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Service Providers
 

List of EHV Awardees (MS EXCEL) 
Updated 1/6/2022

Administration for Children and Families Contacts (MS EXCEL)

Policy Notices
  

PIH 2021-15: EHV Operating Requirements Published 5/5/2021

PIH 2021-20: EHV Household Reporting Requirements Published 6/30/2021

PIH 2021-25: EHV – Voucher Management System and Financial Data Schedule Reporting Requirements Published 8/20/2021

PIH 2022-06: Emergency Housing Vouchers-Reallocation of Awards (NEW)
Published 3/10/22

 

FAQs
 

EHV FAQs (Published 02/23/2022)

EHV for USDA RD Properties FAQs

See Archived FAQs

Training
 

EHV Financial Reporting Training Video (NEW)
This video summarizes HUD’s accounting and reporting guidance for EHV participating PHAs.

Previously Held Office Hours/Webinars
 
EHV Tools


PHA and CoC Crosswalk

Waivers and Alt. Req. Summary Table

Resource Library


How-To Guide for PHAs (NEW) 
This EHV guide is a helpful resource for PHAs, Continuum of Care (CoCs), and Victim Services Providers (VSPs) to understand key components of the EHV program.

EHV Funding Briefs

Learn about: Landlord Resources

Learn about: PIH’s Resources on Preventing and Ending Homelessness

Learn about: Disease Risks and Homelessness

Sample Documents/Templates
 

Sample MOU Template

EHV Referral Packet Template

*Sample Homeless Certification

*Sample Human Trafficking Certification

*Sample Certification for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and/or Human Trafficking

Note: Sample certification documents are for reference. The use of these certification documents is optional and not required by HUD.

Questions and Communications
 
 
Emergency Housing Vouchers

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. 

EHV Dashboard

Review the EHV Dashboard for daily updates on leasing, issuances, and unit utilization, and information on voucher awards and funding by PHA. Users can navigate the dashboard pages by selecting the forward and back arrows or the EHV dashboard can be accessed via the EHV Dashboard page.  Training will be provided on the EHV Dashboard during Office Hours on November 16th. 

IMS/PIC Reporting Discrepancies

HUD created an EHV Exception Report to help EHV PHAs identify IMS/PIC reporting discrepancies. If you are a PHA, please use this report to identify and resolve potential discrepancies in your PHA’s reporting in IMS/PIC. Email EHVResearch@hud.gov if you have any questions regarding this report.

 

Important Notices for PHAs

Guidance on reporting EHV issuances when submitting the HUD-50058/HUD-50058 MTW in IMS/PIC:

  • PHAs should report in line 2n when submitting the HUD-50058 by entering “EHV”.
  • MTW PHAs that have received HUD approval to apply MTW flexibilities to EHV vouchers may report household participant data on the HUD-50058 MTW and must enter “EHV” on line 2p and leave line 2n blank.
PHAs can request a per unit cost (PUC) increase for their EHVs.
  • The initial funding increment for the EHV allocation is based on the PHA's PUC for the PHA's HCV program, adjusted for inflation and taking into consideration that the initial term is longer than 12 months.
  • HUD will adjust the initial funding amount based on the actual costs incurred upon request by the PHA to ensure the PHA has sufficient funding during the initial funding term to lease all of its EHVs and pay its EHV HAP costs through December 31, 2022.
  • If the PHA believes that an adjustment is needed, it should contact its financial analyst in HUD's Office of Housing Voucher Programs Financial Management Center (FMC).

 

Implementing EHVs in Rural Communities Community of Practice (CoP)

Join HUD’s EHV in Rural Communities Communities of Practice - This CoP is designed to support rural PHAs in implementing EHVs. This interactive, four-session series, rooted in an understanding of the unique challenges faced by PHAs serving rural communities, will help participants develop or strengthen foundational knowledge around the requirements of the EHV program to support effective program administration, increase their ability to effectively engage and work with community partners, and provide extensive opportunities for peer sharing and learning with other rural PHAs. PHAs can register to participate at https://forms.office.com/r/GzfLT5sLs3. Registration ends April 8, 2022.

UPCOMING EHV OFFICE HOURS

EHV Office Hours Link

Date/Time: April 5, 2022 | 3pm - 4pm (EDT)
Title: Effective EHV Referral & Intake Processes
Description: This session will explore the role of the referral partner, key referral process components, and effective referral and intake practices for timely issuance of vouchers.

Date/Time: April 19, 2022 | 3pm - 4pm (EDT)
Title: Adoption of Waivers: Policy & Process Considerations
Description: HUD has established a number of waivers and alternative requirements within the EHV program to expedite lease-ups and serve people that may not have been able to connect with PHA resources before. This session will highlight policy and process considerations for PHAs to increase successful outcomes in the adoption and implementation of waivers within their program.

 

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