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February 2023
NORTHWEST HUD HIGHLIGHTS
Serving Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
A Message from Regional Administrator Margaret Solle Salazar
Dear HUD Partners,
This month we are celebrating National Black History Month <https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/01/31/a-proclamation-on-national-black-history-month-2023/>
and I’d like to take a moment to reflect on how important our work in housing is in terms of righting historical wrongs and ensuring that the playing field is equal for all people.
At HUD, we know that inequities still exist for Black individuals and families buying a home, renting a home, and even living unsheltered, and we are taking action. This month, we published
a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_013> in the Federal Register <https://www.federalregister.
gov/public-inspection/2023-00625/affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing> that will take us one step closer to fulfilling the Fair Housing Act from 1968. This proposed rule will make
access to
affordable housing more equitable in communities across the country by asking HUD grantees to identify
inequities and create plans to address them. If you have ideas on how this rule should be shaped or
implemented, you have until April 10 to submit a comment <http://www.regulations.gov/commenton/HUD-2023-0009-0001> .
Last month, I joined communities in Oregon and Washington to conduct their unsheltered Point-in-Time counts, another tool for measuring racial inequalities across our region and country.
In Pierce County,
Washington I joined HHS Regional Director Ingrid Ulrey and Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier to hand out supplies to people who were living unsheltered, and in Salem, Oregon I joined
Mayor Chris Hoy and the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency as they conducted a count of people living unsheltered in the downtown area. We know these counts are not perfect,
and we also know they are tremendously
important to get an idea, however rough, of what is happening in communities from year to year. I am grateful for everyone across our region who volunteers for this work, it couldn’t
be done without you, and I can assure you that you are helping to bring resources and knowledge to help get people into safe and affordable homes.
Over the last few years, we have been living the consequences of under-investment in our communities. In
December, HUD released our Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_253> and our first full
Point-in-Time Count since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data showed that, nationally, the
investments made by the Biden-Harris Administration and through the American Rescue Plan, helped prevent an uptick in homelessness at the national level. But we know that across the
Northwest, we face a different
picture. In many communities, homelessness has increased significantly over the past two years. Of course,
behind each of those statistics is a real person. Behind each of those numbers is a real family facing the chaos and trauma of our own relatives moving in and out of shelters or living
in their cars. Worrying for their health and safety. Wondering how their situation will be resolved.
It doesn’t have to be like this.
At HUD we are doing something about it. Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, HUD is putting dollars and housing vouchers on the table for the first time specifically
to help communities address
unsheltered and rural homelessness. Last week, I was honored to join Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler for an event
in Portland to announce that $18.8 million is coming to the Northwest <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23-02-02> in funding for unsheltered and rural
homeless
programs. We are just getting started; we expect to announce additional awards in the coming weeks. And make no mistake, this is not business as usual. These new funding programs and
will engage everyone with a seat at the table to work together to get people into homes.
We know how to solve homelessness: by quickly helping individuals and families who are currently
homelessness obtain the stability of a home while preventing people from becoming homeless in the first place. I encourage you to take a look at All In <https://www.usich.gov/fsp/> ,
the new Strategic Plan from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. We all have a role to play to end homelessness. We know that when we invest in housing
people, it works.
Thank you for your commitment to this work.
In gratitude,
Margaret
HUD Region X News
PORTLAND, OR: Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Completion of Third Native American Affordable
Housing Development in Portland, Oregon’s Cully Neighborhood <https://indiancountrytoday.com/the-press-pool/ribbon-cutting-to-celebrate-completion-of-third-native-american-affordable-housing-developm
ent-in-portland-oregons-cully-neighborhood>
The Native American Youth and Family Center and Community Development Partners hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Hayu Tilixam affordable housing development
which offers 50 new affordable housing units within the Cully neighborhood.
SEATTLE, WA: Northmarq Arranges $20.8M Refinancing for Carkeek Park Place Apartments in |
Seattle <https://rebusinessonline.com/northmarq-arranges-20-8m-refinancing-for-carkeek-park-place-apartments-in-seattle/>
Northmarq secured the 35-year, fixed-rate loan using HUD’s FHA 223(f) program. Carkeek Park Place is a five-story building offering 80 market-rate apartments and 15,430 square feet of
ground-floor commercial space.
