HUD Renews Its Race and Ethnicity Reporting Form
Published Date: 6/12/2026
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Summary
HUD wants to keep using a form that collects race and ethnicity info from people in their programs. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days before renewing approval to keep gathering this data. If you’re involved with HUD programs, this could affect how your info is reported, but there’s no new cost or big changes coming.
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HUD continues race/ethnicity data collection
If you apply for or receive HUD financial assistance subject to Title VI and the Fair Housing Act, you will continue to be asked to complete Form HUD-27061 to report your race, ethnicity, and other protected-class information. HUD estimates 0.50 hours per response, 17,250 responses annually (1.2 responses per respondent), a total annual burden of 8,625 hours, and an annual respondent cost of $417,795; HUD is seeking OMB renewal and is accepting comments through August 11, 2026.
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