HUD issued guidance on September 29, 2023 via Notice PIH 2023-27. The purpose of the Notice is to provide clarification/interpretation of the sweeping program changes so that Housing Agencies can implement policies that are compliant with the Act. The Notice also delays full implementation and compliance, permitting Housing Agencies to set their own compliance dates between January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
Now that HUD has issued guidance, HACA is advising participants of its housing programs and the general public that it is delaying the implementation of the HOTMA regulations until it has fully reviewed the guidance provided. HACA will not enforce any regulations related to Sections 102 and 104, and will further update its FY2024 Annual Agency Plan, Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, Administrative Plan, and Dwelling Lease once HACA has determined an effective date to implement the provisions of the HOTMA Final Rule. That implementation date will tentatively be October 1, 2024.