On April 10, HUD released a proposal to make significant updates to HUD policies in order to enhance access to federally subsidized housing programs for people with conviction histories. The rule would reduce and eliminate unnecessary barriers to HUD-assisted housing that too often prevent people exiting incarceration and those with conviction histories from accessing stable, affordable housing upon release. Advocates, especially those with lived experience, are encouraged to submit public comments on behalf of their organizations or as individuals.
Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People & Families Movement (FICPFM) and Partnership for Just Housing (PJH) have drafted a comment to HUD and invite organizations to sign on by filling out this form.
Sign ons are due by June 10, 2024 at 3 pm ET. You can review the full comment HERE.
Questions? Please contact sbrandon@nhlp.org, kjohnson@nlihc.org, or ericsirota@povertylaw.org.
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