On July 27, HUD published a supplement to the RAD Notice (Notice H-2023-08/PIH 2023-19, Rev 4-b) which implements certain changes to the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The notice will go into effect immediately following publication in the Federal Register. Major revisions in the notice include:

• RAD for PRAC initial contract rent setting to help implement funding provisions included in FY 22 and FY 23 Consolidated Appropriations Acts. The Notice allows additional rent-setting flexibility to promote and incentivize projects where the conversion supports long-term preservation of PRAC Section 202 units.
• Enhanced descriptions of resident engagement that must be submitted with the RAD application and modified resident meeting requirements.
• Raised minimum energy efficiency requirements and additional climate resilience planning.
• Harmonizing radon policies in RAD conversions by requiring all projects converting through RAD to be evaluated for radon.
• Additional information on the treatment of zero-HAP families in RAD conversions.
• Simplified Faircloth-to-RAD requirements where PHAs can secure conditional pre-completion approvals to convert newly developed public housing units to long-term Section 8 contracts through RAD.
• Additional clarification on the applicability of Housing Quality Standards (HQS) during the work period for occupied units and adds a certification requirement regarding the condition of the unit prior to the unit entering the HAP contract.  
• Additional waivers to RAD/Section 18 blends to facilitate uniform treatment of residents and units.

The Notice can be found here. HUD will also be hosting a live webinar to provide an overview of the RAD Supplemental Notice on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Register here.