NOVEMBER 1, 2011 

NEWS & NOTES                            

PAHMA 25th Anniversary Fall Conference

HELD:  October 20-21, 2011

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Champion, PA  

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN MAKING THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!

...with 344 registrations , 21 Vendors, 31 Platinum Award entries, 39 MOR Superiors, 212 REAC Honorees, and nationally recognized training experts bringing you the latest 'need to know' information in the industry!

...on the lighter side, we were entertained by the satire of the 'Prime Time Players', PAHMA Trivia lunch time extravaganza, and live music from 'The Fugitives'

 

Be sure to watch for 'Save the Date' information on next year's Fall Conference!

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ANNOUNCING 2011 PLATINUM AWARD WINNERS

Curb Appeal:   Saint Joseph Apartments, Erie   Management Company - HANDS

 

Excellence in Resident Services:  Baldwin Towers, Pittsburgh   Management Company - PK Management

 

Interior Design:  Somerset Towers, Somerset   Management Company - Crossgates

 

Marketing and Communications Efforts:  Housing and Neighborhood Development Service, Erie  

                                                           Management Company - HANDS

 

Congratulations to them and to all the participants on a job well done!

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CORRECTION: 

 
Please note that the contact information for GLACIAL ENERGY is incorrect in your conference program.
For more information on what Glacial Energy can do for you, contact Patrick Gray at 1-302-565-4233
Community Interests

 

2012 NAHMA Drug-Free Kids Calendars
ORDER BEFORE NOVEMBER 18th to be entered into the NAHMA Lucky Draw for valuable prizes. These calendars are a HUD and Department of Agriculture allowable expense PLUS they make great gifts for your properties, friends, and community event giveaways!  Tax Credit Properties also benefit by their support of the drug-free message and their own commitment to social services.  

Read the article for details and be sure to PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW.
article      order form    
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FREE...Listing and Locator Service  
PAHMA supports PA Housing Search: a Free Service to list and find affordable homes and apartments across Pennsylvania

for more information, go to www.PAHousingSearch.com or call 1-877-428-8844

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WEST PENN POWER SEMINARS

See what's new in rebates due to the recent merger of First Energy and Allegheny Energy

article     incentive program guide      invitation 

 

News from NAHMA
Your membership in PAHMA includes membership in the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
Contact your company's PAHMA Rep if you need password information.
  

DEADLINE REMINDERS: 

 

November 11, 2011:  NAHMA Communities of Quality - LAST CHANCE - COQ entry deadline    details  
November 16, 2011:  Comments on Draft HUD Form 9834 - Management Reviews Multifamily Housing Projects
(see article below)
November 18, 2011:  2012 Drug Free Kids Calendars - Order by this date to be entered into the NAHMA Lucky Draw
(see information above)
November 18, 2011:  Seeking Public Comment - should HUD use Small Area Fair Market Rents (FMRs), rather than metropolitan-area FMRs, in future designations of metropolitan DDA (see article below)

  

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HOT TOPICS:    
  • HUD Notice H 2011-30 Use of Reserve for Replacement Accounts in Restructured M2M     details      
  • HUD Federal Register FY 2010-11 Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program     details   
  • HUD Federal Register Notice - Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2012     details         
  • IRS Proposed Rule on Partnerships     details        
  • Rural Housing Service New Documents and Policy Updates     details          
  • HUD Federal Register Notice - Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts 2012     details      
  • Wells Fargo - Multifamily Affordable Housing Insur Program     details    
  • Comments Requested on Draft HUD Form 9834 - Management Reviews Multifamily Hsg Projects     details     
  • RHIIP Listserv 265 - EIV System 9.2.1 Release     details     
  • Support the LIHTC and Join the ACTION Coalition     details     national consensus letter   
PAHMA is an association designed for the benefit of its members. 
Please let us know how we can be of service.
  
  
  
Sincerely,

 

Board of Directors
PAHMA