Advocacy Letters
Federal Court Order Reinstating Small Area FMRs (December 2017)
12/23/2017 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OPEN COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE et al., Plaintiffs, v. BEN S. CARSON, SR., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in his official capacity, et al., Defendants. Civil Action No. 17-2192 (BAH) Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell Read the full order … [Read more...] about Federal Court Order Reinstating Small Area FMRs (December 2017)
On New Federal Strategy to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures (Title VI Alliance, November 2017)
American Bar Association Resolution 119A (urging federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact legislation prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of lawful source of income) (adopted by ABA Housing of Delegates August 14-15, 2017)
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE SECTION OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW COMMISSION ON HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMISSION ON VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES REPORT TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES RESOLUTION RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact … [Read more...] about American Bar Association Resolution 119A (urging federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact legislation prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of lawful source of income) (adopted by ABA Housing of Delegates August 14-15, 2017)
HUD letter suspending mandatory Small Area FMR implementation (August 2017)
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, DC August 11, 2017 Dear PHA Executive Director: The Small Area Fair Market Rent (FMR) Final Rule was published on November 16, 2016 (81 FR 80567) and became effective on January 17, 2017. Under the final rule the use of Small Area FMRs is required in the administration of the HCV program for certain … [Read more...] about HUD letter suspending mandatory Small Area FMR implementation (August 2017)
