The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eliminated the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which required localities to report on segregation and discrimination practices. HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasized that this move frees localities from bureaucratic requirements, allowing them to handle zoning and housing without excessive federal oversight. Advocates highlighted the burden of compliance, while HUD aims to refocus efforts on ensuring access to fair housing. The rule was established to support the Fair Housing Act of 1968 but faced criticism for its implementation complexity.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated that terminating the AFFH rule allows localities to regain control over zoning and planning decisions without onerous federal compliance requirements.
The AFFH rule was intended to address segregation and discrimination by requiring public housing agencies to report on persistent issues, but faced criticism for being cumbersome.
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