Florida CARH News
2026 Florida CARH Conference Sponsorships Are Now Open!
Don't Miss CARH's 2026 Annual Meeting & Legislative Conference — Early Bird Deadline This Friday, May 15!
HUD Announces Change to Environmental Reviews in Effort to Support Multifamily Development
HUD and USDA Rescind 2024 Energy Code Requirement for New Housing
CARH Urges Congress to Include Rural Housing Reform in Final Legislation
Administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Released
Florida Lawmakers Approve Expansion of the Live Local Act
USDA Launches Rural Housing Modernization Initiative
USDA announces the Rural Housing Modernization Initiative, upgrading loan program delivery for rural communities without changing eligibility standards or funding levels.
REMINDER: CARH’s Top 20 for 2026 Survey – Complete This Year’s Survey Today!
On March 24, 2026, the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing issued the following reminder:
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Landmark Housing Bill, Signaling Major Shift in National Housing Policy
A major bipartisan housing reform effort cleared the U.S. Senate this week, as lawmakers voted 89–10 to advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, marking one of the most significant federal housing initiatives to move forward in nearly three decades. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives, where its path forward remains uncertain amid internal divisions.
RD Stakeholder Announcement: Multifamily Housing 2025 Fiscal Year-End Updated Submission Requirements
To support the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline and modernize government services, the MFH Field Operations Division has centralized the submission process for annual financial reports. This ensures consistent and timely receipt of year-end documents.
RD and HUD Final Rule Removing 30-Day Notice Requirement for Nonpayment of Rent
RHS rescinds its 30-day eviction notice rule for nonpayment in Sections 514, 515, and 538 properties, while CARES Act requirements remain in effect.
What Florida Housing Providers Need to Know About HUD’s New Citizenship Verification Proposal
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a proposed rule aimed at strengthening and standardizing how citizenship and eligible immigration status are verified for all residents of federally assisted housing programs.
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.