The 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has been announced! The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the 2027 COLA, which will increase Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits beginning in 2027. The 2027 COLA increase is 3.6%, compared with the 2.8% increase for 2026. What does this mean for affordable housing? For affordable housing professionals, the annual COLA announcement is an important reminder to review Social Sec

The HUD Exchange has released a free four-part NSPIRE seminar series to help agencies, owners, and management teams understand and prepare for the new inspection standards. With HOME and HTF properties required to comply by April 14, 2027, now is the time to learn the requirements, evaluate properties, and begin preparing for implementation.

HUD published the 2027 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook rates on August 3, 2026. These rates go in to effect for certifications effective January 1, 2027. The new inflationary rates summarized are as follows: Adjusted Item 2024 2025 2026 2027 Eligibility restriction on net family assets $100,000 $103,200 $105,574 $109,797 Value of net family assets for imputed returns $50,000 $51,600 $52,787 $54,898 Combined value of all non-necessary personal property excluded from n

In Affordable Housing, Management Agents and Owner Agents are required to maintain a written plan that outlines the property’s occupancy standards and helps prevent Fair Housing violations. This written plan is known as the Tenant Selection Plan (TSP). According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD 4350.3 Handbook, Chapter 4, Figure 4-2, at a minimum the following items must be detailed within an agency’s TSP: Project eligibility requirements Income lim

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It’s that time of year again—residents and applicants across the country are preparing to file their 2025 tax returns, and many will receive a tax refund. For affordable housing compliance purposes, it’s important to understand how these refunds are treated when determining program eligibility and benefits.

HUD’s 2026 Inflationary Adjustment: HOTMA vs. Non-HOTMA Explained There has been growing confusion across the affordable housing industry about HUD’s inflationary adjustments. The big question many property owners and managers are asking is simple: Do I need to use the HUD inflationary adjustment … or not? The answer is: it depends — specifically on whether your property is HOTMA compliant or still operating under pre-HOTMA rules . Let’s break it down. Why HOTMA Matters The

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 , setting the increase at 2.5% . This annual adjustment is designed to help Social Security beneficiaries keep pace with inflation and rising living costs. When the Increase Takes Effect The 2026 COLA increase becomes effective January 1, 2026 . Beneficiaries receiving Social Security retirement, disability, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see th