Federal / Agency News
Appropriations Update
The Appropriations Committees in the House and Senate released another batch of FY26 bills to begin negotiations: By the Numbers: This new package means the House and Senate are actively negotiating five bills; they have already passed and funded three of the 12 bills. HUD funding is one of the remaining four bills still outstanding. […]
Bipartisan Policy Center Explainers on Federal Housing Policy Bills
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released section-by-section explainers breaking down the House of Representatives’ Housing for the 21st Century Act and the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act. Both sweeping pieces of legislation combine more than 40 housing bills into a single legislative package. What’s Next: The House is expected to consider the Housing for the […]
Internet Access Now Eligible as a Supportive Service for Seniors
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing issued a notice, recognizing Wi-Fi and internet access as a “supportive service” to help seniors “address health and social support needs.” Section 202 PRAC owners and agents may now use supportive services funds to pay for Wi-Fi networks and/or in-unit internet access for individual residents.
HUD OIG Semiannual Report Issued to Congress
HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its Semiannual Report to Congress for April 1 – September 30, 2025. By the numbers: HUD successfully resolved 214 open recommendations bringing the total open recommendations down to 547. The report focuses oversight on HUD’s Top Management Challenges: Why This Matters: We expect these findings to be discussed […]
Fannie & Freddie Final Rule: Housing Goals 2026-2028
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a final rule on the housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2026 through 2028 as required by the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992. The benchmark levels for the multifamily housing goals and subgoal for 2026-2028 remain unchanged from the current 2025-2027 […]
IRS Publishes National Pool Data Allocations
Just before the end of the year, the IRS published Revenue Procedure 2026-9 including 2025 national pool allocations for the Housing Credit carryover amounts. By the numbers: 25 states will receive a total of $13,100,588 in Housing Credit authority. Rule Change: Normally, state Housing Credit allocating agencies must allocate national pool credits before the end of the […]
23 Days until Jan. 30 Funding Deadline
Congress has just 23 days to either pass the remaining appropriations bills or approve another continuing resolution (CR) before the current CR expires on January 30. Go Deeper: Of the 12 appropriations bills, Congress has passed and funded three bills and according to Politico, is actively negotiating three other bills. HUD is not included in […]
PIH Implements Shortfall Funding to PHAs
On December 17, 2025, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued a notice implementing the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which provides a $25 million set-aside for assistance to PHAs experiencing, or are at risk of, financial shortfalls. This notice also explains eligibility requirements, application processes, and other participation requirements to […]
HUD Publishes FY 2025 CNI Grants NOFO
On December 9, 2025, HUD published the FY 2025 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applications are due March 9, 2026.
HOTMA Updates
On December 8, HUD issued a final rule [90 FR 56683] intended to make clarifying amendments and correct technical errors within the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) final rule previously published on May 7, 2024. This rule is effective January 7, 2026. On December 17, HUD issued a notice extending the compliance […]
CoC Lawsuit and Funding Update
During the second hearing of the lawsuit on December 19, U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted motions for preliminary injunction to temporarily block HUD’s attempts to implement the NOFO. HUD states on its website: “HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the […]
HUD Leadership Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed the following senior HUD leaders on December 18: Go Deeper: All nominees were confirmed along with about 100 other nominees due to a rules change that allows confirmation of nominees to be done “en bloc consideration.” Cassidy’s and Gormley’s backgrounds can be found here along with summaries of the committee vote and […]