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New Research Analyzes HOPE VI Program and the Impact of Neighborhood Revitalization
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst February 5, 2026 — New research conducted by Opportunity Insights, a Harvard University based research and policy organization, found that ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts such […]
Congress Passes Full Year 2026 THUD Bill, Ends Partial Government Shutdown
HUD Releases 2026 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager February 2, 2026 – Earlier today, HUD issued a pre-publication copy of a notice in the Federal Register titled “Notice of Certain Operating Cost […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROSS Rapid Response Emergency Funding Available
By: Steven Molinari, Policy Analyst January 27, 2026 —Yesterday, HUD announced by email availability of Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Rapid Response Program (RRP) emergency funding for eligible applicants. The […]
HUD Sends New Immigration Status Guidance to PHAs on SAVE Status Discrepancies
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager January 26, 2026 — On January 22, HUD sent an email to PHA Executive Directors with additional immigration status guidance to PHAs on Systematic […]
HUD Updates 2025 HCV Portability Administrative Fee Description File
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager January 21, 2026 – Yesterday, HUD sent a letter to PHA executive directors with a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program stating that the calendar […]
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 […]
HUD Announces $10 Million in Additional Administrative Fees for HUD-VASH Vouchers
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager January 15, 2026 – Earlier today, HUD published a notice titled “2025 Additional Administrative Fees for HUD-VASH” (Notice PIH 2026-01). The notice announces the […]