HUD Revisits Paperwork on Housing Aid for Noncitizens
Published Date: 10/30/2026
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Summary
HUD wants to update how it collects info about who can get housing help, especially noncitizens. They’re asking for public feedback by November 30, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and fair. This update won’t cost extra but helps HUD keep things running smoothly and protect privacy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
You must sign HUD-9886-A to get housing help
If you apply for or receive assistance in the Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, or Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation programs, you (and adult household members) must sign form HUD-9886-A (Authorization for the Release of Information/Privacy Act). HUD estimates 144,920 adult-member new tenant admissions will execute HUD-9886-A, and 36,488 household members who turn 18 will also execute the form.
New verification rules for citizenship and immigration
Under Section 214 (42 U.S.C. 1436a), HUD requires documentation for eligibility: U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals must submit a signed declaration of citizenship or nationality for each family member regardless of age; noncitizens age 62 or older must submit a signed declaration of eligible immigration status and proof of age; all other noncitizens must submit a signed declaration of eligible immigration status, the original USCIS document accepted as evidence of immigration status, and a signed verification consent form. These rules apply to applicants and tenants in Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation.
Estimated paperwork time and annual cost to respondents
HUD estimates the information collection will involve 185,053 respondents and 305,338 responses annually, totaling 42,727 annual burden hours and an estimated annual cost to respondents of $1,302,759.65 (calculated using $30.49 per hour). The total annual burden hours and cost combine the restrictions on assistance to noncitizens and execution of HUD-9886-A.
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