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- Mar 12
Senate Passes Major Housing Legislation; NAHRO Pushes for Conferencing of Bill
March 12, 2026 — Today, the Senate passed its major housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, 89-10. The bill combines the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act and […]
- Mar 03
HUD Term Limits and Work Requirements Proposed Rule Published
Comments Due May 1, 2026 March 3, 2026 — Yesterday, HUD published a proposed rule titled “Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits” in the Federal Register. The proposed rule would provide agencies the flexibility to implement term limits, work requirements, […]
- Mar 03
Senate Advances Massive Housing Package, White House Expected to Sign
March 3, 2026 — Yesterday, the Senate released the text of their new housing bill, “the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,” which combines provisions from the Senate’s “ROAD to Housing Act” and the House’s “Housing for […]
- Feb 26
NAHRO Releases New Advocacy Resources to Help You Prepare for Hill Day
February 26, 2026 — NAHRO is rolling out a comprehensive suite of new advocacy resources to help members effectively tell their story and strengthen their voice with policymakers at the federal, state, and […]
- Feb 26
New 2026 HUD Mixed-Status Proposed Rule Makes Major Changes
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager February 26, 2026 – On February 20, HUD published a proposed rule titled “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status.” […]
- Feb 25
HUD Eliminates 30-Day Notice Requirement for Nonpayment of Rent
By: Eric Oberdorfer, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs February 25, 2026 — Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pre-published an interim final rule that will eliminate […]
- Feb 24
You Asked, We Delivered: HCV Essentials On Demand is Here!
February 24, 2026 — NAHRO is excited to launch HCV Essentials, now available in a convenient on-demand format. This introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in the Housing Choice Voucher […]
- Feb 24
Informational Webinar: 2026 Pan African City Symposium & Exposition
February 24, 2026 — Are you interested in a global networking opportunity focused on innovative solutions in the field of human settlements, affordable housing, and economic development? Please join the […]
- Feb 23
We Need More Homes, Not More Rules
By Mark Thiele, NAHRO CEO February 23, 2026 — Secretary Scott Turner argues in his recent Washington Post op-ed that HUD’s proposed rule on Verification of Eligible Status (2026-03405) will […]
- Feb 19
HUD Publishes 2026 Version of Mixed Status Proposed Rule
February 19, 2026 — Earlier today, HUD posted a pre-publication copy of the mixed status family rule titled “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status.” The […]
- Feb 06
NAHRO to Testify Before Congress on Behalf of PHAs
February 6, 2026 — On Tuesday, February 10, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing titled: Building a Solid Foundation: Restoring Trust and Transparency in Public Housing […]
- Feb 06
NAHRO Releases 2026 Legislative Policy Priorities
February 6, 2026 — NAHRO is pleased to release its 2026 Policy Priorities. NAHRO releases its priorities early in the year to help states, regions, and members craft their own legislative and […]
- Feb 03
Congress Passes Full Year 2026 THUD Bill, Ends Partial Government Shutdown
- Jan 29
Shutdown Watch 2026
January 29, 2026 — As Senate Democrats negotiate a short-term funding agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, Congress appears to be heading for a […]
- Jan 27
The Path Forward for the FY 26 THUD Appropriations Bill
January 27, 2026 — Funding for Homeland Security has become a critical flashpoint in the Senate as it tries to pass appropriations bills ahead of the January 30 expiration of the current Continuing Resolution (CR). In […]
- Jan 20
FY 2026 THUD Bill Released as Congress Weighs Action Ahead of January 30 Continuing Resolution Deadline
January 20, 2026 — Early Tuesday, Congress released the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. The bill follows the House and Senate proposals released last summer and comes in the wake […]
- Jan 13
HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding Implementation Notice
Applications Due January 16, 2026 by 5:00p ET January 13, 2026 — On December 17, HUD published PIH Notice 2025-30, “Implementation of Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding from Federal […]
- Jan 06
HUD Expected to Reopen FY24-25 CoC NOFO on Thursday, January 8
January 6, 2026 — According to a recent court document filed today, HUD is expected to reopen and post the FY24-25 CoC NOFO on Thursday, January 8. This comes after […]
- Jan 05
FSS FY25 Renewal Awards Announced
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst January 5, 2026 — On December 29, HUD announced the first round of FY25 renewal awards for existing Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programs. As previously mentioned by […]
- Jan 05
HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 Compliance Deadline Extended for CPD Programs
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst January 5, 2026 — On December 30, 2025, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register once again extending the deadline for compliance of Sections 102 and […]