Start Printed Page 62485 Fair Market Rent. Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML These changes offer new To that end, we are increasing the current 45-day limit, stated in 62.34(f)(2), to 60 days. These notice and comment requirements generally do not apply to a matter relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits or contracts. 5 U.S.C. Behavioral Health Services - January 29, 2021 Webdemonstration to rigorously test the impacts of one alternative assistance program: a flat, shallow subsidy. However, pursuant to section 553(b)(B) of the APA, general notice and the opportunity for public comment are not required with respect to a rulemaking when an agency for good cause finds (and incorporates the finding and a brief statement of reasons therefor in the rules issued) that notice and public procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest., In addition, section 553(d) of the APA requires a 30-day delayed effective date following publication of a rule, except for (1) a substantive rule which grants or recognizes an exemption or relieves a restriction; (2) interpretative rules and statements of policy; or (3) as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause found and published with the rule.. VA is amending its regulations that govern the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program under section 2044 of title 38 United States Code (U.S.C. Yes, any legal services that include VA benefits assistance or representation must have a VA accredited representative. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. For complete information about, and access to, our official publications WebTheSSVF Program Office is implementing a national strategy to redistribute FY22funds where needed. VA.gov The National Low Income Housing Coalition (The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental Homes, Locations: In addition to the counties listed in On March 31, 2020, HUD, also responding to the COVID-19 health emergency, issued a waiver of the Continuum of Care (CoC) program regulations at 24 CFR 578.49(b)(2) which prohibit CoC program recipients from using CoC funds to lease units above the FMR. It provides rental assistance to very low-income and extremely low-income veteran households. However, for the reasons explained above, VA has found that there is good cause to publish this rule with an immediate effective date, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. VA.gov SSVF SSVF Program Updates - Veterans Affairs Specifically, this rulemaking will provide a more effective subsidy to veterans in high-cost rental markets; increase the cap on General Housing Assistance to reflect increased costs; and extend the ability of SSVF grantees to provide emergency housing for the most vulnerable, unsheltered veterans and their families. (vi) Extremely low-income veteran families may receive this subsidy for up to a 2-year period before recertification following receipt of rental assistance under paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Please reference the SSVF website for Shallow Subsidies: SSVF piloted and expanded the Shallow Subsidy Initiative. VA has determined that there are costs and transfers associated with the provisions of this rulemaking. SSVF prioritizes the delivery of rapid re-housing services to homeless Veteran households. These markup elements allow the user to see how the document follows the The SSVF Program Office initially implemented the Shallow Subsidy service in select- high cost and low vacancy- communities starting in Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, when regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, and other advantages; distributive impacts; and equity). WebGrant and Per Diem (GPD) Transition in Place (TIP) and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Shallow Subsidy Collaboration. Program SSVF Program Office and technical assistance staff will present updates to the Shallow Subsidy Program Guide. The SSVF Program Office is seeking success stories to publish in the upcoming SSVF Annual Report, which is shared with Congress and other stakeholders. This data consists of information on participants Veterans Affairs Because many people experiencing homelessness are older adults or have underlying medical conditions, they may also be at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. ( A ShallowSubsidyoffered recurring rental assistance at a fixed rate for a longer period in comparison to Rapid Rehousing. SSVF Legal Services Webinar - October 14, 2021, Guidance on Establishing an Initial Threshold Score, Homelessness Prevention Core Competencies, SSVF Rapid Resolution Service Compliance Guide, SSVF Rapid Resolution Core Skill Proficiency Assessment Form - August 2019, Rapid Resolution Training Guidance - July 2019, SSVF Office Hours: Guidance for Health Care webinar titled: SmartSimple Grants Management System: Adding Contacts to Grant Web Review Veterans who can pay 50% of the rental costs can be transitioned to Shallow Subsidy, allowing them to maintain a rental subsidy and services. The Secretary hereby certifies that this interim final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as they are defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. A new VA subsidy will help low-income and formerly homeless Veterans afford housing in Participants will learn the fundamentals of progressive assistance. and Press Release on the main SSVF website. SSVF Program This Program Shallow Subsidy FAQ. WebComparison of Assistance Types Between SSVF and HUD-VASH Domain Traditional SSVF RRH/HP Services* SSVF Shallow Subsidy Services HUD-VASH Services Subsidy Length SSVF Office Hours: Guidance for Health Care This site displays a prototype of a Web 2.0 version of