On January 12, 2026, the Office of Multifamily Housing sent a letter to owners and agents reminding them of their responsibilities under federal law to ensure that housing assistance is provided only to U.S. citizens and noncitizens with eligible immigration status.

It outlines requirements for documenting and verifying citizenship or eligible immigration status, prorating assistance for mixed-status households, and properly collecting and reporting Social Security Numbers. These obligations are established under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and reinforced by Executive Order 14218, which directs HUD to safeguard the appropriate use of taxpayer-funded housing assistance.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in findings during compliance reviews, subsidy repayment, or other enforcement actions. owners and agents should review their current procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.

Review the guidance and confirm your property’s procedures align with HUD requirements.

• HUD Letter on Citizenship and Immigration Status Requirements
• 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart E – Restrictions on Assistance to Noncitizens
• HUD Handbook 4350.3
• EIV Resources and Guidance (complete list of links included in pages 3-4 of the HUD Letter)