2026-01289Notice

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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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
1/23/2026
3/24/2026

Department and Agencies

Department
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Agency
Housing and Urban Development Department
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