News You May Have Missed — June 2026

It’s been a busy month, and we know you may have missed some important news on nahro.org since the last edition of the Monitor!

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May

HUD Secretary Turner Testifies on FY 27 HUD Funding Before House Panel

Published May 13, 2026

The testimony highlights several policy proposals that could affect PHAs, residents, owners, and local partners if adopted by Congress …. The testimony also emphasizes program integrity, including HUD’s focus on payment accuracy, oversight, data analysis, and improper payment prevention. PHAs should continue watching whether these priorities result in new administrative, reporting, or compliance requirements.

HUD Publishes Memo Announcing the End of Restore-Rebuild Initiative

Published May 18, 2026

The memo outlines how this change will affect current Restore-Rebuild transactions based on where a PHA is in the process.

• HUD is not accepting requests for new Notices of Anticipated RAD Rents (NARRs).
• HUD will continue processing NARRs that were submitted before May 12, 2026 (the date of the memo), and
• If the PHA has received a NARR or receives a NARR after this memo, it will be void after 90 days unless the PHA meets one of several criteria outlined in the memo.

HUD Publishes Guidance to Align CPD Programs for Opportunity Zone Investment

Published May 18, 2026

The OZ initiative provides tax incentives to investors for commercial and industrial real estate, housing, infrastructure, and existing or start-up business investments.

House Passes Amended 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Published May 20, 2026

The bill now returns to the Senate. It remains uncertain when, or if, the chamber will take up the legislation, however, the Administration’s support of the bill could help. 

FY25 CoC Program Awards Announced for Q3 and Q4

Published May 26, 2026

More than $2.4 billion in funding was announced for projects with start dates in quarters three (Q3) and four (Q4) of the calendar year. This follows recent court proceedings, which announced HUD’s commitment to release Q3 and Q4 renewals.

HUD’s Office of Housing Sends EIV Citizen Verification Tool Bulletin

Published May 29, 2026

Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners and agents must access their EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report and verify any discrepancies contained within it by June 20, 2026, thirty days from the date of HUD’s May 21, 2026 message.

June

NAHRO Submits Comments on HUD Supplemental Proposed Rule

Published June 1, 2026

NAHRO’s comment letter generally supports efforts to reduce administrative burden and increase flexibility in the HOME program, while cautioning against changes that could make affordable housing development more difficult …. NAHRO emphasizes that HOME remains one of the most important federal affordable housing production tools and argues that regulatory changes should focus on expanding housing supply and improving program efficiency rather than creating additional compliance obligations.

FY25 ROSS Awards Announced

Published June 2, 2026

HUD has announced $37 million in FY 2025 Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) program funding, with grants awarded to 114 organizations across the country.

GAO Report Finds Weaknesses in Data Collected on Service Providers in Multifamily Housing Program

Published June 2, 2026

The report reviews “service coordination in rural assisted housing” by examining:

1. The quality and use of data collected by federal agencies on rural service coordinators
2. The effect of service coordination on residents’ well-being
3. Challenges to rural service coordination and methods to address these challenges

HUD Sends Email on HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 Compliance – Reiterates Jan. 1, 2027 Enforcement Deadline

Published June 11, 2026

All transactions for applicable PHAs with an effective date of January 1, 2027 or later must be HOTMA compliant …. all PHAs should be preparing to implement HOTMA sections 102 and 104 by updating their administrative plans, admissions and continued occupancy policies, and forms (including recertification packets, verification forms, etc.).