Housing
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COVID-19 suspension of foreclosures and evictions for Fannie Mae and Freddic Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend foreclosures for 60 days because of COVID-19. This suspension applies to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed single family mortgages. Previously the Federal Housing…
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VA mortgage special relief for COVID-19
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued information regarding special relief for COVID-19. VA will conduct meetings by telephone with persons for people with symptoms of or exposed to COVID-19. VA encourages holders or guaranteed loans to…
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VA request for foreclosure moratorium
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) strongly encourages loan holders to establish a 60 day moratorium beginning on March 18, 2020 on completing foreclosures or initiating new foreclosures on loans. VA regulations allow additional interest in a guarantee…
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Interim housing and homeless program guidance on COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding CDSS housing and homeless programs for COVID-19. The guidance relates to CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA), CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), Bringing Families Home (BFH), Housing and Disability…
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Temporary Waiver of Servicing Policy Regarding In-Person Borrower Contact
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a waiver of its requirement that mortgagees have face-to-face contact with borrowers to determine the borrower’s circumstances and appropriate repayment plan because of COVID-19. This waiver…
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FHA mortgage and eviction moratorium
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a directive that properties secured by FHA- insured Single Family mortgages are subject to a 60 day moratorium on foreclosure. The moratorium applies to initiation of…
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Tenant Protection Vouchers for foster youth
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has guidance regarding Tenant Protection Vouchers for foster youth. Tenant Protection Vouchers are now available for Family Reunification Program-eligible foster youth in communities that do not administer Family…
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Utility Rate Reduction Incentive in Public Housing
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has guidance regarding use and eligibility of the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI). The RRI is a financial incentive for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to pursue special and significant efforts…
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Emergency call systems in public housing
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued guidance on emergency call systems in public housing. There is no requirement to install emergency call systems in public housing. HUD does not prescribe the type…
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Rescission of prior policy on use of work preference in public housing
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rescinded PIH Notice 2011-33 regarding use of work preferences for public housing waiting list management and as a lease provision. (PIH Notice 2019-26, December 16, 2019.)