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HUD Heartland NewsVolume 6, Issue 2 View the published version of the Newsletter with photos In this issue:
Calendar of Events:March 6 March 15 April 25 May 22-24 Safe Home a Reality in Sioux FallsAfter several years of planning, Safe Home is finally a reality. Safe Home will provide housing for 33 of the most chronic homeless individuals in Sioux Falls. Each of the 500 sq. ft. units consists of a single bed, table, chairs, small refrigerator, and microwave. The project was built on land donated by Minnehaha County and funded with $2.26 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, $340,900 in HUD funding, $458,956 from Minnehaha County, and a $338,680 loan from South Dakota Housing Development Authority. Safe Home follows the Housing First concept which maintains that a homeless individual's primary need is to obtain stable housing. Once stable housing is established, other concerns such as addiction, unemployment, health issues or other factors that have contributed to homelessness can be addressed. They are less likely to be admitted to detoxification, fewer emergency room visits, and less encounters with law enforcement, resulting in fewer days in incarceration. With those factors, the Minnehaha County Human Services Department estimates it will save $15,000 annually for every person housed at Safe Home. Minnehaha County Human Services will staff the facility and provide intensive case management for the residents. Over $1.1 Million Awarded for Homeless ProgramsThe recent announcement of over $1.1 million in funding for homeless programs in South Dakota will allow agencies, which are members of the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (www.housingforthehomeless.org/), to continue operating in 2012. The Continuum of Care grants provide permanent and transitional housing to homeless persons as well as services that include job training, health care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and child care. The grants are awarded competitively to local programs to meet the needs of their homeless clients. The agencies receiving funding are: Cornerstone Rescue Mission $73,704; Inter-lakes Community Action $319,373; Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health $126,978; Lutheran Social Services $190,217; Pennington County Housing $160,560; Sioux Falls Housing $278,940; and South Dakota Housing Development Authority $40,443. Save the Date!Fair Housing Training will be held in Rapid City on April 25, 2012. Your Door to FHA HomeownershipPhone toll-free (800) 225-5342, M-F, 7am-7pm CT Condominium Approval ProcessThere are two project approval processing options available when submitting a condominium unit for FHA approval: HUD Review and Approval Process (HRAP) and Direct Endorsement Lender Review and Approval Process (DELRAP). The applicable condominium documentation requirements are the same regardless of the option selected. HUD has published a Condominium Project Approval and Processing Guide (Guide) that provides the FHA condominium project approval and processing requirements. The contents of the Guide are applicable for all condominium project approvals where a single unit is insured under Section 203(b) or Section 203(k) of the National Housing Act. A list of approved condominium projects can be found online (https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm). FHA Training OpportunitiesEnergy Efficient Mortgage WebinarFHA will present an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Webinar on February 22, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT. The free webinar explains how to obtain the "present value of the energy saved." The training course provides real estate professionals, housing counselors, and lenders with an overview of the EEM process. Registration for the webinar is required. Register online (www.visualwebcaster.com/FHA/84847/reg.html). If there are any questions about the webinar, send an email to: denverhoc-pudtraining@hud.gov. Basic Income and Assets Underwriting WebinarOn February 28, at 10:00 a.m. CT, FHA will present a Basic Income and Assets Underwriting Webinar. This free webinar is intended for mortgage loan officers, underwriters and processors, new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of basic FHA income and assets underwriting policies. Topics will include effective income, rental income and the self-employed individual's income. Acceptable sources of funds including gift fund and secondary financing guidelines will also be covered. Register for the webinar (www.visualwebcaster.com/FHA/85034/event.html). Electronic Class (EClass) TrainingFHA also offers web-based Electronic Class (EClass) training for HUD-approved servicing lenders and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. The EClass System provides training on FHA's loss mitigation programs, including FHA's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), as well as continuing education on issues that have generated the most industry questions and requests for further training. To learn more about EClass, read Mortgage Letter 09-45. To register for EClass, visit HUD's National Servicing Center's website. To learn more about all current FHA training, visit FHA's Single Family Housing Events and Training website or call FHA at (800) 225-5342. South Dakota Single Family FHA Information
One-Stop Tool for Public Housing AuthoritiesHUD is launching the Public and Indian Housing (PIH) One-Stop Tool (POST) for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) as part of HUD's Delivering Together Initiative. POST for PHAs is a one-stop website that enables PHAs to quickly access PIH systems, tools, program requirements, training opportunities, and more. The POST home page organizes information into eight categories that PHAs have indicated are the most helpful to them. Another useful feature is the PIH A-Z Index, an alphabetical list of information relevant to PHA programs. Additionally, HUD has several new features under development that will make web content even more accessible, including a Calendar of Due Dates for PHAs, an email suggestion box for PHAs, and a list of PIH forms. Funding for Homeless VeteransNine Indian tribes in South Dakota will receive over $37 million in Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) from HUD for a range of affordable housing activities. The funding was part of $404 million in IHBG grant allocations recently awarded nationwide. The IHBG funds are distributed each year based on a formula to eligible Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entities. The formula considers local needs and housing units under management by the tribe or designed entity.
