FR-6518-P-01 Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions

Whitman-Walker, an advocacy organization, strongly opposes the proposed revisions to the Equal Access Rule regarding gender identity in community planning. They urge HUD to withdraw the Proposed Rule in its entirety.

The Mayor of the Borough of Freehold, New Jersey, opposes the proposed HUD rule changes, arguing that they will destabilize communities and exacerbate the housing crisis. The commenter specifically highlights concerns regarding the displacement of mixed-status families and the rollback of tenant protections, urging HUD to withdraw the rules in favor of expanding affordable housing.

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) opposes the proposed rule change, arguing that it creates instability and inconsistency for service providers. They contend that the revisions would force domestic violence survivors to choose between their own safety and keeping their children with them when seeking shelter.

Up for Growth Action, a nonpartisan organization focused on expanding housing supply, opposes the proposed repeal of the Equal Access Rule. They argue that the rule introduces regulatory barriers, legal uncertainty, and increased compliance costs that will hinder housing production and investment.