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- Feb 23
We Need More Homes, Not More Rules
By Mark Thiele, NAHRO CEO Secretary Scott Turner argues in his recent Washington Post op-ed that HUD’s proposed rule on Verification of Eligible Status (2026-03405) will “redirect $218 million to […]
- 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 […]
- Dec 23
HUD Recommends PHAs Cease Issuing New Vouchers
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager December 23, 2025 — On December 22, HUD sent a letter (as an email) to PHA executive directors emphasizing the need to prudently manage […]
- Dec 18
House Committee Advances Bipartisan Comprehensive Housing Package
December 18, 2025 — On December 17, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on a 50-1 vote. The bipartisan housing package, introduced by committee leaders Chair French Hill (R-AR) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) […]
- Dec 18
HUD Sends Letter on Verifying Citizenship and Immigration Status to PHA Executive Directors
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager and Kris Evans, Content Specialist, HUD Programs and Policies December 18, 2025 — On December 16, HUD sent a letter to PHA executive directors […]
- Dec 01
December HCV Shortfall Payments to be Delayed
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager December 1, 2025 – Earlier today, in a call to industry groups, HUD stated that shortfall payments for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program […]
- Nov 20
Registration Open! NAHRO Emerging L.E.A.D.ership Program, Cohort 4
November 20, 2025 — Are you a new (or newer) leader or aspiring leader? Learn, explore, assess and develop your skills with NAHRO’s newest premier training! Now in its fourth […]
- Nov 14
CoC and YHDP FY25 NOFO Released with Major Changes
November 14, 2025 — On November 13, HUD released its fiscal year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP). […]
- Nov 13
Congress Passes Clean CR, Ending Longest Shutdown in History
November 13, 2025 — This week, Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history by passing a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the government. HUD programs will continue to […]
- Nov 06
Day 37: Government Shutdown Update
November 6, 2025 — We’ve now entered the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. While bipartisan talks are underway, Congress has yet to pass a funding bill. Tuesday’s election results, […]