HUD and USDA Scrap Green Building Rules for Cheaper Homes

2025-12522 — Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing; Notice for Comment

HUD and USDA are updating energy rules for new homes they help pay for, making sure these houses use less energy and save money. They’ve adopted newer, smarter energy codes that won’t make homes more expensive or harder to get. Now, they want your thoughts before finalizing everything, so speak up soon!

2026-09137 — Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Starting July 7, 2026, SNAP retailers must stock more types of staple foods—at least seven varieties in each of four categories, with more perishable options too. This change helps make sure folks using SNAP have better access to fresh, healthy foods. Retailers need to follow these new rules by November 4, 2026, so everyone can enjoy tastier, more nutritious choices without breaking the bank.

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.

Previous: 2026-08530 — Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH or Committee): Notice of Meetings

The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) will hold virtual meetings on May 19-20, 2026, to discuss important safety standards for construction workers. Anyone involved in construction safety can join or send comments by May 13. These meetings help shape rules that keep workers safe without costing extra money.

Next: 2026-08532 — Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Reimbursable Screening Services Program (RSSP) Pilot Request

TSA is asking to keep collecting info for its Reimbursable Screening Services Program (RSSP), which lets businesses and groups get TSA security checks outside regular airport screening areas. This extension means the program can keep running smoothly without extra costs or delays. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until June 1, 2026, to share them!