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United States Department of Agriculture

PN 661: Changes to HB-2-3560

August 31, 2026

Summary

USDA revised RD HB-2-3560 (WSAL), the MFH Asset Management Handbook, to update the fiscal year 2027 management fee caps per occupied unit per month, effective January 1, 2027. The fee caps, set per state and territory using HUD's OCAF, replace the previously published 2024 rates and must be applied by affected housing providers.

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PROCEDURE NOTICE

RD MANUAL CHANGES

INSERT RD HB-2-3560 (WSAL)

MFH ASSET MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK. This Handbook is being revised; the specific revisions are outlined below.

Attachment 3-F has been revised to reflect the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Management Fee, per occupied unit per month (PUPM). The updated fees take effect January 1, 2027. Rural Development set the fee caps for each state and territory using HUD’s Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF).

REMOVE INSERT
Dated 07-19-24. Revised 08-31-26.

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Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/pn661.pdf

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USDA revised RD HB-2-3560 (WSAL), the MFH Asset Management Handbook, to update the fiscal year 2027 management fee caps per occupied unit per month,…
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It was published on August 31, 2026.

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