HUD reintroduces proposed rule targeting rental aid for mixed-status immigrant households

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 551

Last Updated: 6 days, 13 hours ago

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As the Trump administration continues to focus on the legal immigration statuses of many across the country, a revived proposal by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could impact many families’ ability to receive rental assistance.

The proposed rule would prohibit “mixed-status” families — those including U.S. citizens and people without legal immigration status — from living in public and other subsidized housing. It would apply to HUD public housing, Section 8 rental …

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