In a significant update for property managers and owners participating in HUD multifamily programs, the agency has announced a delay in the implementation of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) compliance requirements. Originally slated for January 1, 2027, the new deadline for project-based rental assistance programs has been moved to January 1, 2028.
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HUD Delays HOTMA Compliance Date for Multifamily Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has officially pushed back the compliance deadline for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) for multifamily project-based rental assistance programs. Property owners now have until January 1, 2028, to align their operations with the new income and asset calculation requirements.
By FLN News Desk
November 5, 2026Updated Nov 10, 20261 min read
This extension provides property owners and management firms additional time to update their internal systems and training protocols regarding tenant income and asset calculations. It is important to note that this delay specifically applies to multifamily programs; the compliance deadline for Public and Indian Housing programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, remains unchanged at January 1, 2027.
Industry stakeholders are encouraged to review Notice H-2026-07 for specific guidance on these adjustments. This shift is intended to ease the administrative burden on housing providers as they transition to the updated federal standards for calculating tenant eligibility and rent contributions.
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