Grant Implementation

• Current AFFH Housing Rule
• Proposed Rules - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Streamlining and Enhancements 

GLO Resources 

• AFFH Resources 
• GLO CDBG Mapping Viewer 
• HUD Updates to Floodplain Management Regulations at 24 CFR 55 and FFRMS Flowchart

HUD Resources

HUD Resources and Training Material 

On February 9, 2023, HUD published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” The public comment period ended on April 24, 2023. HUD will take the upcoming months to review public comments before making revisions and finalizing the rule. The public can check this webpage or regulations.gov for the final version. 

The AFFH Interim Final Rule remains in effect during the proposed rulemaking. 

Training: The Restoring Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications: Interim Final Rule Training

The GLO Housing Guidelines provide a blueprint for designing, implementing, and closing a CDBG-DR Housing Program. 

The purpose of these Guidelines is to aid in the long-term recovery efforts to facilitate the replenishment of housing stock lost due to a disaster and to assist in moving eligible homeowners out of harm’s way through fair market value buyouts or acquisitions. Questions regarding these Guidelines or requests for more information should be directed to GLO-CDR.

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• Rehabilitation, Reconstruction or New Construction

Eligible activities, which are defined in the definitions section of the guidelines, are as follows: rehabilitation, reconstruction, new construction, and associated elevation and demolition charges. The primary focus of this program is to provide relief for those people impacted with consideration given to affirmatively further fair housing, as called for within the Fair Housing Act. 

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• All housing activities must meet all applicable local codes, rehabilitation standards, ordinances, Green Building Standards, and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. The following forms and resources are for vendor use.

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