Federal Register #FR-6572-N-01

HUD Regulatory Waivers for Native American Housing Programs in 2026 Disaster Areas

This notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public and Indian Housing, provides regulatory waivers and flexibilities for Native American housing programs in disaster-affected areas for 2026. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Public and Indian Housing - Programs Affected: - Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) - Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) - Purpose: - Offers statutory suspensions, waivers, and regulatory flexibilities to tribal grantees and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in areas impacted by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) in 2026 - Key Waivers and Flexibilities: - Relaxed development cost limits - Modified income verification requirements - Expanded eligibility for assistance to middle-income families - Increased emergency payment allowances - Suspension of public services expenditure caps - Expanded eligibility for new housing construction - Requirements and Limitations: - Grantees must notify HUD before using waivers and maintain documentation - Provisions are limited to 2026 PDDs and do not apply to ONAP COVID-relief programs - Emphasis on temporary assistance, avoidance of duplication of benefits, and strict documentation - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved; this is a programmatic notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

This notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026. The flexibilities are intended to assist tribal grantees with recovery and relief efforts for families affected by disasters. The notice outlines specific waivers related to development costs, income verification, assistance to middle-income families, emergency payments, suspension of public services cap, and new housing construction. Grantees must notify HUD before using these waivers and maintain documentation. These provisions apply only to 2026 PDDs and do not apply to ONAP COVID-relief programs.

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