OLYMPIA, WA: $5 Million Grant Going Toward Services for Homeless Youth in Rural Washington Counties <https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/funding-to-help-kids-teens-experiencing-homelessness-wash
ington/281-d22c8684-f468-4d00-ae2c-704d2f85a906>
New funding from HUD will go toward programs for over 13,000 kids and teens in Washington with unstable housing. The more than $5 million grant will go towards 11 Washington counties
that are considered to be more rural, including Chelan, Kitsap, and Thurston.
SALEM, OR: Federal Program Grants $2 Million to House Oregonians Living with HIV/AIDS <https://www.thelundreport.org/content/federal-program-grants-2-million-house-oregonians-living-hivaids>
The federal government is granting more than $2 million to help Oregonians living with HIV/AIDS maintain stable housing. The money is part of a long-running program from HUD called Housing
Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS, which first began in 1992.
EAST WENATCHEE, WA: East Wenatchee Uses Federal Housing Money for Infrastructure Projects <https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/east-wenatchee-uses-federal-housing-money-for-infrastructure-projects/ar
ticle_3ba6da98-825c-11ed-9902-77b54e3825a6.html> The city of East Wenatchee used $498,978 in grant money from HUD to help pay for an improvement project on Hamilton Street. East Wenatchee
annually receives funding from HUD through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG).
WARRENTON, OR: Trillium House, an Affordable Housing Project in Warrenton, Close to Completion <https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/local/trillium-house-an-affordable-housing-project-in-warrenton-clos
e-to-completion/article_2e2294c8-8d35-11ed-8b3c-13607e4d8641.html>
Despite challenges posed by rising interest rates and supply chain issues, construction of Trillium House, a
42-unit affordable housing project, is set to be completed by May. Northwest Housing Alternatives is partnering with the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority on the project.
NAMPA, ID: USDA Host Roundtable to Discuss Affordable Housing for Farmworkers <https://www.kivitv.com/news/usda-host-roundtable-to-discuss-affordable-housing-for-farmworkers>
On Monday afternoon, the Department of Agriculture Rural Housing service held a roundtable to engage local stakeholders and Washington representatives on housing for local farm workers.
POCATELLO, ID: Get the Lead Out <https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/get-the-lead-out/article_991817fa-9373-11ed-b1b9-a75a06d5904f.html>
The city of Pocatello wants to help you protect your children from lead paint exposure and poisoning. Through a grant from HUD, the city of Pocatello Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program
may be able to rehabilitate your home while making it safe from lead paint hazards.
EUGENE, OR: Lane Receives Housing Vouchers for Residents with Disabilities <https://www.chronicle1909.com/2023/01/19/lane-receives-housing-vouchers-for-residents-with-disabilities/>
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley last week announced that six Oregon counties, including Lane County, will receive 80 vouchers from HUD to fund permanent affordable housing assistance
to Oregonians with extreme mental health concerns and disabilities.
LA GRANDE, OR: NE Oregon Housing Authority Gets $167K Grant to Renew Self-Sufficiency
Program <https://www.bluemountaineagle.com/news/ne-oregon-housing-authority-gets-167k-grant-to-renew-self-sufficiency-program/article_b2baac7c-9ddc-11ed-be16-6f05ce4028bf.html>
HUD announced it is providing $116 million in funding to public housing agencies across the country to
support the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, including $167,000 for the Northeast Oregon Housing Authority, which serves Grant, Union, Baker and Wallowa counties.
YAKIMA, WA: Yakima Neighborhood Health Gets Over $1.6 Million to Address Homelessness <https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakima-neighborhood-health-gets-over-1-6-million-to-address-homelessness/articl
e_8d94b7da-a403-11ed-b360-afdb7e63a968.html>
U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced over $9.1 million in federal awards from HUD to address homelessness in rural communities and unsheltered settings across Washington, including that
Yakima Neighborhood Health will receive $1,653,299 to address unsheltered homelessness.
