On September 24, 2024, RD’s Office of Multifamily Housing sent out the following Stakeholder Announcement:

Washington D.C., September. 24, 2024 – Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Housing (MFH) has created Processing Tenant Recertifications: A Guide for Multifamily Housing Owners and Management Companies as a reference resource for RD MFH owners and management agents.

The guide outlines the recertification process; includes regulatory citations for easier reference; and identifies requirements to ensure process compliance, such as:

  • Timeframes for Notifying Tenants
  • Documenting Proper Notification
  • Tenant Failure to Recertify
  • Owner or Manager Recertification Responsibilities
  • Processing an Eviction