PHAs Should Beware of Scammers
HUD Notice PIH 2009-12 (HA) requires each recipient of Recovery Act Capital Fund distributions to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Once PHAs have a DUNS number, they must then register their number with the federal government’s Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. Scammers are contacting public housing agencies claiming that a PHA must pay a fee for activating its DUNS number before registering it with the CCR. This is not true. The issuance of DUNS numbers by Dun and Bradstreet is free, as is the registration of the numbers by CCR.
The Notice provides the following link to instructions for obtaining and registering a DUNS number: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/
nofa09/earlyregistration.pdf.
Additional information on the process can be found on the Office of Capital Improvements Recovery Act website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs
/ph/capfund/ocir.cfm.
Local Families to Help Build Their Own Homes
Harrison, AR, February 18, 2009 Five area families will help construct their own homes in the coming months thanks to a $73,125.00 seed-money loan to Northwest Regional Housing Authority from the Housing Assistance Council.
HAC granted a total of nearly $7.4 million in loans to 36 organizations across the country for the building of new homes under the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. More >>
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
In response to the national economic crisis, the U.S. Congress recently passed – and President Obama signed into law – the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, also known as the federal economic stimulus bill. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century and a historic opportunity to invest in the future. The bill contains billions of dollars in tax cuts. The “Making Work Pay” tax credit will provide a $400 cut for individuals making up to $75,000 per year, and $800 for families making up to $150,000. More>>
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Letter From SWNAHRO President
Greetings to everyone in the Southwest Region of NAHRO,
Even though Spring is here. Once again there are many places across the nation that are experiencing some left over winter weather, some very severe. This has affected families, due to homes being destroyed and the threat of that continues. Do whatever you can in those areas or in your own to help the housing crisis that so many families are dealing with whether it be weather or economy.
I have some favors to request with the top one being – please talk to your incoming state president and ask for an appointment to one of the committees for Southwest NAHRO. Just as in your state organization, SW NAHRO is committee driven and those committees need people coming and working on issues to help strengthen our industry and to serve our membership. For some of you who are new to the industry or new to the NAHRO organization, let me tell you the committees that are available. We have Housing, Member Services, Commissioners, Community Revitalization and Development and Professional Development.
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69th Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference Registration
The Southwest Annual Conference is 2 just months away! The 69th Annual Conference is being held June 27 - 30th in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hilton Ball Park . The Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference registration packet includes everything you need to participate, advertise, exhibit and golf. In addition don't miss this opportunity to take advantage of NAHRO's 2 day executive director workshop (Agenda here) for a reduced price. The conference planning committee is still finalizing details & update will be provided regularly on the website and via email. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS.........
CLICK HERE for registration packet.
Visit swnahro.org for latest agenda updates and registration information.
Nominating Committee
The Southwest NAHRO Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of officers for the 2009 – 2011 term More >> |
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Click here for the latest Job Postings in the Southwest Region
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The 69th Southwest Annual conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri. St Louis is home to The Cardinals Baseball team....... >>
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DON'T FORGET!!!!
Please don't forget to submit items for your state
and regional baskets! For question and
information please contact:
Melvin Taylor,
VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBER SERVICES
BRISTOW HOUSING AUTHORITY
Phone: 918-367-5558
Email: brhsgauth@aol.com
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NAHRO Announces 2009/2010 Housing America Poster Contest
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