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Rent Increases During COVID-19 Emergency

Rent Increases During COVID-19 Emergency

In light of the new income and rent limits announced by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on April 1, 2020. DHCD has provided the following guidance to owners and managers of private affordable housing with state financial assistance. For more information and read the guidance provided please click the link below:

DHCD guidance on rent increases during COVID-19 emergency

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April 07, 2020

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