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HUD Makes It Easier to Build More Housing

Updated FHA policy encourages new housing supply by removing outdated restrictions for Multifamily Build to Rent communities.

October 14, 2026

WASHINGTON - HUD today announced that its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expanding access to quality rental housing by allowing Build to Rent communities to qualify for FHA-insured financing under two of its Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Effective immediately, this update makes it easier to finance new rental homes and helps increase the supply of rental housing, particularly in light of manufactured housing innovation.

“America needs more affordable housing,” said Secretary Scott Turner . “We’re eliminating barriers to spur development, expand rental options, and improve housing affordability for hardworking American families.”

Build to Rent communities are multifamily rental properties that consist of single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes, including both site-built and manufactured homes.…