the daily Referring Provider Information Referring Provider: SSVF Backgr ound . VA.gov While every effort has been made to ensure that 85 FR 55292. WebSHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: VLPs Shallow Subsidy program, funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families grant, provides rental assistance to Veteran households with incomes under 50% AMI. Funding Opportunity Under Supportive Services for Veteran SSVF Office Hours: Health Care coverage Options SSVF Rapid Resolution Core Skill Proficiency Assessment Form - August 2019 REGISTER: Shallow Subsidy Office Hours Webinar Friday, June 25, 2021 at 12:00pm EST. 6.3 Supporting Program Implementation and Ongoing Quality Improvement 83 5141 for COVID-19 to increase the resources available through the rental subsidy that is made available in 62.34(a)(8). register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7783975393933888270 Office has published an updated Shallow Subsidy Compliance Guide, FAQ Document WebShallow Subsidy Is a service of SSVF and not a separate program Is a two-year commitment by the grantee to the household-unless the household terminates or receives In addition, SSVF already uses rent reasonableness for purposes of determining rental assistance paid by grantees to its participants under 62.34(a)(4) and proposes to apply that definition to 62.34(a)(8) to support internal consistency and reduce administrative errors and burdens as this allows grantees to have a single standard for determining allowable rental assistance. 2021, SSVF Special Edition Program Update: June 17, Apply to Case Manager, Housing Manager, Data Coordinator and more! SSVF grantees can use the existing Training and Travel requirement in GIFTS to request approval for training expenditures over $200 (per the SSVF Program Guide). Together, these policies set the FMR at below market rates. These risks are now prevalent and, with the end of eviction moratoriums, cannot be forestalled. SSVF Shallow Subsidy (2) A grantee may pay directly to a third party (and not to a participant), in an amount not to exceed $1,800, per participant during any 2-year period, beginning on the date that the grantee first submits a payment to a third party. SSVF Supportive Services for Veteran Families Shallow Subsidy Program Federal Register Shallow Subsidy Office Hour - March 12, 2021, Legal Services FAQ WebPK ! Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this document on August 26, 2021, and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Grantee: Award No: To develop a coordinated approach across all programs serving Veterans, SSVF, VAMC, HUD-VASH, WebGrantees are encouraged to pay close attention to VA data standards for recording Shallow Subsidy, Returning Home, and Rapid Resolution Service data capture requirements. After an initial two-year period, a family receiving this subsidy, or a combination of the rental assistance under paragraph (a)(1) of this section and this subsidy, may continue to receive rental payments under this section, but would require recertification at that time and once every two years. Here you can find an archive of all SSVF Webinar: FOFA Closeout and Recoupment 553(b)(B) and (d)(3), the Secretary has concluded that there is good cause to publish this rule without prior opportunity for public comment and to publish this rule with an immediate effective date to address the needs of service members and veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. of Unallowable Costs - February 2023, SSVF FOFA Shallow Subsidy Interim Final Rule Outlining Increase to 50% Rental Subsidy (38 CFR Part 62) - November 10, 2021. notifications from the Program Office. for notice and comment. Shallow Subsidy can provide a maximum of 50% of the unitsmonthly rent cost. This funding is https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/resources/resources-homelessness.html As these subsidies only support rent (utilities for instance are not supported through this subsidy), and can be set at a rate of no more than 50 percent of the rent, the overall subsidy is still less than half of the veteran's housing costs. 801(a)(1), VA will submit to the Comptroller General and to Congress a copy of this Regulation and the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) associated with the Regulation. Job Summary. The Shallow Subsidy is a housing service offered by the VA that provides financial assistance to eligible veterans in need of housing. WebSURVEY: SSVF Shallow Subsidy Utilization Survey . Although eviction moratoriums remain in effect in a few states and municipalities, these policy responses are temporary and do not provide a permanent solution for protecting the vast majority of at-risk veterans who continue to face eviction expected to be made available to SSVF grantees in October. Legal Services Planning Tool SAVE THE DATES: SSVF Annual Permanent Housing Conferences . These funds will be distributed in October 2021 to Grantees who currently do not have dedicated Shallow Subsidy funding. 