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HUD proposes ending the mixed-status family provision, potentially affecting 25,000 households and 100,000 individuals including U.S. citizen children.

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HUD has published a proposed rule that would eliminate the "mixed-status" family provision in place since 1996, requiring all household members to have eligible immigration status to receive federal housing assistance. This policy shift could affect an estimated 25,000 households nationwide.

  • Proposed rule published February 19, 2026
  • Could affect approximately 100,000 individuals, many U.S. citizen children
  • Families would face choosing between staying together or losing benefits
  • Creates operational complexity for LIHTC properties with Project-Based Vouchers
  • Comment period closes March 21, 2026
  • Legal challenges expected to delay implementation

Property owners and housing authorities should review tenant demographics to assess exposure to this proposed rule change.

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