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HUD Extends HOTMA Compliance Deadline for CPD Programs to January 1, 2027

On December 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, further extending the compliance deadline for implementing key provisio...

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Medical Marijuana Reclassified - What Trump's Executive Order Means for Affordable Housing Providers

President Trump has signed an Executive Order directing the federal government to reclassify medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act placing it in the s...

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HUD Pushes HOTMA Multifamily Compliance to January 1, 2027 – Another Troubling Delay

HUD Pushes HOTMA Multifamily Compliance to January 1, 2027 - Another Troubling Delay HUD has issued yet another extension of the HOTMA multifamily compliance deadline this time pushing the mandatory...

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DOJ Final Rule Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability- What It Means for Fair Housing Enforcement

On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule rescinding parts of its Title VI regulations that had long allowed enforcement actions based on disparate impact polici...

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HUD Income Limits Likely to Be Delayed Following ACS Data Postponement

Census Bureau Delays ACS Data Release On November 26, 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the release of the 2020-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) data will be delayed from December 11, 20...

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HUD Rescinds Prior Criminal Screening Guidance: What PHAs and Owners Need to Know

On November 25, 2025, HUD issued an important policy letter announcing a significant shift in the approach to criminal background screening for HUD-assisted housing. The Department explains that prev...

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Avoiding Fair Housing Violations When Establishing Rules for Apartment Common Areas

The Fair Housing Framework Modern apartment communities often offer a variety of shared amenities such as fitness centers, pools, lounges, co-working spaces, dog parks, and community rooms. These ...

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No Change in HOTMA Implementation Date as of Late October 2025

HUD Holds Firm For Now on January 1, 2026 HOTMA Implementation Deadline As of mid-October 2025, there is no indication that HUD will postpone the January 1, 2026, compliance deadline for the H...

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