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Modernizing the Delivery of Housing Counseling Services

The Housing and Urban Development Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 16, 2024. It took effect on October 16, 2024.

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What the agency says

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this final rule to update HUD's regulations that require participating agencies to provide in-person counseling to clients that prefer this format to reflect advances in technology, align with client engagement preferences, and preserve consumer protections. The final rule amends HUD's regulations to allow housing counseling agencies to use alternative communication methods, including virtual meeting tools, in lieu of providing in-person services. Participating agencies that choose not to provide in-person services are required to refer clients to local providers that provide such services, when requested. After considering public comments received in response to the proposed rule HUD published on October 25, 2023, this final rule adopts the proposed rule without change.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-20946
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Housing and Urban Development Department
Published: September 16, 2024
Takes effect: October 16, 2024
Dates: Effective October 16, 2024.
Docket: Docket No. FR-6388-F-02
Regulation ID (RIN): 2502-AJ70
Code of Federal Regulations: 24 CFR 214
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Grant programs-housing and community development; Loan programs-housing and community development; Organization and functions (Government agencies); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages: 6

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