Earlier today, HUD sent an email informing Executive Directors the Voucher Management System (VMS) for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is open for calendar year (CY) 2018. It is also open to for the purpose of updating CY 2017 leasing and expenses. The deadline for revising CY 2018 and CY 2017 VMS data is February 22, 2019.  Additionally, January 2019 VMS submissions are due on February 22, 2019. In the event that the government shuts down on February 15th (if the current continuing resolution is not extended or a budget is not adopted), HUD will grant up to 10 days in extension following the resumption of funding.