VANCOUVER, WA: Bridgeview Resource Center, an Entity of Vancouver Housing Authority, Gets $260K <https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/feb/04/bridgeview-resource-center-an-entity-of-vancouver-housing-a
uthority-gets-260k/>
A Vancouver Housing Authority nonprofit entity, will receive $264,314 to continue helping low-income
families become financially independent. Nationally, HUD issued $109 million to more than 600 public
housing agencies for the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
PORTLAND, OR: Oregon Gets $9.5M in Federal Funds to Address Homelessness, Most Going to
Portland Metro <https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-gets-95m-in-federal-funds-to-address-homelessness-most-going-to-portland-metro>
Oregon is getting roughly $9.5 million in federal funds for housing and homelessness, with most going to the Portland metro area. Federal, state, county and city leaders gathered Thursday
for the announcement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
OLYMPIA, WA: Washington Receives $9 Million Grant in the Fight to End Homelessness <https://www.khq.com/news/washington-receives-9-million-grant-in-the-fight-to-end-homelessness/article_be787eae-a66f
-11ed-8e1f-5354a730d4bf.html>
The Washington State Department of Commerce has been awarded a $9 million grant from HUD set to provide new housing for people experiencing homelessness in parts of Washington.
EUGENE, OR: City Approves 81-Unit Affordable Housing Project <https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/city-approves-81-unit-affordable-housing-project/article_eedd5032-a4ea-11ed-a56d-37c689327f9c.html>
Eugene City Council approved the construction of an 81-unit affordable housing complex in the Jefferson neighborhood. Construction will cost $44 million and will be funded through a
combination of public and
private sources, including $1.2 million in HUD HOME funds.
BOISE, ID: First Batch of Idaho-Funded Housing Projects Awarded, Set to Build 1,000 Units Statewide <https://boisedev.com/news/2023/02/06/idaho-workforce-housing-projects-awarded/>
A thousand income-restricted housing units are coming to multiple corners of Idaho after the Idaho Legislature approved $50 million in federal relief funds last year. Two of the projects
are supplemented with other grant funds, like the HUD HOME program.
OAK HARBOR, WA: SPIN Cafe Awarded $600K for Homeless Services <https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/spin-awarded-600k-for-homeless-services/>
An Oak Harbor nonprofit that has been feeding and assisting homeless Whidbey residents for more than a
decade was awarded a $636,000 grant from HUD that will allow the group to move to a new location and
expand supportive services.
BOISE, ID: HUD to Assist Nearly 2 Million Homeowners Stay in Their Homes <https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/news/state/hud-to-assist-nearly-2-million-homeowners-stay-in-their-homes/article_32d62f0
b-2e03-50c2-87c5-d1f102e6c409.html>
HUD announced that, thanks to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs, approximately 2 million homeowners with FHA mortgages stayed in their homes from the beginning of the COVID-19
pandemic in March 2020 through December 2022.
Region X Funding Awards
HUD Awards Over $2 Million to Oregon HIV/AIDS Housing Programs <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_251> (December 13, 2022)
HUD announced it will award more than $13 million in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Renewal and Replacement Grants, including
$2,347,258 to two grantees in Oregon.
HUD, VA Award $25.4 Million to Provide Housing Assistance for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_256> (December
21, 2022)
HUD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA awarded $25.4 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to 99 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the
country, including three in Oregon and six in Washington.
HUD Awards $24.7 Million to Provide Affordable Housing to Support Community Living for
Non-Elderly People with Disabilities <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_001> (January 4, 2023)
HUD announced the award of $24.7 million to 98 local public housing authorities (PHAs) across the country to provide permanent affordable housing to non-elderly persons with disabilities,
including an award of 10 vouchers in Idaho, 80 in Oregon, 30 in Alaska, and 80 in Washington.
