NSP announcements are posted to the main page of the NSP Resource Exchange. They contain new guidance, policies, events, and news stories.

• Join us on August 3rd at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on NSP Underwriting Principles. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-30]

• A set of three new single-family housing rehabilitation specification tools have been posted on the NSP Resource Exchange.

Details on the Sample Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Standard Template.

Details on the Sample Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Checklist

Details on the Sample Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Specifications, Including Green Specifications

• HUD issues guidance for NSP2 grantees looking to expedite the environmental review process. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-07-28]

• HUD issues guidance on NSP2 Action Plan Amendments. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-07-23]

• HUD issues guidance on amendments to the 25 percent set-aside requirement Read it now. [Posted on 2010-07-23]

• Join us on July 27th at 2:00 PM EDT for online Open Forum Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP grantees and NSP affiliates. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-20]

• Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announces First Look sales method, which gives NSP grantees exclusive access to review and purchase REO properties before they are available to the public.

View the Federal Register notice here.

View instructions for how to participate in the First Look sales method here.

• Join us on July 20th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on FHA's new First Look Sales Method. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-16]

• Join us on July 15th at 2:00 PM EDT for an online Open Forum Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP grantees and affiliates. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-08]

• Join us on July 13th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on the Fair Housing Act - Section 3 and Section 504 Requirements. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-07]

• Join us on July 8th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on on Continued Affordability and Addressing Technical Issues with Recapture and Resale. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-07-01]

• Join us on July 6th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on DRGR. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-29]

• Join us on July 1st at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on Program Income, Activity Delivery & General Administration. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-25]

• HUD issues updated guidance on NSP2 reporting in FederalReporting.Gov and timetable for April 1 - June 30, 2010 reporting period. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-06-23]

• Join us on June 29th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on FHA Mortgage Insurance Issues. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-22]

• Join us on June 24th at 2:00 PM EDT for an online Open Forum Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP grantees and NSP affiliates. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-17]

• Join us on June 22nd at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on Getting Up to Speed on Federal Lead Requirements. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-15]

• HUD-approved NSP1 & NSP2 Action Plans and Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) for the first quarter have been posted to individual grantee pages. To find a grantee, click here. [Posted on 2010-06-13]

• Join us on June 15th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on Environmental Review. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-11]

• Join us on June 17th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on Accounting, Recordkeeping, and Monitoring. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-11]

• HUD announces new dates for the "Basically CDBG+DRGR for NSP2 Grantees" training in Chicago: July 13 - July 15. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-04]

• Join us on June 8th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on Acquisition Strategies and New Definitions. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-04]

• Join us on June 10th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on URA and Tenant Protections. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-04]

• HUD-approved NSP1 Action Plans and Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) for the first quarter have been posted to individual grantee pages. To find a grantee, click here. [Posted on 2010-06-02]

• Join us on June 3rd at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on NSP Procurement. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-06-01]

• HUD announces upcoming webinars for NSP grantees and partners. Check them out. [Posted on 2010-05-26]

• Join us on May 27th at 2:00 PM EDT for an online Open Forum Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP grantees and NSP affiliates. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-25]

• Join us on June 1st at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar on the Uniform Relocation Act and Tenant Protections. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-25]

• HUD issues guidance on FHA Mortgage Insurance for NSP grantees. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-05-24]

• FY2010 NSP Income Limits have been posted on HUD User. These include income limits for 120% of HUD Area Median Income (AMI). View them here. [Posted on 2010-05-24]

• Join us on May 20th at 2:00 PM EDT for an online Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP1 grantees. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-19]

• Join us on May 13th at 2:00 PM EDT for an online Q&A Session with HUD Staff for NSP1 grantees. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-13]

• Join us on May 17th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar for NSP1 grantees on ensuring obligation deadlines are met. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-13]

• Join us on May 18th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar for NSP1 grantees on strategies to meet the 25% set aside requirement. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-05-13]

• HUD asks ALL NSP1 grantees for an electronic version of your areas of greatest need! The submission deadline is May 12, 2010. For submission details click here. [Posted on 2010-05-04]

• Thousands bid, 207 families buy homes at Freddie Mac Auctions in Las Vegas, Riverside, San Bernardino Counties. Read the Press Release here. [Posted on 2010-04-30]

• Visit the new NSP Learning Center, a one-stop shop for training on the NSP program. Materials from upcoming and previously held webinars can be found here. [Posted on 2010-04-27]

• HUD announces four "Basically CDBG+DRGR for NSP2 Grantees" trainings in May. Click on a location and date below for more information. More information about a Chicago session coming soon!

