Opportunity
Federal Register #2577-0274
HUD Requests Public Comment on EPIC Information Collection Revision
Buyer
Housing and Urban Development Department
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
2577-0274
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Public and Indian Housing, is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection for the Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC): - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Public and Indian Housing - Purpose and Scope: - Request for approval to revise information collection requirements for EPIC - EPIC is used by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to electronically submit required forms (e.g., Five-Year Plan, Annual Statement/Budget, Performance and Evaluation forms) - System automates collection of signed documents for federal fund access and tracks use of federal funds for public housing development - Collects data on energy efficiency improvements and mixed-finance development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is for public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are specified - Location: - HUD Headquarters, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Description
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection related to the Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC). EPIC automates the collection of various forms from Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) including the Five-Year Plan, Annual Statement/Budget, and Performance and Evaluation forms. The system also collects signed documents required for accessing funds and tracks development of public housing with federal funds. HUD is requesting public comments on the proposed collection of information to ensure its necessity, accuracy, and to explore ways to minimize respondent burden.