Agency·Rule

HUD Extends Deadline to 2027 for New Income Rules Used in Key Housing and Homelessness Programs

Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act: Implementation of Sections 102 and 104; Further Extension of Compliance Date

3 months ago·View on Federal Register

Key Points

HUD moved the deadline for new income and asset calculation rules to January 1, 2027 for several housing and homelessness programs.
This affects programs run by states, cities, and nonprofits, including help for affordable housing, homelessness services, and community development funding.
HUD says the delay is needed because its computer systems and guidance are not ready yet, and local programs need time to update software and train staff.
Local agencies can choose to start using some of the new “income safe harbor” options early, but they are not required to fully switch until 2027.
Until the new deadline, programs can generally keep using the older income-rule approach, but they must still follow the latest federally required income exclusions when checking eligibility.

Housing

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)

Housing Assistance

Neutral

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

From now through Dec 31, 2026

Local CPD programs continue using older income and asset calculation rules unless they opt in to newer options

Your application or recertification may look the same as it has been, and whether anything changes depends on where you live and which program you use

Any time before Jan 1, 2027 if your local HOME program adopts it

Some HOME programs may start using expanded “income safe harbor” options and TBRA flexibilities early

In some areas, you may have an easier time proving income (using accepted determinations or public assistance records) and may face fewer income re-checks in certain HOME TBRA assistance

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Source Information

Document Type

Federal Rule

Official Title

Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act: Implementation of Sections 102 and 104; Further Extension of Compliance Date

Data Sources

Federal Register

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