HUD Published PIH Notice 25-08: Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Family Unification Program (FUP) and Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Vouchers

• By: admin
• On: 04/09/2025 13:15:30
• In: PIH Notices

Special Attention of: Directors of HUD Regional and Field Offices of Public Housing; Agencies that Administer the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

Notice PIH 2025-08 Issued: April 9, 2025 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, superseded, or rescinded.  Cross References: Notice PIH 2023-04

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SUBJECT: BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM

1. Purpose
Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42), this notice establishes both mandatory and optional waivers, and alternative requirements for the Family Unification Program (FUP) and Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers. 

2. Background
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) (“2024 Act”) authorized the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish waivers and alternative requirements for FUP and FYI vouchers that are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of funds. Per section 243 of the 2024 Act, HUD may waive or specify alternative requirements for Section 8(o)(6)(A) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act) (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(6)(A)) and regulatory provisions related to the administration of waiting lists, local preferences, and the initial term and
extensions of tenant-based vouchers. Additionally, HUD may also waive or specify alternative requirements for Section 8(x)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(x)(2)) regarding the timing of referral of youth leaving foster care. HUD is not permitted to waive requirements related to tenant rights and protections, rent setting, fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment. 

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