From the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: Dear Owners/Agents: Please note that the below communication requires Owners/Agents to act on information in HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system within 30 calendar days of today’s date. In a letter sent to Owners/Agents on January 12, 2026, the Department reminded you of your legal obligation to ensure that …
On November 26, 2025, the Census Bureau announced a delay in its release of 2024 ACS 5-year data from December 11, 2025 to January 29, 2026.1 As a result of this decision by the Census Bureau, it will be necessary for HUD to delay the release of FY 2026 median family incomes and income limits …
From the desk of the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs: HUD Multifamily recognizes that the Real Estate Assessment Center Technical Assistance Center (REAC-TAC) has experienced limited accessibility in recent weeks. To support owners and auditors working to reset passwords and file Annual Financial Statements due March 31 through HUD’s Financial Assessment Sub System (FASS), the …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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The long-awaited OCAF factors are expected to be published tomorrow by the Federal Register. The nationwide factor is 5.1. HUD is unusually late this year in releasing the 2026 figures. OCAF factors are typically issued in October or November. The effective date for the 2026 OCAFs is February 11, for HAP anniversary dates on or …
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 …
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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 …
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HUD has issued a statement regarding what to do in the upcoming severe winter weather. Read the entire article here: Severe Winter Weather May you all stay safe and warm during the upcoming days.
