🏠Energy Efficiency Standards Compliance Dates Extended by HUD
Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing; Extension of HUD Compliance Dates
Summary
On April 26, 2024, HUD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing" Notice (Final Determination) in the Federal Register. The Final Determination provides compliance dates for HUD programs covered by the Final Determination. This notice delays compliance dates by six months over the published compliance dates for covered projects in the following programs: Federal Housing Administration-Insured (FHA- Insured) Multifamily, FHA-Insured Single Family, Public Housing Capital Fund, and Competitive Grants (Choice Neighborhoods, Section 202, Section 811). This notice delays the compliance date for Section 8 Project Based Vouchers (PBV) until April, 2026.
Agencies
- Housing and Urban Development Department
Business Impact
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The regulatory notice involves new compliance dates for energy efficiency standards, directly impacting business owners and executives involved in HUD and USDA-financed housing. The six-month delay in compliance timelines allows businesses to adjust operations and obtain necessary resources to meet the new standards, affecting financial planning and project timelines.