HUD Announces over $116 million to Public Housing Agencies for the Family Self Sufficiency Program <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_017> (January
26, 2023)
HUD announced over $109 million to 682 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) for the 2022 Renewal Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program including over $3 million in Oregon, $320,000 in Alaska,
over $800,000 in Idaho, and over $3.1 million in Washington.
HUD Grants Nearly $315 Million to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23-02-02> (February 2, 2023)
HUD announced the first set of communities to receive grants and vouchers to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings and in rural communities, including $9,185,335
to Washington and $9,499,213 to Oregon.
Funding Opportunities
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program - Update and Reissue <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341222> – CLOSING 3/14/2023
The purpose of the grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting awardees in undertaking programs to identify and
control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing.
HUD's FY 2022 and FY 2023 Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Program Notice of Funding Opportunity <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345644> – CLOSING 3/28/2023
As HUD’s integrated technical assistance and capacity building initiative, Community Compass is designed to help HUD’s customers navigate complex housing and community development challenges
by equipping them with knowledge, skills, tools, capacity.
Housing-Related Hazards & Lead-based Paint Capital Fund Program <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345380> – CLOSING 4/13/2023
The purpose of the NOFO is to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including
lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, fire safety, and asbestos.
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Research Center of Excellence <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345413> – CLOSING 5/18/2023
The purpose of this grant is to conduct research projects on multiple topics of strategic interest to HUD.
Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=343377> – CLOSING 6/30/2023
This Notice announces that HUD is accepting research proposals for such research partnerships and provides a general description of information that should be included in any research
proposal.
HUD Announcements
FHA Announces New Single Family Title II Forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Loan
Limits for 2023 <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_244> (December 1, 2022)
The FHA is announcing new loan limits for 2023 for its Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity
Conversion Mortgage insurance programs. Loan limits for most of the country will increase in the coming year due to house price appreciation during the first half of 2022,
HUD Announces Improvements to Climate-Forward Housing Program <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_247> (December 8, 2022)
HUD is announcing updated guidance on the use and eligibility of the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI). The RRI serves as a climate-friendly incentive program available to Public Housing
Agencies that encourages them to reduce their utility rates.
HUD Deputy Secretary Celebrates Seattle Exceeding House America Goals <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_250> (December 9, 2022)
HUD Deputy Secretary Todman and U.S. Congresswoman Jayapal joined Seattle Mayor Harrell, King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Marc Dones, and others to mark significant progress
in its effort
re-house households and increase the supply of affordable housing.
FHA Announces New Assistance Option to Help Senior Homeowners with Reverse Mortgages Impacted by COVID-19 <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_252> (December
15, 2022)
FHA is announcing new flexibilities to help senior homeowners with FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages who are behind on required property charge payments due to effects of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Halting Rapid Rise in Homelessness, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plan to Reduce Homelessness 25% by 2025 <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_254>
(December 19, 2022)
The Biden-Harris administration released a federal plan for ending homelessness in America that starts with the ambitious goal of reducing homelessness 25% by 2025 called All In: The
Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
HUD Releases 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_253> (December 19, 2022)
HUD released its Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 1 to Congress. The report found 582,462 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022, only a
.3% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness from 2020 to 2022.
HUD Seeking First-of-Its-Kind Public Input to More Equitably and Accurately Allocate Disaster
Recovery Funds <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_255> (December 20, 2022)
HUD released two new Requests for Information asking the public for feedback on how to simplify, modernize, and more equitably distribute critical disaster recovery funds: Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation.
FACT SHEET: 2022 HUD Year in Review <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_261> (December 23, 2022)
This year, Secretary Marcia L. Fudge led HUD to bold action in pursuit of the agency’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. These
actions aligned with key
Biden-Harris Administration priorities.
Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America's Transportation Sector <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_010> (January
12, 2023)
The Biden-Harris Administration released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.
Developed by DOE, DOT, HUD, and the EPA. The Blueprint is a landmark strategy for cutting all greenhouse emissions from the transportation sector by 2050.
HUD Secretary Announces Step Towards Addressing Bias in the Home Appraisal Process for People Seeking FHA Financing <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_011>
(January 12, 2023)
HUD announced that the FHA is creating a process that people seeking FHA financing can use to request a
review of their appraisal if they believe the results may have been skewed by racial bias.
