Energy Efficiency Compliance Dates Extended for Several HUD Programs
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst
February 5, 2026 — On February 3, 2026, HUD published a notice extending compliance of energy efficiency standards to December 31, 2026, for the Public Housing Capital Fund, Project Based Vouchers, and other HUD-related programs.
In April 2024, HUD and the the U.S. Department of Agriculture published a notice of final determination, which adopted various energy standards for new construction of buildings for various HUD-programs. Compliance dates have been extended numerous times and will continue as HUD fully considers public comments they received on this particular issue over the summer.
Compliance dates by program included in the notice:
| Program | Initiation event | Compliance date |
|---|---|---|
| HOME and HTF (If HOME/HTF funding is layered with other HUD funds, the later program compliance date applies) | Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) or HTF Grantee Funding Commitment | November 28, 2024. |
| Federal Housing Administration-Insured (FHA-Insured) Multifamily | Pre-application Submitted to HUD | December 31, 2026. |
| FHA-Insured Single Family | Building Permit Application | December 31, 2026. |
| Public Housing Capital Fund | HUD approvals of development proposals for new Capital Fund or mixed financed projects | December 31, 2026. |
| Project Based Vouchers | To be determined in further guidance | December 31, 2026. |
| Competitive Grants (Choice Neighborhoods, Section 202, Section 811) | Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Publication | Upon publication of FY2026 NOFO for each respective program. |
| All programs, persistent poverty rural areas | Based on program-specific event, above | December 31, 2026. |
| Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) | N/A | Already effective by Federal Register Notice and program notice. |