Proposed HUD Rules (2026)
On February 20, 2026, HUD proposed a rule that would force thousands of mixed-status families (households made up of U.S. citizens and non-citizens) to choose between staying together or losing their housing assistance.
This rule would end the current policy that allows families to live together with prorated rent. Instead, families would have to choose between separation or facing eviction and homelessness together. This could cause an estimated 80,000 people—including 37,000 children—to lose their rental assistance. You can learn more about the proposed rule here.
Right now, this rule is still just a proposal. Before implementing it, HUD must accept public comments before making a final decision. We have until April 21, 2026 to speak out.
Submit a public comment here telling HUD:
- Keep families together.
- This rule is costly and cruel.
- Protect access to safe, stable housing for all eligible households.
On March 2, 2026, HUD also proposed a rule that would allow public housing authorities and voucher systems to implement work requirements and limits on how long some tenants can receive assistance. You can learn more and submit a comment opposing the rule here! These comments are due by May 1, 2026.
Anyone can submit comments telling HUD that these proposed rules are cruel measures that would separate families and cause thousands of people to lose their homes. Your comments make a difference: in 2019, when HUD proposed a similar rule regarding mixed-status families, more than 30,000 people commented in opposition and it was rescinded.
Housing is a human right and families belong together. Take action today to keep our communities safe and securely housed.