What does CONSOLIDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS. of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to consolidate environmental review requirements. It establishes a waiver request process, requiring the Secretary to act within 60 days of receipt. For projects using multiple Federal funding sources (where non-grant Federal funds do not exceed 49% of the project cost), Tribes or the Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands can be deemed compliant with environmental review requirements. The section provides exemptions from environmental review requirements for certain affordable housing activities, property acquisition, rehabilitation projects, and activities with comparable statutory exemptions. It exempts recipients from radon testing requirements and establishes specific procedures for lead paint testing in remote areas. It exempts recipients from the Secretary’s acceptable separation distance requirements for residential tanks under certain conditions. The Secretary is restricted from applying additional wetland protection requirements if a permit is already required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 108 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 The amendment updates the years of authorization

What does CLARIFICATION OF APPLICATION OF RENT RULE ONLY TO UNITS OWNED of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 203(a) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. The amendment inserts language specifying that the rent rule applies only to dwelling units 'owned or operated by a recipient'. The amendment allows recipients to establish their own policies regarding maximum and minimum rents and homebuyer payments. These recipient-established policies must be written and publicly available.

What does DEADLINE FOR ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL REGARDING EXCEEDING of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. It establishes a 60-day deadline for the Secretary to approve or deny requests to exceed the total development cost maximum for a project by more than 10 percent. If the Secretary does not respond within 60 days, the request is automatically deemed approved. The definition of 'total development cost' is updated to include administrative, planning, site acquisition, demolition, construction, equipment, and financing costs, excluding off-site water and sewer. The total development cost amounts are to be based on a moderately designed house and determined by averaging construction costs from at least two nationally recognized residential construction cost indices.

What does HOMEOWNERSHIP OR LEASE-TO-OWN LOW-INCOME REQUIREMENT AND INCOME of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 205 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. It modifies the requirements for targeting low-income families in rental housing converted to homebuyer or lease-purchase units. It allows for an exception where a current rental family can purchase a unit if they were low-income at the time of initial occupancy. The section clarifies the applicability of provisions regarding binding commitments for privately owned homes, excluding improvements costing more than 10% of the maximum total development cost.

What does LEASE REQUIREMENTS AND TENANT SELECTION. of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 207 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. The amendment adds a subsection (c) regarding Notice of Termination. The notice period described in subsection (a)(3) applies to projects and programs funded in part by amounts authorized under this Act.

What does STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND GRANT FUNDS IN EMERGENCIES. of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 The amendment allows the Secretary to immediately take action described in paragraph (1)(C) The Secretary must provide notice to the recipient when taking such action The recipient may request a hearing within 30 days of the notice The hearing must be conducted on an expedited basis, following specific regulations

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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 407 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. The committees responsible for receiving the report described in subsection (a) are changed to the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. The report described in subsection (a) must be made publicly available, including to recipients.

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Troy Downing (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill reauthorizes and amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, streamlining environmental review processes for housing projects by establishing waiver requests and exemptions for certain activities.
It expands eligibility for housing assistance to include college housing and allows Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities to establish their own rent and payment policies, provided they are publicly available.
The bill clarifies and updates loan guarantee programs, including the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program, allowing for up to 100% loan guarantees and extending loan terms under specific conditions.
It establishes a Tribal HUD-VASH program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, dedicating at least 5% of rental assistance funds to this purpose.
The bill modifies Continuum of Care program requirements to better accommodate Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities, including redefining eligible entities and providing exemptions from certain regulations.

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