HUD Ends Special Reviews for Big Housing Projects

2026-16228, HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations

HUD published a notice of proposed rulemaking in January of 2026 that proposed to remove HUD's disparate-impact regulations and leave interpretation of disparate-impact liability under the Fair Housing Act to the courts. This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking continues HUD's efforts to remove or revise regulations that prohibit conduct having a disparate impact without evidence of discriminatory intent. Through this rule, HUD is proposing to remove provisions in HUD's Title VI implementing regulations that impose disparate-impact liability on recipients of HUD Federal financial assistance. If finalized, this rule would improve consistency within HUD's own regulations and between HUD's regulations and the Title VI regulations recently revised by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This rule reopens the public comment period of HUD's January 2026 proposed rule on disparate-impact liability; HUD will only consider comments on topics related to this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking during the reopened comment period.

2026-13939, Rescission of Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands; Minimum Property Standards for Flood Hazard Exposure; Building to the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard

HUD is rolling back its 2024 floodplain and wetland protection rules to how things were before, thanks to a new executive order. This change affects builders, developers, and communities by easing some flood risk rules but keeping helpful flexibilities. Comments on this proposal are open until September 8, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!

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: 2026-10317, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Gulf of America Trophy Fishery for 2026

Starting May 21, 2026, the Gulf of America trophy fishery for big Atlantic bluefin tuna is closed for the rest of the year. This affects recreational anglers and charter boats with special permits, stopping them from catching or keeping these giant tunas. The closure helps protect the tuna population and follows international fishing rules.

Next: 2026-10360, Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney RTX Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Pratt & Whitney Division United Technologies Corporation) Engines

If you own or operate certain Pratt & Whitney RTX engines, get ready for new safety checks starting June 26, 2026. The FAA wants regular ultrasonic scans to catch cracks early and replace parts if needed, all to keep flights safe after a serious engine event. These inspections might cost some time and money but are crucial to avoid bigger problems down the runway.