The rule would require proof of eligible status for all residents in HUD-funded housing, including mixed-status households
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a proposed rule that would require proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for all residents of HUD-funded housing. If finalized, the rule would apply to mixed-status households and would prohibit housing assistance from benefiting individuals without verified eligibility. The department stated that the proposal follows an agency audit identifying tens of thousands of tenants with incomplete or unclear documentation and estimates that a portion of assisted households may include ineligible residents.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner said, “HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants. We have zero tolerance for pushing aside hardworking U.S. citizens while enabling others to exploit decades-old loopholes.”
The department noted that the rule builds on prior coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and recent reviews of tenant documentation.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Turner to seek the Lord’s wisdom as he oversees reforms to the HUD residents’ documentation.
- For HUD officials as they review programs to ensure U.S. citizens and legal residents receive taxpayer-funded housing benefits.
- For public housing authorities as they work to comply with federal regulations.
Sources: Department of Housing and Urban Development
