In the News

RSS

Four nonprofit fair housing organizations representing a proposed class of more than 60 groups across the country recently filed a sweeping federal class action lawsuit challenging HUD and the newly created Department of Government Efficiency for abruptly terminating $30 million in federal grant funding. 

The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently released its 2025 edition of The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. According to the report, the U.S. lacks 7.1 million rental homes that are both affordable and available to households earning at or below the federal poverty level or 30 percent of area median income, whichever is greater. This translates to just 35 homes available for every 100 extremely low-income renter households.

HUD reportedly plans to close field offices in 34 states and cut staff by half.

For HUD, the order requires a review of hundreds of programs administered by the agency, potentially leading to major restructuring or budget cuts. 

But the repeal of the rule doesn't eliminate site owners' fair housing responsibilities--core fair housing laws remain fully in effect. 

The legal landscape surrounding the funding freeze remains unsettled and reflects the disputes about the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress regarding spending priorities. 

The national average OCAF is 4.8% for 2025.

HUD seeks to collect input through a recently released RFI.

The contract rent won’t be increased unless the owner submits a timely written request.

Given the uncertainty about final funding levels, PHAs must plan cautiously.