Submit a Comment: Oppose HUD’s Proposed Rollback of LGBTQ+ Protections
On April 28, 2026, the Trump Administration released yet another proposal that would harm public housing communities. This time, they are attacking our LGBTQ+ neighbors. The proposal rolls back previous HUD rules that protect LGBTQ+ families and individuals from discrimination in HUD-subsidized housing and shelter, including federal public housing. If put into effect, this could allow landlords to refuse to provide housing to LGBTQ+ families and individuals, or even evict a family after learning that a family member is transgender or gay.
Read our joint comment with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute opposing the rule change.
This spring, HUD proposed three regulatory changes that would harm federal public housing tenants and other low-income renters. The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants opposes all three proposals. The comment period for these proposals has ended, and HUD has not yet issued their final rules.
Protect Immigrant Families
HUD’s proposal would:
- Force families with mixed immigration statuses to separate or lose their housing
- Make all tenants in federal public housing provide onerous and expensive documentation showing their citizenship or immigration status at risk of eviction
The proposal’s comment period ended on April 21. Over 13,000 comments were submitted nationwide. Twelve of Mass Union’s local tenant organizations submitted a comment on behalf of their members, representing thousands of tenants in Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Chicopee, Fall River, Lowell, Somerville, Springfield, and Quincy. State Senators and State Legislators also sent a joint letter opposing the rule.
Require Timely Eviction Notices
HUD’s proposal would:
- Rescind eviction protections that require tenants receive 30 days’ notice and the opportunity to pay the money owed before a nonpayment eviction can be filed
The proposal’s comment period ended on April 27. Mass Union and the Mass Law Reform Institute submitted a joint comment opposing the rule.
Oppose Time Limits and Work Requirements
HUD’s proposal would:
- Allow Housing Authorities and other applicable owners to mandate up to 40 hours of work for any “work eligible adult”, with frequent or burdensome reporting requirements and eviction for noncompliance
- Allow Housing Authorities and other applicable owners termination once a household reaches a two year time limit
The proposal’s comment period ended on May 1. Mass Union and the Mass Law Reform Institute submitted a joint comment opposing the rule. State Senators and State Legislators also sent a joint letter opposing the rule.