Neighborhood Stabilization Funds AvailableThe South Dakota Housing Development Authority (www.sdhda.org/sdhda-main-website/sdhda-news/funds-available-for-neighborhood-stabilization-program-3-nsp3) (SDHDA) recently announced about $1 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 3 grants is now available for acquiring and redeveloping foreclosed and abandoned properties in South Dakota. The NSP 3 funds are part of a third round of funding awarded to SDHDA as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The funds provide assistance for state and local governments and communities to acquire, rehabilitate, resell or redevelop foreclosed or abandoned properties. The funds are intended to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes. For more information on the NSP 3 Program or to submit an application, visit SDHDA's website (www.sdhda.org/sdhda-main-website/stimulus-funding/neighborhood-stabilization-program). The deadline for applications is March 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Homeless DefinitionOn December 5, 2011, HUD published the final rule (www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-05/pdf/2011-30942.pdf) on the clarification of the definition of homeless in the Federal Register in 24 CFR Parts 91, 582, and 583. The final rule establishes four categories under which an individual/family may qualify as homeless:
Disaster Planning and RecoveryPreparing for a Disaster Snow storms, tornadoes, fires, flooding, etc. have all affected South Dakota. Last year's flooding brought awareness to how vulnerable we are to disasters. Recognizing an imminent disaster and knowing what to do to protect yourself will help you take effective steps to prepare beforehand and aid recovery after the event. A few ways to prepare for any disaster are to assemble a supply kit and develop an emergency plan. Each disaster is unique; therefore, by learning about the specific threats and the actions to take for each, you are preparing how to react in an emergency. The following websites offer all the learning tools to accomplish this: www.breadysd.com, www.floodsmart.gov, www.fema.gov and www.ready.gov. Disaster Recovery HUD provides a variety of disaster assistance listed on its website. HUD also partners with other federal and state agencies to help implement disaster recovery assistance. Under the National Response Framework, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (www.fema.gov/) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2462) offer initial recovery assistance. Public Housing News-To-UseFor the most current information from HUD's Office of Public Housing in Denver, go to their website. South Dakota HUD Office Phone: (605) 330-4223 Website: www.hud.gov/southdakota This is a quarterly publication of the South Dakota HUD office. For active internet links, view the newsletter online at www.hud.gov/southdakota Please contact us if you have any news or updates to include in our newsletter. Sioux Falls Office Staff Roger Jacobs Field Office Director 2012 Income LimitsOn December 1, 2011, HUD released the new income limits for Fiscal Year 2012. Public housing authorities use income limits to qualify individuals and families for HUD programs. HUD sets the lower income limits at 80% and very low income limits at 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which an individual or family resides. Income limits vary from area to area so an individual or family may be eligible at one housing authority but not at another. Check out the new income limits online (www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il/il12/sd.pdf). Federal Surplus PropertyThe South Dakota Bureau of Administration offers surplus federal property to eligible non-profit, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies in South Dakota through the South Dakota Federal Property Agency (SDFPA). The SDFPA operates distribution centers in Huron and Box Elder. Surplus property includes any type of personal property used by the federal government. For information on how to acquire property or to see what is available, visit SDFPA's website (www.state.sd.us/boa/fsp.htm). Multifamily Housing What's NewFor the most current information from HUD's Multifamily Housing HUB in Denver, go to their website. Free Tax HelpThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to low-to-moderate income people who are not able to prepare their own tax returns. Volunteers, sponsored by several organizations in the local community, are trained and certified to help prepare basic tax returns. In Sioux Falls, families with incomes less than $50,000 can receive free tax return assistance at the Siouxland Main Library on 200 N. Dakota Avenue. VITA volunteers are available every Monday from February 6 to April 9 from 5 pm to 8 pm; and every Saturday in February from 10 am to 3 pm. Photo ID and Social Security cards are required. For other VITA locations in South Dakota, visit their website (http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/) or call (800) 906-9887. Mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: To create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business. #### |
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