In conjunction with the announcement of Phase 2 of the Governor’s EXPRESS NY regulatory reform actions, the agency is proposing RRAP updates it says will better preserve affordable senior and low-income housing in rural communities for the needs of today.

The proposals include some streamlined reporting for LHCSAs and nursing homes, rent subsidies for certain tenants in affordable senior housing, and extension of deadlines to respond to OMIG overpayment audits.

The updated and re-released Middle Market Playbook now features a case study of Rochester’s Episcopal SeniorLife Communities as the organization developed its first two successful middle-income senior housing properties.

Following the publication of the Nov. 2^nd notice, full compliance with the HOTMA final rule and discretionary policies is mandatory for all resident income certifications with a Jan. 1, 2028 date or later.

Publication includes information on Medicaid work requirements, other federal policy changes.

On Oct. 19^th, HUD reopened the report used in the agency’s tenant information system to reverify the immigration status of certain tenants and has directed providers to submit the data within 60 days.