| What's New |
A new HUD REAC Inspection Notice was issued on Friday, May 29th detailing UPCS protocol changes. Notice 2009-02 establishes new requirements regarding the inspection of ranges/stoves and ovens in units and common areas.
Be sure to read the notice, as it clearly states deficiency level detail as well as appeal rights.
The REAC Compilation Bulletin will be updated and this change will go into effect on July 20, 2009.
Additional changes are being considered regarding elevator machine rooms. Watch APPS & REAC News and Notes for the latest information.
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HUD 2530 Tip of the week
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Did you know?
Applications for the Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing "must provide evidence there are no flags raised in the Active Partner Performance System (APPS), also known as 2530 clearance."
The Green Retrofit Program makes funding available to multifamily owners for adopting measures that will meet requirements for green project operations. For links to the GRP program overview, the HUD Notice, and other information, see our Helpful Links section below.
If you are set up to file an electronic HUD 2530 in APPS, you already have access to Flag reports. If you are not set up to file electronically, what are you waiting for?
Helping organizations set up initial access to APPS, create a baseline and file electronic 2530's is Murphy Consulting's specialty.
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| HUD System Tip of the Week
EIV Applications
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Did you know?
HUD Multifamily rejects 50% of all EIV Coordinator applications it receives. We asked why and here is what they said:
- Applicants forget to write in their WASS ID. (This is the first item reviewers check.)
- Individuals send User applications instead of Coordinator applications. (User applications should not be sent to MF EIV.)
- The Contract Administrator Role is checked by people who are not Contract Administrators. (Hint - If you do not have a Contract Administrator number, you are not a Contract Administrator.)
- The project information supplied is insufficient or incorrect. (You will not be approved as an EIV Coordinator unless you have a qualifying property.)
- Quite a few applications are sent without the signature page. (Applicants need to check their work before submitting.)
HUD prefers to receive Coordinator Access Authorization Forms as a pdf via e-mail to mf_eiv@hud.gov If you do choose the fax method, they ask that you please notify them via e-mail that you have faxed your application.
Working with MF EIV and paying attention to details, will provide for a smoother application approval process. |
EIV Training: Convenient & Cost-Effective
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Unlock your access to the EIV System!
Our 2 hour interactive webinar on EIV, designed specifically for Coordinators, includes forms, handouts, links, and follow-up Q & A with the instructor.
5 Easy Steps to EIV Access is being offered:
Wednesday, June 24th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Register HERE today! Pay by credit card on-line or print your order and mail a check. Call 410-821-6953 with any registration questions.
Be prepared for the upcoming EIV mandate!
Murphy Consulting helps make the complex, comprehensible.
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| Tight Budget? No Problem!
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Budgets are tight, but training needs still exist. We will work with you, and within your budget, to deliver the training you need. Whether a web-based training with interactive presentation and tele-conference or an on-site class, training with Murphy Consulting includes a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, hand-outs, troubleshooting recommendations and links to valuable resources. Topics include: - HUD Secure System Set-Up (for access to APPS, PASS, iMAX and more)
- Creating and Submitting an electronic HUD 2530
- EIV: 5 Easy Steps to Access - A Training for Coordinators
- REAC Inspections and Appeals (for site staff or Corporate staff)
- Tax Credit Application Basics (not just for Developers!)
- Special Topic trainings as you Request
Save time and money. Schedule an on-site or web-based training today. (One-on-one sessions also available.) Contact Murphy Consulting Denise Murphy is a certified NeighborWorks® America Instructor |
| Archives: APPS & REAC News and Notes |
Back issues of APPS & REAC News and Notes are now available on-line. Visit our web site at www.MurphyConsultingSvs.com or click HERE for a direct link to the Archives page. | |
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A Quote to Note |
"Housing led this economy into a recession and it can also lead the way out."
- Grant Whitaker
President, Utah Housing Corporation
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Looking Ahead |
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EIV Mandatory Use Implementation Deadline
Sept 30, 2009
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Next PIH REAC System Upgrade
Sept 11, 2009
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CD-Rom Resources
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| On the Road |
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Murphy Consulting is on the road in June. Here is where you can find us:
California: June 10th presenting an all day 2530 and APPS training for several Bay Area non-profits and local HUD office folks.
DC: June 15th - 19th attending the HUD Industry meeting and the NLHA Conference |
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Helpful Links |
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Green Retrofit Program: One-Page Summary Document
HUD's Recovery web site contains a GRP page with links to guides, applications and resources for submission. Murphy Consulting provides links to help businesses succeed! |
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