In February, at the direction of Trump and Secretary Scott Turner, HUD proposed three disastrous new rules that would leave tens of thousands of families homeless and burden the lives of millions more. These proposals would:
1) Eliminate the 30-day notice requirement for nonpayment evictions in HUD housing;
2) Allow owners to impose a two-year time limit in HUD housing, and 40-hour work requirements, on all “work-eligible” HUD tenants, including in households with disabled members; and
3) Repeal the Mixed-Status Rule that allows immigrants to stay with eligible family members in HUD housing, with reduced federal assistance
All proposals have been released to the public for an initial 60-day comment period, each with its own set of deadlines. HUD tenants, tenant organizers, and advocates have a chance to submit comments opposing these changes.
HUD tenants and allies united to defeat similar proposals in 2017, during the first Trump administration. We can do it again! HUD tenants must organize, and unite, to defeat all three proposed rules!
Take Action NOW to oppose Fast-Tracked Evictions, Time Limits, Work Requirements, and Separation of Immigrant Families!!
Submit separate comments to HUD opposing each of the THREE proposals.
Repeal of the Mixed-Status Rule. This proposal, would end the ability of families with mixed immigration status to stay together in HUD housing while receiving prorated (less) housing assistance. Part of the administration’s broader anti-immigrant agenda, the rule would force families to choose between keeping their family together, or keeping their housing. The deadline for comments on this proposal is April 21st, 2026. Tenants and allies can submit comments opposing the rule using the guides prepared by the Keep Families Together Coalition or have them submit your comment anonymously on your behalf here. Find more information on the effects of the proposal at the NLIHC press release here.
Repeal of 30-Day Notice Requirement. Currently, owners and PHAs are federally required to give at least 30-days’ notice before moving to evict tenants for nonpayment of rent. The proposal would revoke that requirement, and allow owners to evict tenants in as little as 3-5 days, depending on the state. The deadline for comments on this proposal is April 27th, 2026. Tenants and allies can submit comments opposing the rule using the regulations.gov website here. Find more information on the NLIHC website here.
Work Requirements and Two-Year Term Limits. This proposal would allow owners and PHAs to force able-bodied adults in HUD housing to work up to 40 hours / week or risk losing their housing. Additionally, the rule would allow owners to set limits on the amount of time tenants can stay in HUD housing, with a minimum of two years for any “non-elderly, non-disabled” household. Additional, burdensome reporting requirements and limits on assistance will lead to many families having their assistance abruptly terminated, and turn them out on the streets. Leaving to owners decisions about who must report on their working hours in order to keep their home, and how long they can keep it, creates opportunities for severe discrimination. The deadline for comments on this proposal is May 1st, 2026. Tenants and allies can submit comments opposing the rule at the regulations.gov website here. Find state-by-state data here, or more information on the NLIHC website here or the NHLP website here.
Line up tenant leaders for quotes in local media stories about the proposals.
Issue a press release and call local media, to make tenant voices heard! Supplement your message with data on HUD Housing in your state from this state-by-state guide.
Start a social media campaign.
Post your messages to Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Keep Families Together has prepared a social media toolkit and other communications materials on their website. Find your elected officials’ social media handles here. Organize Instagram or Facebook users to post on the same day or in a specific time window using the same hashtag to get your topic “trending”.
Distribute this action alert to tenants, allies, and even OWNERS.
Most of these proposals, if implemented, will cost management and owners major time, money, and staff capacity. They have a stake in fighting back against these proposals alongside tenants! Find any allies you can, including your neighbors, your tenant association, your Local Housing Authority, and your management company and/or owner, and start reaching out now!
Stay tuned for more talking points and comment guides.
If you’re ready to raise your voice and submit your comments opposing the rules, do so as soon as you can! If you need a little more support, the LOFTE Network will release example comments, talking points to mention in your comments, and more resources surrounding each rule as we get closer to their respective deadlines. Email [email protected] to request to be added to the mailing list!
Attend the monthly LOFTE calls, the first Friday of each month at 2pm.
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