Last month we posted about how HUD was ordering public housing authorities to conduct immediate citizenship verification” for all tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide. Now, in late February, HUD announced a new proposed rule to require proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible status for every resident in HUD-funded housing, including “mixed status households.” With this proposed rule, HUD says it will ensure that taxpayer-funded housing benefits only go to American citizens and eligible individuals for the first time in history. As stated, the rule is currently in the proposal stages.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the days of illegal aliens, ineligibles, and fraudsters gaming the system and riding the coattails of American taxpayers are over…HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants. We have zero tolerance for pushing aside hardworking U.S. citizens while enabling others to exploit decades-old loopholes.” Said Secretary Scott Turner in a statement.Click here to read the full release a HUD. Click here to read the proposed rule.
