The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs has released updated Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) forms. These documents are now available on HUD’s Drafting Table, giving stakeholders time to review and provide input before final adoption.
The deadline for public comment is October 17, 2025, following a correction that extended the original date.
Why Updated HOTMA Forms Matter
Affordable housing providers, residents, and advocates rely on accurate forms to ensure compliance with HUD’s tenant eligibility, rent procedures, and program requirements. By updating HOTMA forms, HUD aims to:
- Simplify compliance for property owners and agents.
- Provide clarity to residents regarding their rights, responsibilities, and income verification.
- Modernize multifamily housing processes to improve program integrity.
These updates impact numerous forms commonly used in multifamily housing operations, including model leases, tenant eligibility certifications, and Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) access documents.
Key HOTMA Forms Available for Review
HUD has made the following forms accessible for stakeholder review:
- Forms 9887 & 9887A – Consent to Release of Information
- Form HUD-50059 & Instructions – Owner’s Certification of Compliance with Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures
- Form HUD-50059A & Instructions – Alternate Certification of Compliance
- Model Leases (90105a-d, 92236) – For Section 202/8, 202/162, 202 PRAC, and 811 PRAC/PRA Programs
- EIV and You Brochure – Resident Guide to Enterprise Income Verification
- Form HUD-27061-H – Race and Ethnic Data Reporting
- Forms HUD-90011 & HUD-90012 – EIV Coordinator and User Access Authorization
- Form HUD-90100 – Recertification Notice
- Form HUD-90101 – Certification of Long-Term Care Insurance
- Form HUD-90102 – Verification of Disability
- Form HUD-90104 – Exception to Admission Limitations
- Form HUD-90106 – Move-In/Move-Out Inspection
- Resident Rights & Responsibilities Brochure
- Fact Sheets – For Section 8, Section 202-811, and Section 236 Assisted Residents
How to Submit Feedback
HUD is encouraging stakeholders—including property owners, managers, residents, and advocacy groups—to provide feedback. To submit comments:
- Visit Reginfo.gov.
- Select Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments.
- Search using “Department of Housing and Urban Development.”
- Look for OMB Control Number 2502-0204.
All comments must be received by October 17, 2025.
Why It’s Important
HUD depends on input from industry partners and residents to refine program tools and requirements. Feedback ensures forms are both clear and practical for those administering and living in HUD-assisted housing.
At Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, we believe these opportunities for collaboration are essential for strengthening housing programs and ensuring equitable access for all.