Little Rock, AR - May 10-12 - Learn more.

Philadelphia, PA - May 17-19 - Learn more.

Los Angeles, CA - May 19-21 - Learn more.

Orlando, FL - May 24-26 - Learn more.

• HUD issues guidance to aid grantees and subrecipients in understanding the action(s) necessary to obligate NSP funds for specific activities. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-04-23]

• HUD issues guidance on the impact of the new definitions of "abandoned" and "foreclosed" for NSP-eligible properties. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-04-21]

• Join us on April 27th at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar for NSP2 nonprofits that must meet Environmental Review Requirements in accordance with 24 CFR Part 50. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-04-20]

• This Sunday, April 11, Fannie Mae is auctioning off 80 foreclosed homes meeting NSP-required appraisal guidelines in Phoenix. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-04-09]

• Hundreds of REO homes to be auctioned later this month in Las Vegas and California's Inland Empire. Read the press release here. [Posted on 2010-04-08]

• On April 6, 2010 2 pm EST, HUD is offering a webinar for NSP2 grantees on the NSP2 reporting requirements. This webinar is particularly timely because NSP2 grantees are required to enter their first quarterly report into Federalreporting.gov, RAMPS and DRGR by April 10. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-04-05]

• HUD announces changes to the definition of "abandoned" and "foreclosed" under NSP to help accelerate the purchase and rehab of abandoned and foreclosed properties. Read the press release here. [Posted on 2010-04-02]

Read the Notice of Definition Revision to NSP2 NOFA for FY 2009 here.

Read the Notice of Change in Definitions and Modification to NSP1 here.

• HUD announces availability of HUD REO Program properties for sale at 50% of the HUD appraised value. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-04-02]

• HUD announces new NSP Learning Center! To learn about webinars on key NSP topics. Click here. [Posted on 2010-03-23]

• HUD issues NSP2 Compliance Starter Guide. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-03-11]

• HUD issues new Guidance on NSP Eligible Appliance Purchases. Read it now. [Posted on 2010-03-09]

• HUD asks NSP1 grantees for information on areas of greatest need. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-03-08]

• Videos and Presentations have been posted from the NSP Problem Solving Clinics. Check them out. [Posted on 2010-03-02]

• Presentations have been posted from the NSP-2 Kickoff Conference. Download them today. [Posted on 2010-03-02]

• Just Announced - NSP2 Kickoff Conference on January 29th. Learn more. [Posted on 2010-01-15]

• HUD Announces $2 billion in NSP-2 Awards. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that HUD is awarding $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to states, local governments and non-profit housing developers, under HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), to spur economic development in hard-hit communities and create jobs. Nearly 60 grantees are receiving awards.

View the Press Release.

View the List of NSP-2 Awards by State.

View the List of NSP-2 Awards by Total Allocation.

View Frequently Asked Questions about NSP-2 Awards.

• 15 Locations Announced for NSP Problem-Solving Clinics! HUD is pleased to announce a series of local roundtable clinics on the NSP Program. These intensive clinics will feature one-on-one appointments with HUD staff and expert technical assistance providers, as well as workshops and policy updates. The purpose of the clinics is to help get your local NSP program questions answered. Local clinics include: • Anaheim, CA, Previously Held • Atlanta, GA, Previously Held • Chicago, IL, Previously Held • Cincinnati, OH, Previously Held • Cleveland, OH, Previously Held • Dallas, TX, Previously Held • Detroit, MI, Previously Held • Fort Lauderdale, FL, Previously Held • Indianapolis, IN, Previously Held • Newark, NJ, Previously Held • San Francisco Area, CA, Previously Held • Orlando, FL, Previously Held • Phoenix, AZ, Previously Held • Riverside, CA, Previously Held • State clinic: There will also be a states-only problem solving clinic in Denver, CO on February 10, 2010, which state grantees are encouraged to attend. • Dates and registration information for each session is coming soon.

View the Announcement

View the NSP Clinic Agenda

• Needs Assessments for NSP Grantees. HUD will be conducting needs assessments and technical assistance for high priority NSP grantees in the coming weeks. Tell us about your needs for technical assistance by Making a TA Request. [Posted on 2009-12-02]

• View other What's New items in the archive. Click here. [Posted on 2009-12-01]