On April 12th, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge sent a memo to agency staff instituting a HUD-wide effort to review programs and increase inclusivity of individuals with criminal histories. In the memo, Secretary Fudge directed all relevant HUD offices, including the Office of Housing, to identify all existing HUD regulations, guidance documents, and other policies that may pose barriers to housing people with criminal histories. This review includes regulatory and sub-regulatory documents like model leases and other agreements. By October 14, 2022, HUD offices are directed to propose updates and amendments to agency documents and guidance to make HUD programs as inclusive as possible. LeadingAge will work with our housing provider members to provide feedback to the agency as HUD offices undergo their review in the coming 6 months. More info is available here.
