CARES Act COVID-19 Supplemental Payments

Sarah SnowUncategorized

SHCC ListServ #211: https://conta.cc/3h7Yisw

CARES Act COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSP)
Greetings Owners, Agents, and Site Staff, 

We have some important news! HUD has set aside funds from the CARES Act to help eligible Section 8 project owners offset some operating expense increases incurred to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. HUD is expected to release a detailed Housing Notice next week on the steps required to submit a COVID-19 Supplemental Payment (CSP) request. SHCC will be processing your CSP requests, and we are currently taking all necessary steps to be fully prepared to expedite your requests in the manner you have come to expect from us. As we await further instructions from HUD, here are some key points. 

What you need to know: 
▪Funding is broken into two categories: Tier 1 (claim requests that are below a HUD-set monetary threshold based on property type and number of units) and Tier 2 (claim requests that exceed the HUD threshold amount). 

▪Tier 1 claim requests require only the completed CSP Claim Checklist and CSP Request Form (HUD 52670-E), while Tier 2 claim requests require additional documentation and receipts supporting operating expenses. 

▪Other factors considered in the threshold calculation include elderly status, Service Coordinator funding, number of assisted units, cash surplus, MOR/REAC scores, and timely voucher submissions.  

▪Owners may submit one claim request per property, to include all eligible expenses between 3/27/2020 and 7/31/2020. The HUD Notice will include information about what is considered an eligible expense. 

▪Complete claim submissions will include: Owner CSP Claim Checklist, HUD Form-52670-E, and paid receipts for items owners expended due to COVID-19 during HUD’s timeframe (if the amount exceeds the Tier I threshold). All Forms will be made available upon release of the HUD Notice.

ALL claim submissions must be sent directly to SHCC (not HUD). Please email all submissions and CSP-related questions toCARES@shccnet.orgGiven the quick turnaround requested by HUD, submissions must be made electronically.

▪While not first come, first serve, the window for submitting complete claim requests will be very short – possibly less than 2 weeks. Additionally, incomplete claim submissions must be corrected within 2 business days or they will be rejected.    

What you can do now to prepare: 
▪Begin gathering supporting documentation for all COVID-related operating expenses incurred between 3/27/2020 and 7/31/2020.

▪Check the HUD and SHCC websites frequently for the released Housing Notice. Please contact us at CARES@shccnet.org with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Team SHCC

NEW Guidance for Landlords

Sarah SnowCompliance, Disaster Preparation, Vouchers

Today, HUDs Office of Multifamily Housing published a COVID-19 Guidance for Landlords, titled Promoting Housing Stability During the COVID-19 Emergency.  This guidance is intended for multifamily property owners and managers. Information includes:

  • what types of evictions and fees are covered under the CARES Act eviction moratorium.
  • how to inform residents that they may request interim re-certifications after a loss of income.
  • how to work with residents to create a repayment plan.

The Promoting Housing Stability During the COVID-19 Emergency guidance can be viewed here.

FEMA Updates for COVID-19 Disaster Preparation

Sarah SnowDisaster Preparation, Events, Training Opportunities

SHCC ListServ #209: https://conta.cc/2XVrdbb

Release date: May 20, 2020 Release Number: HQ-20-146


WASHINGTON – To address the challenges of managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this year’s hurricane season, FEMA has released the “ COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season ” to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for disasters, while continuing to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19).
The guide provides actions that organizations can take to prepare for response and recovery operations during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. Specifically, the guidance:

  • Describes anticipated challenges to disaster operations posed by COVID-19;
  • Highlights planning considerations for emergency managers based on current challenges;
  • Outlines how FEMA plans to adapt response and recovery operations;
  • Creates a shared understanding of expectations between FEMA and emergency mangers; and,
  • Includes guidance, checklists and resources to support emergency managers response and recovery planning.

Additionally, FEMA is offering four webinars that will help to expand awareness and understanding of the guidance. Please consider registering for one of the webinars. Space is limited so register soon:
Webinar 2:  FEMA Adobe Connect10 – 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 4.

Webinar 3:  FEMA Adobe Connect1 – 2 p.m. ET on Monday, June 8.

Webinar 4:  FEMA Adobe Connect3 – 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 10.