Florida CARH News
Bipartisan Housing Package Passes U.S. House: What It Means for Affordable and Rural Housing
In a rare show of bipartisan momentum, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644) on Feb. 9 — a sweeping federal housing package aimed at addressing the nation’s housing shortage and improving affordability.
HUD: Delays Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits Until May 1
As a result of this decision by the Census Bureau, it will be necessary for HUD to delay the release of FY 2026 median family incomes and income limits by one month, from April 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026.
January 2026 News Roundup
We roundup the news in affordable and rural housing for January 2026.
Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process
On December 17, Rural Development issued a Stakeholder Announcement entitled, Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process.
UPDATE – Rural Housing Service – Management Interactive Network Connection (MINC) Technical Issues
Rural Development issued a Stakeholder Announcement entitled, Rural Housing Service – Management Interactive Network Connection (MINC) Technical Issues – UPDATE.
Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Processs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) is notifying borrowers, management agents, and lenders of upcoming modernization changes to the reserve request withdrawal process.
Secretary Publishes Letter on Screening Criminal Responsibilities
The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is announcing that the Secretary has published a letter on screening criminal responsibilities.
Government Shutdown Ends After 43 days—USDA Receives Full Year Funding
On November 12, 2025, after 43 days of the federal government being shut down, President Trump signed into law legislation that temporarily reopens the government until January 30, 2026.
Beyond the Coastline: Florida’s Rural Developers Have New Tools to Build Affordable Housing
Beyond the Coastline: Florida’s Rural Developers Have New Tools to Build Affordable Housing.
Government Shutdown Update – Rural Housing Service
Congress has yet to reach an agreement on any of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding bills or a short-term Continuing Resolution. As a result, the federal government has shut down, and the shutdown is now entering its fifth week. As CARH members know, the longer the shutdown continues, the greater the impact will be on affordable housing programs that rely on federal funding.
Flood, Cleaver Introduce HOME Reform Act
This week Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee introduced the HOME Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 5798) that would make numerous changes to the administration of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. A summary of the most significant changes included in the bill follows.
Living in HUD or USDA Housing? Here’s What a Government Shutdown Means for You
When the federal government shuts down, many services and programs can be delayed or disrupted because agencies stop non-essential activities until funding is approved. NHLP explains what this means for tenants in housing supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rural housing programs, and outlines what renters should know and what to do.
ROAD to Housing Act Included in NDAA Passed by Senate
On Oct. 9, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which notably includes the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, co-led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This marks the first major housing package to advance through the Senate in nearly 17 years, representing a significant bipartisan achievement for housing advocates nationwide.
Rural Housing Service – Multifamily Housing New Reserve Request Submission Process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) is notifying borrowers, management agents, and lenders of upcoming modernization changes to the reserve request withdrawal process.
HUD, USDA and Treasury Government Shutdown Contingency Plans
Read some of the federal government’s shutdown contingency plans.
HUD: New HUD Guidance: Preservation Rent Increase for RAD for PRAC Conversions
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Housing Notice 2025-04, introducing important updates to the Preservation Rent Increase for eligible Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) properties pursuing a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion.
Comment deadline extended for USDA reorganization
Comments on USDA’s reorganization plan, which was announced in late July, will now be accepted through September 30.
RD Management Fees Announced for FY 2026
Rural Development (RD) sent out an Announcement entitled, “2026 Proposed Budget Requirements,” that included management fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. It is expected that an official Procedural Notice will soon be published and will also provide the same information listed below on the FY 2026 management fees.
White House Weighs National Housing Emergency as Affordability Crisis Deepens
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts a “big economic pickup in 2026” while warning that housing affordability remains a national crisis. A housing emergency declaration may be on the horizon, with potential measures to lower costs and boost supply.
August Regulatory Alert
August 2025 Regulatory Alert from CARH