Topic: Compliance

 The 1996 policy was withdrawn in full without replacement. There is no updated framework, no FAQ, and no clarification from HUD as to how PHAs should proceed.

If finalized, the proposed rule would shift HUD’s role away from proactive desegregation and toward a narrower model of complaint-based enforcement. 

Be prepared for closer review of inspection compliance, documentation of repairs, and more consistent follow-through on cited violations.

Spring cleaning might feel like a time to finally tackle the overflowing file cabinets, the stray folders piling up on desks, or to address long-forgotten digital files hiding in shared drives. But any such decluttering must be done with a firm eye on compliance. Getting rid of documents too early or improperly can expose you to audit risks.

You must take four steps when you learn a child at your site has an EBLL at or above the new threshold.

Sites now have until Oct. 1 to meet the new requirements.