By: Andrew Van Horn, Policy and Research Advisor

July 10, 2026 — In May, HUD published PIH Notice 2026-16, “Guidance on Eligibility for the Asset Repositioning Fee.” This new notice supersedes the previous Asset Repositioning Fee (ARF) guidance, PIH Notice 2021-37, by updating the eligibility timeline, providing updated guidance on applicability dates, and providing an appendix of ARF definitions.

The ARF is an increase to a PHA’s Public Housing Operating Fund subsidy amount to help with the costs of disposing of or demolishing whole public housing developments or entire buildings within a public housing development under Section 18. The notice specifies situations in which agencies are and are not eligible for the ARF. Several simple demolition and disposition scenarios are eligible, even when combined with other programs. Many circumstances make agencies ineligible, such as RAD conversions, RAD/Section 18 blends, and others.

This notice updates guidance on the window of eligibility to begin receiving the ARF. It specifies the first vacancy date triggering the ARF, the dates for which agencies can receive the ARF, and the end date based on the type of activity. It also covers compliance requirements and data submission guidance.

Find the notice here.

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