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Sep 6, 2025

Federal Court Orders HUD to Release Withheld Fair Housing Funds

Background of the Case At the core of the litigation is HUD's decision to stop the distribution of funds under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) the main source of federal support for loca...

Aug 31, 2025

HUD Abandons Fair Housing Enforcement

HUD Retreats from Fair Housing Enforcement: Why Compliance Still Matters The federal Fair Housing Act requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enforce laws prohibiting di...

Aug 16, 2025

HUD Releases 2026 Inflationary Adjustments

HUD s 2026 Housing Program Adjustments: Partial Release Status HUD has not yet released the major 2026 program adjustments that housing providers typically need for annual planning, including Fai...

Jul 14, 2025

Historic Housing Expansion in Reconciliation Act

Since being signed into law on July 4, I have read the "One Big Beautiful Bill" twice, in an effort to determine its impact on housing - especially affordable housing. What follows is my take on the i...

Jul 5, 2025

USDA Proposes Mandatory Market Studies for Section 538 Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture s Rural Housing Service (RHS) is tightening requirements for project feasibility under its Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). In a newly ...

Jun 28, 2025

RD to Implement HOTMA Income and Certification Rules on July 1, 2025

Although HUD has postponed implementation of HOTMA for its Multifamily Housing Programs until January 1, 2026, the USDA Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of Multifamily Housing has announced that the...

Jun 7, 2025

HUD’s Proposed Rule to Eliminate Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans: A Critical Analysis

Introduction The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed eliminating the requirement for Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMPs), a cornerstone of fair housing enforce...

Jun 5, 2025

HUD Inspector General Reports Major Financial Recoveries and Oversight Improvements

Federal watchdog agency identifies nearly $500 million in recoveries while addressing critical housing challenges across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s Office of Ins...