FR: Housing and Urban Development Department

Removal of Regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and the Supportive Housing Programs

HUD removes obsolete Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Program regulations (24 CFR parts 582 and 583) from the Code of Federal Regulations. These programs were statutorily consolidated into the Continuum of Care Program under the HEARTH Act of 2009, and no new funds have been available under the removed regulations. The rule also makes a conforming amendment to 24 CFR 578.33(d)(1) to remove cross-references to the deleted parts.

National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate: Implementation Guidance and Inspection Standards for HOME and Housing Trust Fund Programs

HUD published implementation guidance for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule as it applies to HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Trust Fund programs. The notice aligns and extends the compliance date to April 14, 2027 for affected participating jurisdictions and grantees under these programs. Activities with written agreements executed prior to the compliance date may continue under previous standards.

30-Day Notice: Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Programs Information Collection (OMB No. 2503-0033)

HUD is seeking OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act to revise approved information collection 2503-0033 for Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Programs. The revision updates existing form VI-20 and introduces four new forms (VI-24, XI-01, XI0A, XI-01B) used by issuers when requesting commitment authority and pool numbers. Public comments are requested within 30 days of publication.

60-Day Notice: Rural Capacity Building Information Collection OMB Approval

HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development is seeking OMB approval for a revision to the Rural Capacity Building (RCB) program information collection (OMB Control No. 2506-0195). The collection supports post-award reporting activities for grantees including CDCs, CHDOs, local governments, and Indian tribes carrying out affordable housing and community development in rural areas. Public comments are requested by June 9, 2026.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limit Methodology and Amount

HUD published a notice for comment establishing a new methodology for determining maximum per-unit subsidy limits under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The methodology applies to calculating subsidy caps across different unit sizes for affordable housing projects. Comments are due May 11, 2026, and the limits will apply to projects with HOME funds committed on or after that date.

Public Housing Capital Fund Amendments to the Annual Contributions Contract OMB Notice

HUD published a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding Public Housing Capital Fund Amendments to the Annual Contributions Contract. The notice invites input on reporting requirements for public housing authorities receiving Capital Fund program allocations. Comments are due 60 days from the April 9, 2026 publication date.

60-Day Notice: Housing Discrimination Complaint Form HUD-903 Information Collection

HUD published a 60-day notice seeking public comments on the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form HUD-903, an information collection used to file housing discrimination complaints under the Fair Housing Act. The notice invites feedback on the form's burden estimates and data requirements with a comment deadline of June 8, 2026.

Withdrawal of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Guidance Documents

HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has withdrawn guidance documents previously issued under its authority. The withdrawal, effective September 17, 2025, was announced pursuant to Executive Order 14192 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation) and Executive Order 14219 (Ensuring Lawful Governance). The action affects regulated parties in the housing sector that previously relied on FHEO interpretive guidance for compliance purposes.

Privacy Act CRM System of Records Modification

HUD's Office of Field Policy and Management published a notice modifying the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The modification expands coverage from a single CRM system to include all CRM systems in use: One Stop Customer Service, HUD Central, and Microsoft Dynamics. The changes include updated system manager descriptions, revised categories of records, and added retention and disposal policies. A 30-day public comment period closes May 6, 2026.

HUD ServiceNow Privacy Act System of Records

HUD's Office of Chief Information Officer published a notice of a new Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN) for the ServiceNow platform, which supports helpdesk operations, IT management, software and asset tracking, facilities management, HR activities, and limited financial planning. The notice invites public comments through May 6, 2026. This is a routine administrative action to formally document the data system under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Privacy Act System of Records Correction

HUD corrects a Privacy Act system of records notice that omitted information about a modification to add a routine use for disclosing records to the Department of Treasury for fraud and improper payment prevention, per Executive Order 14249. The correction reopens the public comment period for 30 days until May 6, 2026.

HUD Notice: Proposed Information Collection for Indian Housing Block Grants

HUD is issuing a 60-day notice regarding a proposed revision to the information collection for the Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Formula and Competitive Programs. The agency is seeking public comment on the proposed changes, which are intended to assess program compliance and monitor grantee performance.

HUD Notice of Intent to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Fulton Park Redevelopment

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Fulton Park Redevelopment Project in Brooklyn, New York. This notice initiates a public scoping process to gather input on the project's scope, potential environmental issues, and alternatives.

30-Day notice for proposed information collection on wage rates

30-Day notice for proposed information collection on wage rates