HUDProposed RuleJanuary 16, 2025

FR-6250-N-03 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing; Withdrawal

HousingOther

Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing to withdraw a rule that required cities and housing authorities to actively work toward reducing housing segregation and discrimination. This change could affect how federal housing programs address racial and economic segregation in neighborhoods across the country.

Key Points

1HUD is proposing to cancel the 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' rule that previously required housing programs to take steps to reduce segregation
2The rule had required cities and housing agencies receiving federal money to analyze segregation patterns and develop plans to address them
3Withdrawing this rule could reduce oversight of housing discrimination and segregation in communities
4Local housing authorities and nonprofits that received federal funding would no longer face these specific requirements
5The proposal is open for public comment before HUD decides whether to officially withdraw the rule

Impact Assessment

If you are a homeowner or renter, this means your city may no longer be required to actively work to reduce housing segregation and discrimination in your neighborhood.

Impact Level

Significant

Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected

HomeownersState GovernmentsConsumers

Key Dates

Published

January 16, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Authorized By

Fair Housing Act Section 808(e)(5)

Amends CFR Sections

24 CFR Part 5

Other Documents in This Rulemaking (HUD-2023-0009)

HUDHousing

FR-6519-I-02 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions; Extension of Comment Period

HUDHousing

FR-6519-I-01 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions

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