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Accelerating Housing Placements with the CARES Act and HUD CPD Regulatory Waiver
Built for Zero user guide on how to accelerate housing placements with CARES Act funding and HUD CPD regulatory waiver.
HUD: CARES Act Flexibilities for CDBG Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response
Details flexibilities available for CDBG funding due to CARES Act.
HUD: HOPWA Notice on Implementing the CARES Act
Instructions for implementing CARES Act provisions to HOPWA program
HUD: CoC Program Interim Rule
Formatted version of rule on regulatory implementation of CoC program and planning process.
HUD: Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Components Quick Reference
HUD Quick Reference Guide for components of ESG
Housing Innovations: Sample Process for Waivers
Sample process for notifying HUD CPD director about usage of regulatory waivers
Thank you!
We appreciate all of the communities, providers, and people working to ensure the safety and health of individuals experiencing homelessness during this crisis.
Housing Innovations: Sample Policy
Sample policy for initial CoC & ESG unit inspection in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Housing Innovations: Sample Waiver Template
Sample regulatory waiver template for contacting HUD CPD director.
HUD: April 10 Waiver Memo
Details on April 10 waivers issued by HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH).
HUD: List of CPD Director Contact Information
Email list of HUD Community Planning & Development (CPD) directors.
HUD: April 1 Regulatory Waiver Announcement and Explanatory Memo
Details and memo on regulatory waivers for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA programs to help prevent spread of COVID-19 and mitigate economic impacts.