HUD Announces $568 Million Available to Address Lead-based Paint and Additional Housing-related Hazards <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_012> (January
13, 2023)
HUD announced two historic Notices of Funding Opportunities that will make homes healthier and safer for low-income families. Since 1993, HUD has granted over $2.7 billion to protect
children, families, and
individuals from exposure to lead and other hazards in their homes.
HUD Announces New Proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule, Taking a Major Step
Towards Rooting Out Longstanding Inequities in Housing and Fostering Inclusive Communities <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_013> (January 19, 2023)
HUD will imminently publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register aimed to remedy the effects of the long history of discrimination in housing, will help to foster
opportunity in communities across the country where every resident can thrive.
HUD Announces $5.5 Million in Funding Opportunity for Hispanic Serving Institutions <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_014> (January 20, 2023)
HUD announced that it will make available $5.5 million for Hispanic Serving Institutions to establish research Centers of Excellence to conduct housing and community development research.
HUD Proposes Expanded Support for Housing Counseling Services Tailored to the Needs of Tribal
Communities <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_016> (January 26, 2023)
HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register outlining housing counselor certification requirements for housing counseling conducted in connection with the Indian Housing Block
Grant and the Indian
Community Development Block Grant programs.
HUD Announces Over 100,000 Families & Individuals Housed Through "House America" Homelessness Initiative <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_015> (January
26, 2023)
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that states, municipalities, and tribes who joined House America have housed more than 100,000 households experiencing homelessness and added
over 40,000 affordable
housing units into development.
Federal Housing Administration Expands Assistance Options for Borrowers Struggling to Make
Mortgage Payments <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_023> (January 30, 2023)
The FHA is expanding and enhancing its set of loss mitigation options used to help borrowers struggling to make mortgage payments on their FHA-insured mortgages. The enhancements extend
FHA's highly effective COVID-19 loss mitigation options to all eligible borrowers.
HUD's Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity-Building Program seeking Technical Assistance Providers <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_025>
(January 31, 2023)
HUD is announcing the availability of at least $80,681,000 for the Community Compass TA Program and
capacity-building activities for HUD’s customers. This program is focused on solving complex housing and
community development challenges.
HUD Announces New Resources for Advancing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisor
ies/HUD_No_23_026> (February 1, 2023)
HUD announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the Violence Against Women Act.
HUD Secretary Announces Major Milestone of Assisting Nearly 2 Million Homeowners Stay in their Homes <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_031> (February
8, 2023)
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that, thanks to Federal Housing Administration programs,
approximately 2 million homeowners with FHA mortgages were able to stay in their homes from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 through December 2022.
HUD Issues Updated Guidance to Enhance Use of Supportive Services Programs at Properties for
Low-Income Seniors <https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_032> (February 9, 2023)
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today new guidance to reinforce the importance of required supportive service programs and the many allowable uses of supportive
services funds to support
independent living for seniors.
Upcoming Training and Events
Lead Safe Housing Rule Webinar Series: Subpart L <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/lead-safe-housing-rule-webinar-series-subpart-l-winter-2023/4891>
February 14-15, 2023 - This webinar provides guidance for participants to review federal lead regulations with a focus on the LSHR activities for public housing programs (Subpart L).
Public Housing Repositioning: Wednesday Webinar Series: How to Prepare and Submit a SAC
Application <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/public-housing-repositioning-wednesday-webinar-series-how-to-prepare-and-submit-a-sac-application/4943>
February 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST - This webinar will help PHAs to complete and submit their
applications to the Special Applications Center using the IMS/PIC system.
Housing Counseling Basics Webinar Series <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/housing-counseling-basics-webinar-series/4840>
February 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST – This series will provide training for HCA staff on required
counseling tasks, grant administration, and HUD's policies and procedures.
Housing Solutions in Rural Recreation Communities <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/housing-solutions-in-rural-recreation-communities>
February 15, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST - This webinar will cover resources and strategies for communities to leverage their recreation and tourism venues to address housing solutions.
