HOTMA Compliance Date Extended to January 1, 2027
January 01, 2026
Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published a Housing Notice extending the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) compliance date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, for all owners participating in HUD Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs.
Full compliance with the HOTMA final rule and discretionary policies is mandatory for all certifications with a January 1, 2027 date or later.
Owners may become fully compliant with HOTMA rules and regulations prior to January 1, 2027, by using the rent override function in the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS).
Until full compliance is achieved, owners should continue to follow their existing Tenant Selection Plans (TSP) and Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) policies and procedures.
For questions regarding this notice, please contact MFH_HOTMA@hud.gov.