On November 9, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a Notice of Intent for a department-wide reorganization, scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on November 10. The changes are intended to eliminate redundancies, streamline operations, and consolidate administrative functions so HUD can “deliver its mission with current resources following significant staffing losses.” HUD proposes no office closures or staff relocations, and implementation is expected to begin roughly 90 days after publication, in early 2027.
A major element involves reorganizing the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD), which would consolidate the Office of Grant Programs’ non-disaster grant programs into a single office. Other changes will affect Public and Indian Housing, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Housing, and several additional HUD offices.
Why It Matters to RDOs: The restructuring of the CPD Office is particularly important for RDOs that support local governments in administering HUD programs, including CDBG and HOME. While the notice does not name specific programs or identify the receiving office, changes to program administration and policy coordination could affect how communities access and implement federal resources. NADO will continue to monitor implementation and share updates with members as more details emerge.