Key Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) every year in mid-October. This is often an increase, but not always. Some years have seen a COLA of 0.0% The 2027 COLA increase is 3.6%, adjusting Social Security and...
On September 2, 2026, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs posted the draft TRACS Release 203A Monthly Activity Transmission (MAT) Guide for stakeholder review and comment on its website. For anyone tracking the pace of HOTMA implementation in...
In multifamily property management, maintaining compliance isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of a property’s long-term viability. Yet one essential tool often gets overlooked: the lease file audit. A comprehensive lease file audit uncovers hidden...
What is AFFH? AFFH stands for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and it’s a provision embedded in the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. While most of us know the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race,...
If you’re managing affordable housing properties or working with HUD programs, you’ve likely encountered HUD Form 2530, a document that plays a critical role in partner eligibility and compliance. For those looking into affordable housing, we’ll...
What is Area Median Income (AMI)? Area Median Income (AMI) is the midpoint household income for a specific geographic area, calculated annually by HUD, where half of the households earn more and half earn less. While AMI is commonly used, HUD’s official term is...
