HUD proposes evicting mixed-status families from subsidized housing

HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 20, 2026, that would end prorated housing assistance for mixed-immigration-status families in federally subsidized housing. Under current law, families with ineligible members receive partial assistance proportional to eligible household members; the proposed rule would terminate all assistance if any member cannot prove lawful immigration status, and would require landlords to report ineligible members to DHS. An estimated 100,000 people, including 37,000 children, could face eviction.