HUD changes regulations for notification requirements for nonpayment of rent, publishes a proposed rule that would affect citizenship status regulations and one that would allow work requirements, and updates the online magazine The Edge.

Recent News

HUD Revokes 30-Day Notice Requirement for Nonpayment of Rent

An interim final rule published in the Federal Register restores the regulatory requirements for notifying tenants of termination of a lease due to nonpayment of rent to the pre-2021 framework. The requirement for public housing is 14 days’ notice; for the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation program, five working days; and for PBRA and PBV, the timing of the notice must comply with the lease and state law. Read more

HUD Proposes Changes to Mixed-Status Family Regulations

A proposed rule published in the Federal Register would revise regulations governing assistance to families that include ineligible noncitizen members. Among other changes, the rule would require all family members to have eligible status, require verification of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for all participants, and limit prorated assistance to a temporary condition pending verification of all family members’ statuses. Comments are due April 21. Read more

HUD Publishes Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits

A proposed rule published in the Federal Register would give PHAs and eligible PBRA owners the option to adopt work requirements and time limits in the public housing, HCV, PBV, and PBRA programs. Comments are due May 1. Read more

PD&R Updates Online Magazine The Edge 

New article topics include using census data in housing research, housing for people with disabilities, and industrial construction. Read more