The House Financial Services Committee considered 17 bills as part of its hearing on housing infrastructure legislation on April 14^th, including a draft bill that would provide $2.5 billion for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. The funding could also be used to provide residents with access to high-speed internet.

LeadingAge welcomes the increases in funding levels sought by the request.

Updated standards include changes to fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide alarm requirements.

Effective April 1^st, HUD issued FY 2021 income limits to determine eligibility for assisted housing programs, including HUD Sections 8, 202, and 811.

Moratorium extended until June 30, 2021.

The proposed rule would have changed the way that HUD rental assistance is prorated to households with a mixed eligible immigration status.

Updated Q&A discusses testing and vaccine clinics at HUD-assisted communities as well as use of operating funds for preparedness activities on site.

New tools for residents and owners.