Hi all, wanted to alert housing data users that HUD put out two nearly identical requests for information on uses of the RHFS and SOMA, with public comments due November 10. It seems like both may be on the chopping block. Among the information they requested was "there concerns related to reducing the scope of, or eliminating entirely, the [SOMA/RHFS]" and the extent to which "the current content ... is no longer relevant or has limited usefulness."
Request for Information on the Uses of Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Apartments (SOMA) Data
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| Request for Information on the Uses of Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Apartments (SOMA) Data |
| The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is evaluating current needs for data from the Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA). As part of this evaluation, HUD is soliciting information from the public on uses of SOMA data and other comments or concerns about the... |
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Request for Information on the Uses of Rental Housing Finance Survey Data
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| Request for Information on the Uses of Rental Housing Finance Survey Data |
| The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is evaluating current needs for data from the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS). As part of this evaluation, HUD is soliciting information from the public on uses of RHFS data and other comments or concerns about the RHFS. |
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Sophia Wedeen
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
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