# 2026-01289: HUD Seeks Feedback on Section 8 Renewal Guidebook Changes

2026-01289, 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook, is a Federal Register notice from Housing and Urban Development Department published 2026-01-23, effective Comments Due Date: March 24, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01289
- Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Guidebook
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Housing and Urban Development Department
- Citation: 91 FR 2946
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: Comments Due Date: March 24, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-03-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

HUD Seeks Feedback on Section 8 Renewal Guidebook Changes

## Summary

HUD wants to update how it collects info for renewing Section 8 housing contracts, which affects landlords and housing agencies. They’re asking for public feedback by March 24, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and fair. These changes could impact paperwork but aim to keep affordable housing running smoothly without extra costs.

## Abstract

HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

## Effects PRIA read

- Updated Section 8 renewal forms: cost, low. HUD will revise the Section 8 Contract Renewal Policy collection by correcting 8 existing forms and creating 2 new forms (including HUD-9648b and HUD-9649b) used for renewing project-based Section 8 contracts under the Multifamily Housing Reform and Affordability Act (MAHRA). These form changes are…
- Paperwork burden and estimated costs: cost, low. HUD estimates this information collection will involve 1,507 respondents and responses, averaging 0.43 hours per response for a total of 650 burden hours. The notice reports a total annual public cost of $25,768.35 and an annual government cost of $33,203.03 for the collection.

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## Sources
- [2026-01289 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01289/60-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-section-8-renewal-policy-guidebook)
- [2026-01289 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01289.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01289 (as of 2026-06-08).