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Virtual Problem-Solving Clinics: One-on-One Technical Assistance <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/home-arp-allocation-plan-virtual-problem-solving-clinics-one-
on-one-technical-assistance>
February 16 - March 14, 2023 - HUD's OAHP is sponsoring additional HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Virtual Problem-Solving one-on-one TA clinics for PJs.
COVID-19 Planning & Response for Homeless Assistance Providers Office Hours <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/covid-19-planning-response-for-homeless-assistance-providers-office-hours-f
ebruary-17-2023>
February 17, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST - SNAPS Office Hours are for homeless assistance providers and their partners to discuss COVID-19 planning and response.
Incorporating Phase I Environmental Site Assessments into the HUD Environmental Review <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/incorporating-phase-1-environmental-site-assessments-into-the-hu
d-environmental-review>
February 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST - This training will discuss the use of Phase I ESAs for
HUD-assisted projects in relation to HUD environmental review.
Disaster Recovery & Fair Housing Series on Equitable Engagement: Peer-to-Peer Learning Panel <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/disaster-recovery-fair-housing-series-on-equitable-engagem
ent-peer-to-peer-learning-panel/4946>
February 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST - CDBG-DR grantees and community stakeholders will share their insights on equitable disaster recovery program design and implementation.
Combating Appraisal Bias Series: What Housing Counselors Need to Know <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/combating-appraisal-bias-series-what-housing-counselors-need-to-know/4930>
February 22, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST - This session will discuss the strategies outlined in the PAVE
Action Plan to combat bias, as well as current resources to support individuals.
Housing Services for Persons Impacted by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Webinar Series <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/vawa-housing-services-series/4890>
February 23 - March 9, 2023 - This series will help participants augment the crucial housing services they
already provide, to support survivors seeking housing-related assistance.
NFHTA Basics of Fair Housing - February 2023 <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/nfhta-basics-of-fair-housing-february-2023/4935>
February 27 - March 2, 2023 – This course ensures that FHIP and FHAP participants have a foundational framework to carry out their duties in a professional and proficient manner.
HOTMA Income and Assets Training Series – Over-Income Limits for Public Housing Families <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/hotma-income-and-assets-training-series-over-income-limits-for
-public-housing-families/4942>
March 2, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST - This webinar will discuss Section 103 of HOTMA and the new
limitations on tenancy and program participation for families in public housing
NFHTA Fundamentals of Fair Housing - FHAP Investigation - March 2023 <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/nfhta-fundamentals-of-fair-housing-fhap-investigation-march-2023/4936>
March 20-23, 2023 - This course is designed to ensure that FHIP and FHAP intake officers and investigators have a basic framework to carry out their duties.
2023 CDBG-DR Problem Solving Clinic <https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/2023-cdbg-dr-problem-solving-clinic>
April 25-27, 2023 - This hybrid clinic will allow CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT grantees to network and learn about specific rules and requirements.