2021, SSVF Special Edition Program Update: August 5, - November 19, 2021 Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Persons applying for SSVF homelessness prevention assistance (i.e., category 1 of persons occupying permanent housing) must first be screened for VA eligibility. information about SSVFs Shallow Subsidy initiative, please check the SSVF In 2021, SSVF grantees began providingShallow Subsidy services, a subsidy package that allows for moderate rental support over a two-year period without requiring A Shallow Subsidy offered recurring rental assistance at a fixed rate for a longer period in Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. The SSVF Program Office has developed forms for grantees to assist in their program development and to ensure program compliance. The OFR/GPO partnership is committed to presenting accurate and reliable VA.gov This interim final rule contains no provisions constituting a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. For more information about SSVFs Shallow Subsidy initiative, please check the [FR Doc. ARP funds will be used to expand Shallow Subsidy. This action does NOT impact ARP funds forHealth Care Navigation and Legal Services, Shallow Subsidy, or SupplementalNOFA. Shallow Subsidy is a service provided to qualifying Veteran households for up to 2 years. SSVF Shallow Subsidy Community Planning Websubsidy program with services coordination for low-income individuals living with HIV or AIDS. www.regulations.gov. Please Adding Contacts to Grant Awards pre-recorded webinar. The counties will be chosen based on the cost and availability of affordable housing for both individuals and families within that county. Supportive Services for Veteran Families Paragraph (e) establishes the general housing stability assistance. This interim final rule will only impact those entities that choose to participate in the SSVF Program. WebRegister Now: Shallow Subsidy Office Hours Call October 31, 2019 12:00 PM ET SSVF Program Office and technical assistance staff will present updates to the Shallow Subsidy Program Guide. Under the SSVF Shallow Subsidy, the SSVF grantee provides rental assistance payments directly to the veterans landlord based on 35% of the Fair Market Rate (FMR) for their unit in that community. The SSVF Program Office must approve all subsidy requests before the subsidy is used. Regards, SSVF Program Office RESOURCE: SSVF Shallow Subsidy Frequently Asked Questions . preparing for program assessments. VA.gov Shallow Subsidy As of August 30, 2021, roughly 3.6 million individuals in the U.S. said they are very likely or somewhat likely to face eviction in the next two months, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey. Delays in issuing this interim rule will delay a potentially life-saving intervention. Office has published an updated Shallow Subsidy Compliance Guide, FAQ Document here: https://youtu.be/oeCt3TuABgY, SSVF Program Update Friday August 27, 2021, VA Expands Rental Both SSVF and HUD-VASH will help veterans and their families who live in areas with high rent prices or little vacant housing. complete & high-quality files, Upload In effort to obtain feedback from SSVF Grantees on the utilization of Shallow Subsidy within your communities, we have developed a brief survey currently available via the link below. Amend 62.34 by revising paragraphs (a)(8), (e)(2) introductory text, and (f)(2) to read as follows: (8) Extremely low-income veteran families and very low-income veteran families who meet the criteria of 62.11 may be eligible to receive a rental subsidy as follows: It is highly recommended that grantees review the complete guide and share with SSVF staff. Reference the SSVF Program Guide for guidance on when to use each form. The SSVF Program Office regularly sends out emails to grantees informing them of upcoming trainings, webinars, program updates, newly released NOFAs, and a VA.gov The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations that govern the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. SSVF Program Implementation and Technical Assistance 78 . 808(2). WebThe SSVF Program Office must approve all subsidy requests before the subsidy is used. About the Federal Register legal research should verify their results against an official edition of Paragraph (a)(8) currently states, in part, that extremely low-income veteran families and very low-income veteran families who meet the criteria of 62.11 may be eligible to receive a rental subsidy for a 2-year period without recertification. RESOURCE: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Housing Voucher Information and Allocation. Awards explains how to add contacts to your current grant awards. A path to career readiness. The PDF may be accessed here: VA.gov It provides indexes for various geographic areas and price data for food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation, medical care, drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Shallow Subsidy Office Hour - September 24 early and often to ensure the best data for the final fiscal year upload. has no substantive legal effect. in their entirety as you begin to operationalize the Shallow Subsidy service WebSSVF Shallow Subsidy offers a set percentage of rental support over a defined time period, differentiating it from traditional Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and Homelessness Prevention (HP) WebSupportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, including awards made in 2015 for the FY 2016 period (October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016). The Shallow Subsidy service provides eligible Veterans up to 50% of their rent cost for up to two years. Forms must be completed by SSVF grantee last upload of the year will be, Upload WebThrough this review, the ssvf Program Office identified promising practices in a new type of rental Subsidy arrangement known as a Shallow Subsidy. Webhomelessness. This cap will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Please review these documents Federal Register provide legal notice to the public and judicial notice Establishing a healthy living environment. Shallow Subsidy Program - St. Vincent de Paul CARES grantees monthly and quarterly submissions regarding (viii) A veteran family will not need to be recertified as a very low-income veteran family as provided for by 62.36(a) during the initial two-year period. Grantee Sample Shallow Subsidy Transfer Subsidy Guidance on Establishing an Initial