NCSHA Comments on HUD’s Verification of Eligible Status Proposed Rule
On April 21, 2026, NCSHA submitted these comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed rule to require verification of citizenship or eligible immigration status for all applicants and recipients of certain housing assistance programs under Section 214. NCSHA urged HUD to withdraw the rule and continue its current proration policy. NCSHA recommended any modifications to this policy should only be implemented prospectively and with appropriate transition time and consideration of the reasonable difficulties some people will face producing needed documentation. NCSHA commented that withdrawing the rule or, at least, applying it prospectively and in a measured manner will promote fairness, prevent homelessness, avoid destabilizing families and communities, minimize additional taxpayer costs, and avoid increasing administrative and financial burdens on housing program administrators and users.
