Monthly Archives: May 2021

Dan Rogers Named New Director of Production and Preservation for RD’s Multifamily Housing Field Operation Division

CARH’S BROADCAST E-MAIL – Regulatory Alert Today, Rural Development (RD) announced that Dan Rogers will become the Director of Production and Preservation for RD’s Multifamily Housing Field Operations Division. Mr. Roger has over 20 years of experience in affordable housing in both urban and rural America. RD’s announcement, from Nancie-Ann Bodell, Deputy Administrator for Multifamily…

RD Issues Unnumbered Letter on Supervised Bank Accounts  

CARH’S BROADCAST E-MAIL – Regulatory Update Rural Development (RD), recently published a May 12, 2021, Unnumbered Letter (UL) entitled, “Supervised Bank Accounts.” The UL replaces any previous ULs on this subject. According to RD, the UL was reissued in response to questions on Supervised Bank Accounts and the need for RD employees to provide identification.…

May 31st Deadline Approaching for CARH Scholarship Foundation Applications!

REMINDER Dear CARH Members: The May 31, 2021, extended deadline for the CARH Scholarship Foundation scholarship applications is quickly approaching!  If you have not already done so, please contact your on-site property managers to let them know about the CARH Scholarships so that they can safely encourage their residents to apply immediately! Click here for…

RD Status Update – CDC Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions

The following announcement was sent from Nancie-Ann Bodell, Deputy Administrator, Multifamily Housing, Rural Housing Service: Multifamily Housing Partners, We appreciate your commitment to providing quality affordable housing through this difficult time.  You may have seen news reports that the CDC’s temporary halt in residential evictions has been challenged in court.  We would like to remind…

HUD and HHS’s Joint Effort for Local Housing/Health Partnerships

Last week, HUD Secretary Fudge and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra announced a partnership to ensure that the national COVID-19 response delivers equitable and comprehensive care to those experiencing disproportionate impact, including HUD-assisted households. Click here for more infomration, including  how to host a vaccine confidence or access event.

Rural Development Multifamily Housing Updated Organization Chart; New USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development

CARH’S BROADCAST E-MAIL – Regulatory Alert 1) Rural Development Multifamily Housing Updated Organization Chart RD’s Multifamily Housing (MFH) Office updated their organization chart as of April 30, 2021. The updated chart reflects the most current staffing assignments within MFH. Please note, staff names have been hyperlinked with their email addresses for convenience. 2) New USDA…

Treasury Announces Additional $21.6 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Allocation

Today, the Department of Treasury, in conjuction with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced an additional $21.6 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance allocation. Click here for a Fact Sheet, and click here for updated FAQs.

Federal judge vacates CDC’s eviction moratorium

The Hill – May 5, 2021 Federal judge vacates CDC’s eviction moratorium

March/April 2021 Edition of CARH News

CARH’S BROADCAST E-MAIL – CARH News The March/April 2021 digital edition of CARH News, the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing’s (CARH) bimonthly digital newsletter, is now available online on CARH’s website, www.carh.org, or for viewing by clicking here. In this issue, you will find: Pandemic Year Two – Where We Stand Now A Cybersecurity…