Revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent

As of February 2026, HUD issued an interim rule that revokes the required 30-day notice for eviction due to nonpayment of rent in public housing and certain HUD-assisted properties. This policy, which reverses a 2024 rule, allows owners to follow state/local laws or shorter program-specific timelines to speed up evictions.

Key Details of the Revocation

• Effective Date: The change is scheduled for March 30, 2026, though legal challenges may impact this timeline.
• What is Changing: The mandate for a 30-day written notice before serving a formal eviction notice for unpaid rent is removed.
• Return to Local Law: Termination notices will revert to pre-2021 requirements, which are governed by state and local laws, which may be significantly shorter than 30 days.
• Impacted Programs: This affects Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.

Reasons for the Change

• Reducing Regulations: HUD aims to cut "red tape" and reduce paperwork for housing providers.
• Speeding Up Evictions: The move is intended to allow for faster removal of tenants who owe rent, addressing financial impacts on housing providers and opening up units for those on waiting lists.
• Restoring Local Control: The change aims to give landlords more flexibility in managing rent-related disputes.