NLHA wrote an information piece on HUDs new proposed “Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits.” 

This proposed rule will officially publish in the Federal Register on March 2, 2026. The proposed rule offers public housing agencies and certain owners of multifamily housing the option to implement work requirements for work-eligible adults and term limits for non-elderly, nondisabled families residing in public housing or receiving assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), or Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Previously, this …

From NLHA regarding final ruling that is to take place today in the Federal Register:

HUD will publish an interim final rule tomorrow in the Federal Register that revokes the 2021 interim final rule and 2024 final rule requiring PHAs and owners of project-based rental assistance (PBRA) properties to provide certain tenants with 30-day notification prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. This rule becomes effective 30 days after its scheduled publication tomorrow, …

New Proposed Rule Regarding Citizenship Issued by HUD.

HUD is proposing a new rule regarding mixed-status households. The rule would require every household resident to show proof of citizenship or legal status, regardless of age. They are asking the public to weigh in on the proposed rule until April 21, 206. Read the rule here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-20/pdf/2026-03405.pdf?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov Let your voice be heard. Submit your …

Big changes are coming to those who are on SNAP Benefits

The changes will take effect in 2026. The changes include stricter eligibility verification, expanded work requirements, revised benefit levels, and new purchasing limitations. Significant SNAP policy changes scheduled for 2026 are expected to affect millions of households nationwide. Housing providers should understand how these updates may impact residents and onsite compliance obligations. Thank you CMS …

House Passes the Final FY 2026 Appropriations Bill

This past Friday, the House passed the final FY 2026 appropriations bills after several delays, approving Defense, Transportation-HUD, and Labor-HHS by a wide margin, while Homeland Security passed narrowly amid Democratic opposition over immigration enforcement funding. Overall, Congress rejected the Trump administration’s proposed deep spending cuts, particularly for HUD. Instead of the $43.5 billion requested, lawmakers …

HUD publishes letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities

From the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Secretary Publishes Letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is announcing that the Secretary has published a letter on screening criminal responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rescinded: 1. Notice 2015-19, …