National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

NAHRO will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, for a staff retreat! We're excited to gather, reflect on our successes and plan for the future. Staff will be back in the office on Friday, October 18.

"I grew up in public housing, so I've been watching it change [for some time] ... communities are really recognizing the value of the investment ... [PHAs] are a significant part of the solution." NAHRO President George Guy — supported by NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele, senior staff and member leaders — shared his perspective as a public housing agency leader this morning at HUD's HCV 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Happy 50th Birthday to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program! NAHRO leaders and staff are celebrating at HUD HQ today with other housers and participants from across the nation. Learn more and watch live: https://lnkd.in/e4mNRtj6

"When the Haven opens in the late spring or early summer of 2025, it will house 40 people, all of whom will be what the city considers “high utilizers” of the system: individuals with repeated interactions with emergency rooms, 911 services, or shelters." https://lnkd.in/gBrggwXh

The October edition of The NAHRO Monitor is out! In addition to exciting NAHRO election news, cybersecurity awareness tips and HUD updates, be sure to check out CEO Mark Thiele's message "Helpers and First Responders" https://ow.ly/vYww50TM7ip Full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/guwybitY

Join us for a 360 view of the FSS program with this week’s #TrainingTueday. We’ll explore the program through the lens of a case manager as you build skills in reviewing forms, calculating escrow, evaluating success, & meeting reporting requirements. tinyurl.com/2zscras8

Join us this Thursday, October 17 at 1:30 PM Eastern for a Housing Update from Washington! With the election fast approaching, NAHRO has drafted a 2024 Presidential Transition Document that will be shared with the incoming administration's transition team. Come learn about what NAHRO is doing to ensure that a new administration is aware of our organization, the incredible work that our members do, and our recommendations for how to improve and strengthen federal rental assistance and community development programs. This session is free and open to all! Register: https://lnkd.in/e9Qvpa9a

"Together, the combined 2,170 new, affordable homes funded through state borrowing and budget allocations fills just 8.2% of the estimated 26,351 new units needed to close the affordable housing gap across the state." https://lnkd.in/ge82bRvT

Looking to better maintain your Program Coordinating Committee? This week’s #TrainingTuesday helps you understand the resources that exist in your community & bring them together to benefit your FSS participants. Register now: tinyurl.com/mrxapezk

"In the world of affordable housing, area median income (AMI) is easily one of the most important metrics .... Some housing advocates find that uniformity problematic, especially for poor cities like Philadelphia." https://lnkd.in/evB4wzbi