Rural Housing Service January 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Change in Priority Projects Criteria
Document Number: 2023-01803
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-31
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend the current regulation for the Multifamily Family Housing (MFH) Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The intent of this proposed rule is to align the current criteria of priority projects with the Housing Act of 1949. This change is expected to improve the customer experience with more timely and proactive responses to housing market demands and Administration priorities.
Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program
Document Number: 2023-01636
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend the current regulation for the Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) to implement changes related to the use of Special Servicing Options for Non-performing Loans. This proposed rule is intended to benefit borrowers by offering a less cumbersome option to eliminate documentation and eligibility challenges for borrowers who do not require payment reduction, provide lenders more flexibility in their servicing options, and reduce program risk of the guaranteed loan portfolio.
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-01211
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service, agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in support of compliance with applicable acts for federal debt credit reporting and employment verification.
Changes Related to Reserve Account Administration in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan Programs
Document Number: 2023-00140
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend its regulation to implement changes related to the administration of property reserve accounts under the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) section 515, Rural Rental Housing, and section 514 Farm Labor Housing programs. The intent of this proposed rule is to increase flexibility in project refinancing for additional capital improvements needed at MFH section 515, Rural Rental Housing, and section 514 Farm Labor Housing properties.
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