HUD Posts 2017 HTF Allocation Plan Sample Form June 21, 2017 HUD has developed a 2017 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Allocation Sample Form that HTF grantees (i.e., States) may use to submit their 2017 HTF allocation plans. States may opt to use this sample form or to submit their allocation plans in a different format, provided that all required elements are addressed. Please visit the HTF website for more guidance on the HTF program and Notice CPD 17-05 Guidance for HTF Grantees on FY 2017 HTF Allocation Plans for more information on HTF allocation plans. FY 2017 HTF allocation plans are due August 16, 2017. For FY 2017, a copy of the HTF allocation plan must be submitted to both the local HUD CPD Field Office and to HUD's Office of Affordable Housing Programs, at htf@hud.gov. Visit the HUD Exchange at https://www.hudexchange.info