Federal Register Date: 2026-05-21
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a proposed information collection related to the Public Housing Mortgage Program and Section 30. This notice initiates a 60-day period for public comment, allowing interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed information collection before OMB makes a decision.
The information collection pertains to two primary areas: the Public Housing Mortgage Program and Section 30 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The Public Housing Mortgage Program, authorized under Section 6(h) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, allows Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to use private financing to develop or acquire public housing units. Section 30 promotes employment and other economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.
HUD is soliciting comments on several aspects of the proposed information collection. These include: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
The specific information collections involved include reporting and recordkeeping requirements associated with PHA participation in the Public Housing Mortgage Program. These requirements ensure that PHAs adhere to program regulations, manage finances responsibly, and provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income families. The information collected allows HUD to monitor program compliance, assess program effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
Regarding Section 30, the information collection focuses on the reporting requirements for recipients of HUD funding. These recipients are required to document their efforts to comply with Section 30, including the number of low- and very low-income persons employed and the contracts awarded to businesses that provide economic opportunities to these individuals. This information helps HUD to track the implementation of Section 30, evaluate its impact on low-income communities, and ensure that HUD funding is used to promote economic opportunity.
The burden estimates associated with these information collections encompass the time and resources required for PHAs and HUD funding recipients to collect, maintain, and report the necessary data. HUD aims to minimize this burden by streamlining reporting processes, providing technical assistance, and utilizing electronic reporting systems where feasible. The agency believes that the benefits of collecting this information, in terms of improved program management and increased economic opportunity for low-income persons, outweigh the associated burden.
This 60-day notice provides an opportunity for stakeholders, including PHAs, HUD funding recipients, advocacy groups, and members of the public, to provide input on the proposed information collection. HUD encourages all interested parties to submit comments addressing the four areas of inquiry outlined in the notice. These comments will be carefully considered by HUD and OMB as they evaluate the proposed information collection and determine whether to approve it. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the information collected is necessary, accurate, and useful, while minimizing the burden on those who are required to respond. The public’s feedback is crucial in achieving this balance and ensuring the effective implementation of the Public Housing Mortgage Program and Section 30.