In Case You Missed It
HUD PD&R Regional Reports: Northwest <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/USHMC/reg/Northwest-rr-2Q2022.pdf>
HUD PD&R Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis: Kennewick, WA <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/pdf/KennewickRichlandWA-CHMA-22.pdf>
HUD PD&R Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis: Tacoma, WA <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/pdf/TacomaLakewoodWA-CHMA-22.pdf>
HUD PD&R Housing Market Profile: Fairbanks, AK <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/USHMC/reg/FairbanksAK-HMP-May22.pdf>
HUD PD&R Article: Understanding the Pandemic and Senior Housing Equity <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/pdredge/pdr-edge-featd-article-122022.html?>
HUD PD&R Quarterly Update: Institutional Investors in Housing <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011zsY71lquh-y8hNbQpT-Xd5QPgCnrZbtiobvnRIiqgpV0LENjIV8S6CJTk5L6IbqftFjNMY7pzCp7iGx7slRW678H58akZD601WDF9j9
6oZmfggwGWmE7zqMoSxVjlbnU164McAcGCu4sxHFjpOoo8E5GIHKCNTs1zwaTFl0Xft-OApPYmE2p_zA5E0KPoefwb13MB1By0-f5I9N4KsqTjrNYOl85hOMV_gNNdUQDtbbiNRAUt7ngmlAY_ox5X1rLvs4tcHbEY5v8gYJSM6MjA==&c=AqhwcyYrJORJlTZoPaPk
zscu5bntN-CtA3KTR0XcCsA2Y2rd1sC5MQ==&ch=ZXAerDnjhwQv_t_Rj-sa6HwMFAPMwTslWAVHv3dDs617vNwfXS-8VA==>
HUD PD&R Evidence Matters Winter 2023 <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/winter23/index.html>
HUD PD&R Article Breaking Barriers for Renters <https://www.huduser.gov/portal/pdredge/pdr-edge-featd-article-020723.html?>
SAMHSA Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People at Risk for or
Experiencing Homelessness guidebook <https://hudexchange.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=87d7c8afc03ba69ee70d865b9&id=ee5beaf7c8&e=8016398081>
White House Blueprint for a Renter Bill of Rights <https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/White-House-Blueprint-for-a-Renters-Bill-of-Rights.pdf>
@HUDNorthwest <https://twitter.com/HUDNorthwest>
Seattle Regional Office
Regional Administrator: Margaret Solle Salazar
Deputy Regional Administrator: Michael Look
Regional Public Affairs Officer: Vanessa Krueger
Email: Vanessa.J.Krueger@hud.gov <mailto:Vanessa.J.Krueger@hud.gov>
Customer Service: WA_Webmanager@hud.gov <mailto:WA_Webmanager@hud.gov>
Phone: (206) 220-5101
Web: www.hud.gov/washington <http://www.hud.gov/washington>
State Field Offices
Alaska
Anchorage Field Office Director: Chad Stovall
Customer Service: AK_Webmanager@hud.gov <mailto:AK_Webmanager@hud.gov>
Phone: (907) 677-9800
Web: www.hud.gov/alaska <http://www.hud.gov/alaska>
Idaho
Idaho State Director: Brian Dale
Customer Service: ID_Webmanager@hud.gov <mailto:ID_Webmanager@hud.gov>
Phone: (208) 334-1990
Web: www.hud.gov/idaho <http://www.hud.gov/idaho>
Oregon
Portland Field Office Director: Bryan Guiney
Customer Service: OR_Webmanager@hud.gov <mailto:OR_Webmanager@hud.gov>
Phone: (971) 222-2600
Web: www.hud.gov/oregon <http://www.hud.gov/oregon>
Washington
Seattle Field Office Director: Gary Gant
Customer Service: WA <mailto:WA_Webmanager@hud.gov> _Webmanager@hud.gov <mailto:AK_Webmanager@hud.gov>
Phone: (206) 220-5101
Web: www.hud.gov/washington <https://www.hud.gov/washington>
Additional Resources
For Public Housing: 1-800-955-2232
For Housing Counseling: 1-800-569-4287
For Housing Discrimination: 1-800-669-9777 (or 1-800-927-9275 for TTY)
For Multifamily Complaints: 1-800-MULTI-70 (1-800-685-8470)
For Office of Inspector General: 1-800-347-3735
At www.hud.gov <http://www.hud.gov> , you can find information on most of our programs, including information and
resources related to COVID-19 at www.hud.gov/coronavirus <http://www.hud.gov/coronavirus> .
If your mortgage is insured by FHA: 1-800-Call-FHA (1-800-225-5342) or email: Answers@hud.gov <mailto:Answers@hud.gov>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the most up-to-date information on COVID-19. For updates from CDC, visit www.coronavirus.gov <http://www.coronavirus.gov>
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Gary D. Gant, Director
Washington State Field Office
Office of Field Policy and Management
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
909 First Avenue, Suite 610
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 202-340-5932/ Email: Gary.D.Gant@hud.gov <mailto:Gary.D.Gant@hud.gov>