Federal Register #2026-13539

HUD Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for Late 2025

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a notice summarizing regulatory waivers granted in late 2025 across several housing and community development programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Offices involved: Office of Community Planning and Development, Office of Housing, Office of Public and Indian Housing - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this notice pertains to regulatory waivers rather than procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or equipment are being procured - One notable service: Security Guard Contract for public housing developments in Kansas City (protective services to address crime) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Waivers allow Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) families to transition to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs without individual applications - Waivers for floodplain construction requirements to facilitate affordable housing - Adjustments to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) benefit calculations for disaster-affected communities - Administrative waivers to streamline processes and support vulnerable populations, including homeless families and disaster victims - Some waivers enable alternative grant administration structures and expanded occupancy definitions for affordable housing projects - No contract awards or product/service purchases are included in this notice; the focus is on regulatory relief and program flexibility

Description

This notice published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lists regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The waivers pertain to various HUD programs and regulatory provisions, including Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds, housing assistance programs, and public housing administration. The notice complies with section 106 of the HUD Reform Act, which requires HUD to publish quarterly notices of all regulatory waivers it has approved. The document provides details on the nature of the waivers, the projects or activities involved, and contact information for further inquiries.

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