In lieu of using a software platform for grants administration, HUD grant specialists across the country have instead begun reaching out to Resident Service Coordinator grantees directly to sign their Notices of Award.

In comments to HUD, LeadingAge urged the agency to withdraw its proposed rule that would allow work requirements and time limits in affordable housing programs.

NYS approved an eleventh budget extender on May 11^th, extending budget negotiations through Thurs., May 14^th. LeadingAge NY provides service line talking points for members – please call legislators again this week!

The event brought together more than 70 affordable senior housing professionals and stakeholders for two days of education, updates, and peer networking focused on strengthening housing and services for older adults.

HUD belatedly released the Median Family Incomes and Income Limits for 2026. The Income Limits, effective May 1, 2026 instead of the usual April applicability, are used to define the terms “very low-income,” “low-income,” and “extremely low-income.”

LeadingAge is urging maximum support for and investment in critically needed housing assistance programs serving low-income older adults operated by HUD. Aging services stakeholders can easily reach out to your own senators and representatives using the national association’s action alert.