{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Spring Street Brief","title":"Episode 117: HUD Publishes FY 2026 HCV Renewal Funding Inflation Factors","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f981e75f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":185,"description":"HUD has published its FY 2026 Renewal Funding Inflation Factors (RFIFs) for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, setting a national per unit cost growth projection of 2.337% and proposing a significant methodology change for FY 2027 that would incorporate local regulatory housing policy as a driver of rent inflation. The notice is effective July 6, with comments due August 5, 2026 — a narrow window for PHAs, syndicators, lenders, and LIHTC stakeholders with PBV exposure to engage. Key Takeaways: HUD projects national per unit cost growth at 2.337% between FY 2025 and FY 2026.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eww4KoCb2-o7-dD11A42DpSkBhZjKNEkIb9mGj3dsyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWNi/MGVlZjVhN2FjYzBk/NDY5YWEyOTA3MWMw/MWViZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}