The new secretary has spoken publicly about leveraging tax code-based tools, rather than direct subsidy, to invest in housing and signaled an effort to rescind equal access protections for HUD housing and shelter programs.

LeadingAge is closely following whether, when, and how continuing efforts by the White House may impact the flow of funding and the federal workforce that aging services and affordable senior housing providers rely on.

The Jan. 6^th final rule, which would make key changes to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, is delayed until April 20^th in response to the Trump administration’s current regulatory freeze.

HUD has released its highly anticipated FAQs on how Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits may interact with HUD-assisted housing.

Although no awardees were located in NY, LeadingAge members received the majority of new Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly awards announced Jan. 15^th.

The agency announced $40 million for new or expanded three-year Service Coordinator grants in 107 multifamily housing communities across the U.S.

The OCAFs announced on Dec. 11^th incorporate previous feedback from LeadingAge; LeadingAge’s Jan. 10^th comments call out inherent shortcomings in the OCAF process and urge additional action.

The final rule follows a years-long process to enhance and streamline the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which many LeadingAge members use to develop new affordable housing for older adults.