Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing; Additional Extension of HUD Compliance Dates

2026-08406 — HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Further Program Updates and Streamlining

HUD is updating the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to make it simpler and more flexible, especially for green building projects and scattered site manufactured housing rentals. These changes affect local housing groups that get federal money to build or fix affordable homes. Public comments are open until June 1, 2026, so folks can share their thoughts before the new rules take effect.

2026-08339 — HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Further Program Updates and Streamlining

HUD is hitting the pause button on some new HOME program rules that were supposed to start in 2025. This delay affects local governments and housing groups waiting for updated rules about affordable housing projects. No new changes or money moves will happen until HUD finishes reviewing and publishes the next final rule—so, hang tight!

2026-08244 — Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions

HUD is updating its rules to focus on biological sex instead of gender identity when it comes to housing programs. This means shelters and similar places can ask for proof of sex to keep everyone safe. These changes affect people using HUD housing services and those running them, with public comments open until June 29, 2026.

2026-06926 — HOME Investment Partnerships Program-Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limit Methodology and Amount; Notice for Comment

HUD is updating how it sets the maximum money allowed per housing unit for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. This change affects builders and developers using HOME funds starting May 11, 2026, and HUD wants your thoughts before finalizing it. The new limits help make sure funds stretch fairly and wisely to build affordable homes.

2026-04990 — Revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent; Indefinite Delay of Effective Date

HUD is hitting the pause button on a new rule that would have stopped the 30-day heads-up before evicting tenants for not paying rent. This means public housing tenants and property owners won’t see changes just yet, as HUD reviews feedback and legal challenges. No rent-related notices are changing for now, so everyone can breathe easy until HUD decides the next move.

2026-04095 — Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits

HUD is proposing new rules that let local housing agencies and some apartment owners require adults to work and set time limits on housing help for families who aren’t elderly or disabled. This gives communities more control to encourage self-sufficiency and mix incomes, helping tackle the affordable housing crunch. Comments on these changes are open until May 1, 2026, so get ready to weigh in!

Previous: 2026-02183 — Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notices in the Southwestern Region; Arizona, New Mexico, and Parts of Oklahoma and Texas

The Forest Service is updating the list of newspapers it will use to publish important legal notices in Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Oklahoma and Texas. This means if you live in these areas and want to stay in the loop about forest projects or decisions, you’ll know exactly where to look. These changes start right now and help make sure everyone has a fair chance to comment or object on forest plans.

Next: 2026-02185 — United States v. Columbus McKinnon Corp., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government says Columbus McKinnon’s plan to buy Kito Crosby could hurt competition in the electric chain hoist market. To keep things fair, Columbus McKinnon must sell off its power chain hoists and chains businesses. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court decides, so changes could happen soon and affect how these products are sold.