Feb
09
This rule intends to modify the required fair housing analysis for local communities, states and public housing agencies and requires them to set goals to address fair housing issues facing their communities. The proposed rule incorporates much of the framework of the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Far Housing (AFFH) rule, which was rescinded by the Trump Administration. The new rule includes several modifications based on feedback HUD received from stakeholders.
Under the proposed rule, participants in the program would be required to submit Equity Plans to HUD for review which would provide analysis of fair housing obstacles faced by communities and ways in which these issues can be resolved. Participants would also be required to submit annual progress reports on fair housing initiatives to HUD in order to track progress of goals stated in charted Equity Plans. To view full text of the proposed rule visit the Federal Register.
NACCED is currently working on official comments for submission. If members are interested in participating in the comment making process, please reach out to NACCED Policy Director Josh Brandwein at [email protected]. NACCED will be holding its monthly Housing Committee meeting next Tuesday, February 14 from 3:00pm-4:00pm eastern. Members are encouraged to join the committee meeting where the focus of discussion will be the newly proposed rule and appropriate advocacy action.
