HUD published a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on September 15, 2025 regarding the Owner’s Certification With HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures (Federal Register).
This notice follows up on earlier HOTMA-related form updates and signals HUD’s intention to reinstate certain forms (OMB Control No. 2502-0204) with updates. The forms govern how owners and agents certify tenant eligibility, calculate rent, and remain in compliance with HUD rules.
Key Changes & Updates
Here are what’s changing or being proposed:
- HUD seeks to reinstate, with change, a previously approved collection whose approval expired.
- The collection involves multiple forms, including:
- HUD-50059 (Owner’s Certification of Compliance with HUD’s Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures)
- HUD-50059-A (partial certification)
- HUD-27061-H (Race & Ethnic Data Reporting)
- HUD-90011 / 90012 (Enterprise Income Verification access forms)
- Several model leases, recertification notices, consent forms, and resident rights brochures
- Updates reflect requirements from programs like 811 PRA Demonstration and RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration).
- Forms are also aligned with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections.
Context with HOTMA & Previous Posts
As we shared in a previous post about the HOTMA forms drafting table, HUD has already made updated forms available for public review. Now, HUD is following the required Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) procedures with this 30-day notice before finalizing the reinstated forms.
This step ensures that stakeholders can provide additional input, particularly on the administrative burden and clarity of the forms.
What This Means for Owners, Agents, & Stakeholders
- Compliance: HUD designed the updated forms to align with HOTMA, VAWA, RAD, and fair housing rules.
- Transparency: HUD collects this demographic and income data to report to Congress and ensure equitable practices.
- Workload: Property owners and agents may face increased reporting requirements, staff training needs, or process changes.
- Risks: Failing to adopt updated forms once finalized could result in non-compliance or audit issues.
What You Should Do
If you are an owner, agent, or property manager:
- Review the updated forms on HUD’s HOTMA drafting table.
- Submit comments by October 15, 2025, through RegInfo.gov.
- Train staff to understand new requirements, especially those related to race/ethnicity reporting, EIV, and VAWA protections.
- Prepare for implementation so your certifications and leases remain compliant once forms are finalized.
HUD’s 30-Day Notice for the Owner’s Certification With HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures is an essential step toward modernizing compliance forms and aligning them with federal mandates. For those of us working in affordable housing, staying ahead of these changes means smoother operations, fewer compliance risks, and stronger protection for residents.
