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HUD Publishes PIH 2024-08: Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Model Activity Requests
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- On: 04/08/2024 07:46:11
- In: PIH Notices
The purpose of this Notice is to provide IHBG formula recipients with updated information on the process to follow when requesting approval for IHBG model activities. This Notice replaces Program Guidance 2013-09 (R).
| Special Attention of: Public Housing Agencies Public Housing Hub Directors Public Housing Program Center Directors Regional and Field Office Directors Resident Management Corporations |
Notice PIH 2024-08 Issued: April 8, 2024 Expires: This Notice remains in effect until amended, rescinded, or superseded. Supersedes: ONAP Program Guidance 2013- 09(R) Cross References: NAHASDA, ONAP Program Guidance 2018-02a (Guidance for Completing the Indian Housing Plan/ Annual Performance Report (form HUD52737)), and 2018-02 Attachment Indian Housing Plan and Annual Performance Report Form Guidance, ONAP GEMS Grantee User Guide, ONAP Program Guidance 2020-02 Useful Life and Binding Commitments |
SUBJECT: Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Model Activity Requests
I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Notice is to provide IHBG formula recipients with updated information on the process to follow when requesting approval for IHBG model activities. This Notice replaces Program Guidance 2013-09 (R).
II. BACKGROUND: Section 202(6) of the Native American Housing Assistance and SelfDetermination Act (NAHASDA), 25 USC §4132(6), enables recipients to undertake model activities if they are designed to carry out the purposes of NAHASDA. These model activities are housing activities not explicitly listed elsewhere in Section 202 of the statute.
Model activities must be approved by HUD prior to being carried out by the recipient. All model activities must benefit affordable housing residents, including families residing in housing units developed under the United States Housing Act of 1937, families receiving NAHASDA assistance for affordable housing, eligible families applying for NAHASDA assistance, and other housing units which meet the requirements of Title II of NAHASDA.
HUD will review all proposals with the goal of approving the activities, and encouraging the flexibility, discretion, and self-determination granted to Indian tribes under NAHASDA to formulate and operate innovative housing programs that meet the intent of NAHASDA (24 CFR §1000.112).
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