Threshold Score This Frequently Asked Questions document has been updated to reflect changes in the official SGML-based PDF version on govinfo.gov, those relying on it for The SSVF Program Office and Technical Assistance Providers will host a Shallow Subsidy Office Hours conference call for SSVF Grantees and their community partners on Friday, September 24, 2021. The Program Office will continue to provide further guidance in the coming weeks. (1-877-424-3838) Access VAs services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7. that agencies use to create their documents. Rapid Resolution Training Guidance - July 2019, SSVF Health Care Navigator One Pager corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. Shallow Subsidy Office Hour - June 25, 2021 This notice identifies additional counties designated for purposes of the shallow subsidy under the SSVF program. here. Document Drafting Handbook and services, go to Locations: In addition to the counties listed in 85 FR 8098, this rental subsidy will be available in the following counties: California: Sacramento, Kings, Tulare, Ventura, Solano, Santa Cruz, Amador and San Joaquin; VA.gov 603 and 604 do not apply. The order was then challenged in the DC district court, which vacated the order on a nationwide basis, but stayed its judgment pending appeal. General housing stability assistance funds can be provided for some of the goods and services measured by the CPI-U such as uniforms, tools, kitchen utensils, and bedding. 801-808, because it may result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. The SSVF Program Office regularly sends out emails How to Apply for VA Accreditation as an The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires, at 2 U.S.C. VA.gov A shallow subsidy offered recurring rental assistance at a fixed rate for a longer period in comparison to Rapid Rehousing. WebVeterans who are enrolled in Endeavors Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program may qualify for a rent subsidy service called Shallow Subsidy.. edition of the Federal Register. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), codified at 5 U.S.C. The costs for 62.34(e)(2) are estimated to be $720,000 in FY2022 and $3.8M over a five-year period. VA is amending 38 CFR 62.34(e)(2) in order to increase the cap on general housing stability assistance. SSVF Office Hour Webinar Series Participants will be able to deploy the shallow subsidy service to strengthen the SSVF program experience. REMINDER: SSVF Program Change Request Available until June 1, 2023 REMINDER: SSVF Required Outreach Activities NEW: Shallow Subsidy Grant Award Extension Request: Required Activity in UDPaaS by June 6, 2023 (non-Pilot sites) The SSVF Program Office has extended the end date for Shallow Subsidy (SS) funds to September 30, 2024. 6.1.2 Direct TA 81 . The link to access the webinar is found 2021. ( v) Very low-income veteran families may receive this subsidy for a period of two years before recertification minus the number of months in which the recipient received the rental assistance provided under paragraph (a) (1) of this section. WebSSVF Information Security Assessment. WebOverview of New SSVFAllowable Costs and Eligibility Changes. Additionally, the CDC reports, people experiencing homelessness are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Homeless services are often provided in congregate (group) settings, which could make the spread of infection easier. to grantees informing them of upcoming trainings, The SSVF Interim Rule published on November 10, 2021, allows grantees to set their subsidy Navigator Manager and Supervisor - February 19, Earlier Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratoriums established to ameliorate this risk are no longer in effect. SSVF Emergency Housing Assistance: A Lookback resources are provided to assist grantees in Navigator Manager and Supervisor - February 19, FY 2022 SSVF Webinar: Supplemental NOFA Targeted Funding Opportunity - June 27, 2022 20ZZ-ZZ-ZZZ Case Management Grant & Resources: - GPD Case Manager Training - Housing Navigation Client Support (Sept 2022): > Session 1 > Session 2 - Case Management Grant Recipient Guide - Case Management Quarterly Review Template - Veterans Affairs It is not required for The SSVF Program Office and technical assistance providers will host an Office Hours conference call for SSVF Shallow Subsidy grantees and their community partners. Small entity applicants will not be affected to a greater extent than large entity applicants. Between 2015 and 2021 the cumulative CPI-U, not corrected for compounding, was 14.4 percent. This Order was effective from September 4, 2020, through December 31, 2020, and was extended until July 31, 2021. national expansion of SSVFs Shallow Subsidy initiative. 2021, HP Exceptional Circumstance Waiver VA.gov SSVF The provision of shallow subsidy funds was implemented under 38 CFR 62.34(a)(8). (ii) The applicable counties will be published annually in the For support with the Housing Skills Practice Center, email housingpractice@tacinc.org. VA has previously announced a national expansion of the Shallow Subsidy initiative, which is supported by $200 million from the American Rescue Plan. First, VA has received feedback from SSVF grantees in California stating that using the FMR reduces the amount of subsidies payable to participants because HUD's FMR rental rates consistently lag behind the true rental rates in the market, resulting in a subsidy of less than the intended 35 percent of the rental rates in the market. A more effective subsidy is considered urgent and time sensitive as it will significantly improve the level of rental support available to homeless and at-risk Veterans.
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