HUD Announces Department-Wide Reorganization to Streamline Operations
On November 10, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Notice of Intent To Reorganize HUD and Revise Headquarters and Field Operating Model. This substantial reorganization aims to consolidate offices along program and functional lines, rather than geography, and alter the department’s chain of command. While many changes will take effect around February 8, 2027, some may be implemented sooner. Key changes include the Office of General Counsel (OGC) eliminating the distinction between headquarters and regional counsel, with all attorneys reporting to one of three deputy general counsels based on practice areas. The Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) will separate public housing responsibilities into one office and voucher programs into another. The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) will centralize under national management to ensure greater consistency in handling complaints.
