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21st Century ROAD Act Becomes Law as Congress Nears August Recess
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Manager
The 21st Century ROAD Act is now law, FY 2027 HUD funding remains unsettled, and August Advocacy is approaching. NAHRO members should use the weeks ahead to show Congress how vouchers, public housing, HOME, CDBG, and community development programs affect residents and local communities.HUD Publishes Guidance on Asset Repositioning Fee
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 […]
Build America, Buy America News (and a Chance to Get Involved)
By: Andrew Van Horn, Policy and Research Advisor July 10, 2026 — Both HUD and Congress have taken steps to improve Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) implementation in recent […]
21st Cent. ROAD Act Awaits Presidential Action as July Advocacy Window Opens
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Manager
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has cleared Congress and is awaiting presidential action, while FY 2027 HUD funding decisions remain ahead. With the Senate in a state work period through July 10, NAHRO members have an important opportunity to share local housing impacts with lawmakers and staff.The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab Announces Application for the Homeless Response Peer Network
By: Norma Gay, Policy and Legislative Affairs Intern July 1, 2026 – On June 17, NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab announced that applications for the Homeless Response Peer Network […]
NAHRO Recommends that Housing Agencies Submit Comments Opposing New OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager June 30, 2026 — On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule on Federal Financial Assistance. The rule, […]
HUD Provides Application Guidelines for the Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI) and the Small Rural Frozen Rolling Base Program
By: Norma Gay, Policy and Legislative Affairs Intern June 29, 2026 Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI) On June 23, HUD announced that the FY2027 Rate Reduction Incentive (RRI) application period will […]
Senate Set to Vote on Bipartisan Housing Bill as FY 2027 Funding Debate Continues
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Manager
June 22, Congress begins the week with housing policy moving on two tracks: a major bipartisan housing package nearing final Senate action and the FY 2027 appropriations process continuing to shape funding levels for HUD programs.Legislative Update June 16: House Advances HUD Funding Bill, Senate Housing Action Ahead
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Manager
The House Appropriations Committee has advanced its FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, moving the first major House HUD funding marker forward in this year’s appropriations process.HUD Sends Email on HOTMA Sections 102 and 104 Compliance – Reiterates Jan. 1, 2027 Enforcement Deadline
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager June 11, 2026 — On June 8, HUD sent an email to housing agency executive directors to provide information on the upcoming Housing Opportunity […]