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HUD Removes Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Program Regulations

HUD has published a final rule removing regulations for the Shelter Plus Care Program (24 CFR part 582) and Supportive Housing Program (24 CFR part 583) from the Code of Federal Regulations, effective May 20, 2026. These programs were consolidated into the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program following the HEARTH Act of 2009. The rule also makes a conforming amendment to 24 CFR 578.33(d)(1) to remove cross-references to the removed parts.

Insurance Requirements Updated for MFH Direct Loan and Grant Programs

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has finalized amendments to insurance requirements for Multi-Family Housing direct loan and grant programs under 7 CFR Part 3560. The rule aligns RD insurance coverage types, amounts, and deductibles with affordable housing industry standards. Affected programs include Section 515 Rural Rental Housing loans, Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing loans and grants, and Section 521 Rental Assistance. This final rule supersedes the proposed rule published October 25, 2023 (88 FR 73245).

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.

Idaho Real Estate License Law and Rules Booklet

The Idaho Real Estate Commission published the Idaho Real Estate License Law and Rules Booklet effective July 1, 2022. The document codifies Chapter 20 Title 54 of Idaho Code, establishing licensing requirements, continuing education obligations, examination requirements, license types, and commission powers and duties. The rules apply to all individuals and entities seeking or holding an Idaho real estate license.

CE Requirement: 5 Hours Fair Housing and Agency for 2024-2026 Renewal

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission imposed a continuing education requirement for the 2024-2026 renewal period (June 1, 2024-May 31, 2026). Licensees must complete a minimum of 5 hours from the required 14 total hours in Fair Housing (2 hours) and Agency Relationship (3 hours). New licensees renewing for the first time are exempt from this requirement. The Commission voted on this requirement at its July 10, 2024 meeting pursuant to 49 PA Code §35.384(b).

Income Calculation and Net Family Assets for Multi-Family Housing Programs

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has published a final rule amending 7 CFR 3560 to align its annual income certification requirements for Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing programs with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The rule updates how RHS calculates annual income and net family assets by incorporating revised HUD definitions under 24 CFR 5.609(a) and (b) and 24 CFR 5.603(b). No comments were received on the specific changes, and the rule takes effect April 13, 2026.