HUD Waives Its Waiting Period After Legal Process Delays

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: 2026-22416, New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on November 17, 2026, to decide fishing rules for scallops in 2027 and 2028. This affects fishermen and businesses in New England’s waters by setting catch limits, fishing days, and quota shares. These decisions help protect scallop populations while supporting the fishing economy.

Next: 2026-22418, Pipeline Safety: LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop Series Presented by the National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety

The National LNG Center is kicking off a free workshop series starting December 2, 2026, to share the best ways to keep liquefied natural gas (LNG) safe. These full-day events, held in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and online, bring together industry pros, government, and emergency teams to learn and improve safety. If you work with LNG or care about pipeline safety, register by November 27 to join the fun and stay ahead!