1. HUD Region II Priorities
Lynne M. Patton
Regional Administrator

4. expand the availability of financing to develop, renovate, and preserve affordable housing
Champion existing industry proposals to create a reallocation pool for unused volume cap
Grow the use of the Risk-Share Program, particularly in collaboration with the Federal Financing Bank
Educate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees about the flexibility and use of Section 108 loans
Market HUD’s 221(d)(4) mortgage insurance for new construction projects

5. increase employment and financial independence of HUD-assisted households
Fortify and incentivize HUD’s Section 3 Program by increasing visibility and accountability 1
Increase access to the Family Self-Sufficiency and Jobs Plus Programs at all Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in NY and NJ 2

6. Envision Centers en·vi·sion ənˈviZHən/ Verb
imagine as a future possibility; visualize

7. Education & Mentorship
Envision Centers will provide support services in the following quality of life categories:
Vocational
Training
Financial Literacy
Education & Mentorship
Health & Wellness

8. Envision Centers will leverage public/private resources for maximum community impact through MOU partnerships with:
Inter-Agencies
Non-profits
Faith-based Organizations
Corporations
Public Housing Authorities
Housing Finance Agencies
State and Local Governments

9. Lift the cap on the Rental Assistance Demonstration
address needs of public housing authorities by leveraging private financing and reducing regulatory burdens
Lift the cap on the Rental Assistance Demonstration
Create Fund for Public Housing/Funders Committee
Identify and reduce rehabilitation costs by eliminating excessive regulatory obstacles

10. collaborate with stakeholders to improve the physical condition of underperforming multifamily housing properties
Reform
Reform the Real Estate Assessment Center’s (REAC’s) Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) scoring system to prioritize unit and common area conditions HUD-wide
Collaborate
Collaborate with REAC, the Departmental Enforcement Center (DEC), the Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) and the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) on red flag pre-inspections
Advocate
Advocate for improved REAC inspection technology as it pertains to physical and IT monitoring tools
Reposition
Reposition failing assets through sales and refinancing

11. promote homeownership through improved marketing of HUD-owned single family properties
Eliminate Region II inventory of HUD-owned single family properties
Collaborate with HUD housing counselors to increase the visibility of HUD’s Real- Estate Owned (REO) properties
Identify & advertise homes that meet the Section 8 homeownership program – enabling folks to apply their vouchers.
Market the Good Neighbor Next Door program that prioritizes first responders, teachers & non-profits.

12. maximize utilization and impact of homeless assistance grant funds in Region II
Establish a joint HUD-CPD & Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Recapture Rate Task Force to reduce HUD’s recapture rate in special needs & homeless grant funds - from 20% annually to no more than 5% annually.
Increase oversight and operational assistance to CPD grantees.