Members should review carefully for deadlines to ensure receipt of funds.

The White House is seeking $2 billion for HUD’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program as part of its American Jobs Plan infrastructure proposal to Congress, according to a May 26^th White House fact sheet.

On May 28^th, the White House sent its full FY 2022 budget request to Congress. Overall, the request seeks a 15.1 percent, or $9 billion, increase for HUD.

As HUD significantly increases physical inspections, the agency has notified owners who can expect an inspection this calendar year. HUD will not require inspectors to be vaccinated but will require them to follow CDC guidelines for quarantining and testing if unvaccinated. HUD will also require inspectors to wear face shields when inspecting senior housing properties.

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announces a new approach to physical inspections during COVID-19, including more advance notice and adjusted prioritization, starting on June 1^st.

On an April 19^th call for affordable senior housing providers and CCRCs, CDC officials reviewed current COVID-19 guidance and recommendations, and senior HUD staff previewed federal partnerships to increase vaccine uptake among HUD-assisted residents.

HUD has updated the FAQs associated with the Section 202 Notice of Funds Availability, applications for which are due May 26^th.

The deadline to submit CSP requests to HUD is April 26^th.