The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA)

Resources / November 20, 2024

The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), H.R. 3700, Pub. L. 114-201, 130 Stat. 782 (July 29, 2016) is the first major federal housing legislation in almost two decades; virtually all other legislative measures in recent years have been riders to the annual appropriations acts. HOTMA makes changes to the federal housing programs in a variety of areas including unit inspections, recertifications, public housing income limits, and new rules regarding the use of project-based vouchers.

Many of HOTMA’s provisions require HUD to implement regulations. See below for resources on HUD’s ongoing implementation of HOTMA.

Statutory and Regulatory Authority and Subregulatory Notices

Text of HOTMA
HUD published a notice in the Federal Register that provided Initial Guidance on HOTMA Implementation
HUD’s first proposed HOTMA regulations were published in the Federal Register pursuant to HOTMA provisions that create Public Housing Income Limits.
HUD published in the Federal Register proposed regulations related to HOTMA’s various Section 8 Voucher Provisions.

Toolkits and Resource Packets

NHLP Quick Reference Guide to Implementation of Title I of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) (Updated November 2024)
NHLP’s analysis of key revisions to HUD regulations, made pursuant to HOTMA Section 101 and HUD’s streamlining regulations.
NHLP’s Review of HOTMA Regulatory Changes webinar held on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Password: 96$82D+Q)
HOTMA PowerPoint Presentation
Closed-caption Transcript
NHLP’s Memo to HJN Advocates re HOTMA Sections 102, 103, and 104 (May 18, 2023) and accompanying outline
HUD’s HOTMA webpage
NHLP wrote a memo to advocates that includes an overview of HOTMA and an in-depth analysis of its provisions
NHLP wrote comments to HUD on its proposed regulations regarding Public Housing Income Limits.
NHLP commented on the regulations related to inspections in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and signed comments drafted by the Preservation Working Group on regulations related to Project-Based Vouchers.

For questions or technical assistance, please contact Deborah Thrope (dthrope@nhlp.org), Lila Gitesatani (lgitesatani@nhlp.org) or Bridgett Simmons (bsimmons@nhlp.org).