Opportunity
Federal Register #FR-7107-N-21
HUD Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Public Housing Reform Policies
Buyer
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
FR-7107-N-21
NAICS
925110
HUD is seeking public input on an information collection related to public housing reform policies. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Focused on public housing agencies (PHAs) - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of written policies from PHAs covering: - Admission and occupancy requirements - Eligibility criteria - Local preferences - Rent determination methods - Annual reporting on overincome families - Notable Requirements: - Policies must reflect updates from the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) and the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) - Emphasis on transparency and compliance with federal mandates - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a request for information and policy documentation, not a procurement of products or services.
Description
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection related to public housing reform, specifically changes in admission and occupancy requirements. This collection requires public housing agencies (PHAs) to maintain and provide written policies on admission and continued occupancy, including eligibility, local preferences, and rent determination. The notice invites public comments for 30 days to gather input on the proposed information collection. The effort reflects updates from the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 and the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016, which introduced new requirements for PHAs.