On August 2, HUD published a notice titled “Allocation of New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers and Special Administrative Fees” (Notice PIH 2023-21 (HA)). The notice explains the process for awarding approximately four thousand new general purpose vouchers to PHAs and also explains how administrative fees related to these vouchers will be distributed. To be eligible for these vouchers, an entity must be a PHA that administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program through an existing Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract.

The Department will notify PHAs of their allocation. The notification will specify the number of vouchers allocated and provide instructions for declining the vouchers. Agencies may decline a voucher by replying to NewHCVs@hud.gov by the deadline indicated in the notice.

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