HUD has issued Notice H 2025–07, extending the compliance deadline for certain provisions of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). Under the new guidance, implementation of HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 for HUD Multifamily Housing is now...
Each October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases the upcoming year’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for recipients of Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This adjustment reflects the changes in common household expenses...
On Friday, October 24, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.8%, effective January 1, 2026. This year’s adjustment is a touch higher than 2025’s 2.5% increase, but 0.4% less than the 2024 adjustment. The...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the inflation-adjusted values and the revised passbook rate for 2026. These adjustments are effective from January 1, 2026, and are essential for compliance with Sections 102 and 104 of the...
One of the topics that has really made the eHotline “hot” lately is how to treat Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits spending cards. These cards are granted to many Medicare Advantage customers to help supplement their medical/disability-related needs. The money...
HOTMA implementation for HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs has been a bit hazy since the publication of the HOTMA Final Rule in February of 2023. As we say farewell to 2024, HUD has cleared the air on two of the last lingering questions facing...
