HUD - PIH Notices
2025 Notices:
The following summarizes PIH (Office of Public and Indian Housing) notices issued by HUD in 2025 and publicly available as of December 30, 2025.
Summaries are provided in plain language for housing agencies, along with high-level considerations for Kanso software.
This is not legal guidance; agencies should refer to the full HUD notice for official requirements.
PIH-2025-01
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-01.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
HUD provides updated guidance on income verification, including when housing agencies may rely on alternative documentation if third-party verification sources are unavailable.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Clarifies acceptable documentation when standard verification cannot be obtained
Reinforces documentation and audit expectations
PIH-2025-02
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-02.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Clarifies how utility allowances must be calculated and reported for tenant-based voucher programs, including timing and submission expectations.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
More explicit expectations around calculation methodology
Reinforced reporting deadlines
Impact on Kanso
Reviewed/updated utility allowance calculation logic
Updated export formats used for HUD reporting
PIH-2025-03
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-03.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Outlines emergency preparedness expectations for PHAs, including recommended components of disaster response and continuity plans.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Encourages documented preparedness planning
Emphasizes staff readiness and plan maintenance
PIH-2025-04
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-04.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Reinforces requirements for handling reasonable accommodation requests and related accessibility documentation for applicants and tenants with disabilities.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Clearer expectations for request tracking and responses
Emphasis on documentation and timelines
PIH-2025-05
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-05.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Updates reporting expectations for HCV utilization and unit leasing performance metrics.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Expanded or clarified performance metrics
Increased focus on utilization trends
Impact on Kanso
Updated reporting views
PIH-2025-06
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-06.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Provides guidance on tenant protection vouchers and portability, including landlord notification requirements.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
More structured portability workflows
Clearer communication expectations
PIH-2025-07
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-07.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Introduces new fair housing–related data collection items and clarifies expectations around protected characteristic reporting.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Additional data points to track
Increased sensitivity around privacy and access controls
Impact on Kanso
Reviewed strong privacy and access enforcement
PIH-2025-08
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-08.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Details temporary waivers and flexibilities for inspections and HQS during declared public health emergencies.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Temporary alternative inspection processes
Time-bound compliance tracking
PIH-2025-09
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-09.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Clarifies procurement standards, including updated small purchase thresholds for PHAs.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Revised approval and documentation thresholds
Increased audit attention
PIH-2025-10
HUD Notice:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PIH-2025-10.pdf
Plain-Language Summary
Establishes performance benchmarks for PHAs participating in mobility and supportive housing demonstration programs.
Considerations for Housing Agencies
Program-specific benchmarks
Ongoing performance monitoring