HUD Issues Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposed Rule

The proposed AFFH final rule, published January 19, 2023, would restore much of the 2015 AFFH rule’s structure with modifications to increase transparency, accountability, and reduce burdens on program participants. Under the proposed rule, HUD requires program participants to submit an Equity Plan every five years; in this instance, program participants include state and local governments, as well as public housing authorities that administer HUD programs. The program participants are expected to incorporate all housing and community resources at their disposal when creating this equity plan. This proposed rule would include all housing programs not under HUD’s jurisdiction, such as Low-Income Tax Credits (LITC).