On June 30, 2017, the Department issued the new Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide.  The transmittal cover sheet provides a summary of the changes with links to the changes in the document.  The new Guide is posted under “SECTION 8 RENEWAL POLICY GUIDE (published June 2017)" at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfhsec8.cfm.  The policy changes will be effective for all renewal or amend rent packages received by the Department after July 28, 2017.