News

HUD Immigration Reverification Report

On June 11, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on May 21, 2026 issued a new requirement for certain federally assisted housing providers to reverify the immigration status of certain tenants within 30 days.

Guidance Related to Emotional Support Animals Updated by HUD

On June 4, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

In a May 22 internal memo, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed that the agency is reassessing its guidance for reasonable accommodations requests for assistance animals.

Minnesota Housing Releases Updated Rent and Income Limits

On June 4, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) rent and income limits. These limits are now available on Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Rent and Income Limits webpage. Minnesota Housing uses the HUD published limits to compute income and rent limits for Multifamily loan programs.

HUD Changes to Service Coordinator Grant Process

On May 7, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

Following a change in leadership overseeing Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) grants at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the agency is now projecting full-year renewal funds for Calendar Year 2026 grants by early June.

Release of FY 2026 Income Limits Delayed by HUD

On March 12, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) bases its median family income estimates on data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). In November, the Census Bureau announced a delay in its release of ACS data.

HUD Secretary Sends Letter Addressing Guidance for Criminal Background Screening

On December 4, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Members who provide HUD subsidized housing may have received a letter dated November 25, 2025 from HUD Secretary E. Scott Turner addressing the current administration’s guidance related to criminal background screenings for prospective tenants.

Housing providers begin receiving long-overdue CY25 Service Coordinator award notices

On September 18, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun issuing the calendar year 2025 Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) grant award notices to renew grants for the current year.

HUD To Remove Translated Documents in New English-Only Policy

On August 21, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

LeadingAge learned this week of a move within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute on President Trump’s March 1 English-as-America’s-official-language Executive Order (EO) by replacing the agency’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) policy with an English-only policy.

Memo

In a memo to HUD employees, HUD deputy secretary Andrew D. Hughes stated that the EO will “enhance social and economic integration,” and reports that the agency will no longer have contracts for translation services for documents or communications, and all paper and online materials in languages other than English would be removed. HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated on Fox News, “… HUD will solely use English for all Departmental business and services. We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language to deliver on our mission.”

Previously, HUD had a practice of translating materials like resident brochures, documents, and forms into nearly 20 languages.

LeadingAge National confirmed the announcement with HUD leadership, who said that the change would take effect “immediately.” However, next steps and timelines for removing materials and ending contracts is currently unclear, and as of August 20, several translated materials are still available online through HUD’s LEP webpage.

LeadingAge National is working to save translated materials that housing providers may need in order to serve households with diverse LEP needs. Providers are encouraged to consider doing the same, particularly for documents that you use frequently for the population you serve.

HUD Operators Professional Networking Group August 21st

On August 14, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

If you are an operator of a HUD community, you are invited to join our upcoming quarterly networking group. Get together with other operators to network, share best practices, and get the latest updates related to HUD.

Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities Updated Handbook

On July 24, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

In Minnesota, landlords are required to notify residential tenants about the availability of the Minnesota Attorney General's Office Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities handbook. 

Hot Topics for HUD

On June 18, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for HUD providers called MOR Hot Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing. 

HUD Clarifies How to Handle Social Security Lump Sum Payments 

On May 22, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has weighed in on questions from LeadingAge National about how housing providers should handle retroactive payments resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA).

Updated HUD Income Limits and Metro HRA Payment Standards Released

On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

HUD has released its income limits for affordable rental communities, effective 4/1/2025.    These income limits are used by providers of affordable rental property to help a property determine eligibility criteria.

HUD Hot Topics

On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for providers called HOT Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing.

HUD Finalizes 30-Day Eviction Notification Rule

On December 19, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a new rule requiring housing providers to provide written notification to tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent 30 days in advance of filing a formal judicial eviction procedure.

Disaster Response Resources for Affordable Senior Housing Providers

On November 21, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

LeadingAge has compiled a disaster preparation and response resource for affordable housing. The resource covers how affordable senior housing providers should prepare for a disaster event and what to expect after an event has occurred.

Deadlines Approaching: Funding for Solar in HUD Housing

On October 3, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Treasury, promotes cost-saving solar or wind investments in low-income communities as part of affordable housing developments, and for projects that benefit low-income households.

HUD Posts NSPIRE Appeals Guidance

On August 29, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made appeals guidance available for its NSPIRE housing inspection protocol on August 19.

LeadingAge Weighs in on HUD Efforts to Reduce Barriers to Housing Access

On June 13, 2024 by LeadingAge

LeadingAge supports HUD’s efforts to expand housing access in practical, consistent ways.

Expand housing access in practical, consistent ways, LeadingAge told the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a June 10 comment letter.

Senators Seek Bold Housing Funding

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

On May 10, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) led a letter to Senate Appropriations HUD Subcommittee Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ranking Member Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) urging strong funding in fiscal year 2025 for affordable housing programs serving older adults and persons with disabilities.