HUD Section 8 updates: FY2026 funding + voucher proposal + Mayor's hearing + BHA waitlist closed
Key Questions
What is the proposed HUD funding for Section 8 in FY2026?
HUD proposes $38.4 billion for Section 8 in FY2026, including deregulatory measures, DEI reversals, and an optional work requirements proposal. Public comments are due by May 1. Monitor updates from BHA and BkHA.
What is the status of the BHA waitlist?
The BHA waitlist is currently closed. Project-based vouchers are hinted at, and MassHousing has a noted project-based rental housing list that does not require tenant-based subsidies but follows regular waiting list procedures and income eligibility.
What is happening with the Mayor's Public Hearing?
Mayor's Public Hearing #3 is open for public input. This follows Mayor Rodrigues celebrating his first 100 days in office, highlighting early leadership priorities.
HUD FY2026 $38.4B Section 8 funding with dereg/DEI reversals and optional work reqs proposal (comments due May 1); monitor BHA/BkHA. Mayor's Public Hearing #3 open for input. BHA waitlist closed; project-based vouchers hinted. MassHousing project-based list noted.