWA Certification Form HUD - 50066 - PIH 2006-42

VAWA - Certification Form HUD - 50066 - November 2006

VAWA - Federal Register Notice; HUD programs applicability - March 16, 2007

HUD released the Special Claims Processing Guide, June 2006. The Guide is effective for all special claims submitted on or after August 1, 2006. Click on the link below to access the updated Guide.
(As new questions and answers are added, they will be inserted into the appropriate section and will be highlighted in blue in order to distinguish the old from the new additions.)
Special Claims Processing Guide - Updated February 26, 2007

• To access HUD's implementation memorandum for the new Special Claims Guide; Click here

• Checklists are now required for all special claim submissions. To aid owners with their submissions, SHCC has developed checklists to ensure the proper documentation is submitted for successful claim processing. Owners/agents may also develop their own checklists. Click here to access SHCC owner checklists

•To access "HUD's Special Claims Processing Guide Frequently Asked Questions" pdf file; Click here

HUD has established a new information program, RHIIP ListServ, which is a weekly e-mail distribution on the latest developments in HUD Multifamily Housing, including occupancy related tips. Sign up for online service. Instructions can be found at this link - "RHIIP ListServ"

The following forms from Handbook 4350.3, REV-1, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs, have now been assinged HUD form numbers, OMB approval and/or OMB expiration dates. There are no changes to the language in any of the forms.

Assigned HUD form number, OMB approval number and OMB expiration date
Effective Date: O/As must begin using the new HUD Model Leases for all new admissions immediately and for existing tenants beginning with annual recertifications effective January 1, 2009, or later. Because forms that have OMB approval and OMB expiration dates cannot be modified, O/As who have lease modifications will need to develop lease addendums to incorporate the lease modifications. O/As who have had lease modifications approved by HUD or the Contract Administrator do not have to have the lease modifications included on the lease addendums approved again prior to implementation. Only if the O/A has obtained approval from HUD or the Contract Administrator to incorporate additional lease modifications must the O/A provide notice to the tenants in accordance with Chapter 6, Paragraph 6-12 of Handbook 4350.3 REV-1.

Race and Ethnic Data Reporting Form HUD-27061-H - Exhibit 4-3 - Race & Ethnic Data Reporting Form - new OMB expiration date. Effective Date: O/As must begin using this form immediately for new admissions and, when applicable, at the time of a tenant's interim or annual recertification.

Click on the following links to be directed to the form or publication of your choice:

HUD Regulation:

The Student Rule Issued December 30, 2005

Update on Obtaining EIV Access -For more information on EIV, please see the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System for Multifamily Housing Program Users website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/jfh/rhiip/eivhome.cfm

Owner Election Form - 9624 (OAHP Debt Restructuring)

HUD Form 92458 Rent Schedule Document

FY 2008 Income Limits

2008 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program for Fiscal Year 2008.

HUD's Criminal Background Screening Rule appears at 24 CFR Part 5, Sections 5.850 - 5.905. You can access these provisions by clicking on the following link, and scrolling to the Section numbers. HUD's Criminal Background Screening Rule

Notice: H 04-11 - This notice provides guidance to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Project Owners and Management Agents in determining annual and adjusted income in HUD's assisted housing programs under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173. If you have any questions regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card and Transitional Assistance can be found at the Department of Health Human Services website at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/media/press/release.asp?Counter=990

Eligibility, Income and Deduction Checklist

HUD-1140-OIG: Things You Should Know

Summary of Questions and Answers from Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 This will serve to advise you that HUD issued a summary of questions and answers from Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 Multifamily Mailbox on May 24, 2005 and updated in August 2007. The answers to the questions included in the summary are considered official policy. Click on the this link to the Questions and Answers.

TRACS Multi-Family Move-Out Request Form This form is used to request an HQ initiated move-out. This form is to be used only if submitting a MAT40 is not possible. This form does not replace MAT40's. You must obtain SHCC's approval prior to submitting the form.
Notice 00-18 - Admission and Occupancy Provisions of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) for Multifamily Housing Programs.