HUD Seeks Feedback on Section 8 Renewal Guidebook Changes
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
HUD wants to update how it collects info for renewing Section 8 housing contracts, which affects landlords and housing agencies. They’re asking for public feedback by March 24, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and fair. These changes could impact paperwork but aim to keep affordable housing running smoothly without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Updated Section 8 renewal forms
HUD will revise the Section 8 Contract Renewal Policy collection by correcting 8 existing forms and creating 2 new forms (including HUD-9648b and HUD-9649b) used for renewing project-based Section 8 contracts under the Multifamily Housing Reform and Affordability Act (MAHRA). These form changes are part of a revision to the currently approved OMB collection (Control No. 2502-0587).
Paperwork burden and estimated costs
HUD estimates this information collection will involve 1,507 respondents and responses, averaging 0.43 hours per response for a total of 650 burden hours. The notice reports a total annual public cost of $25,768.35 and an annual government cost of $33,203.03 for the collection.
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