Federal Register #2026-07633

HUD removes regulations for Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs, consolidating them into the Continuum of Care Program

This notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces regulatory changes impacting federal homelessness assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development - Regulatory Action: - Removes regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs from title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations - Consolidates these programs into the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, as mandated by the HEARTH Act - Eliminates outdated regulatory language and cross-references - Products/Services Requested: - No products, services, or part numbers are requested; this is a regulatory update, not a procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Streamlines and modernizes federal housing and homelessness assistance regulations - Removes obsolete program references to reflect current statutory authority - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

This final rule removes the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs from the Code of Federal Regulations. These programs were consolidated and replaced by the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program following the enactment of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act). The rule eliminates outdated regulations and cross-references, reflecting the consolidation of these programs into the CoC program. The effective date of this rule is May 20, 2026.

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