H.R. 5889In committeeHousing
HUD would launch national eviction hotline for subsidized renters
Data as of July 11, 2026
HUD must create a national eviction hotline within a year for tenants in federally subsidized housing.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
The Eviction Helpline Act requires HUD to set up a national hotline within one year of enactment to give tenants information and assistance related to evictions. Congress would fund it starting in fiscal year 2026 and in future years, though the bill doesn't specify an amount.
Who does it affect?
It affects renters living in federally subsidized housing, including public housing, Section 8, HOME properties, elderly/disabled housing programs, AIDS assistance housing, Native American/Native Hawaiian housing programs, and properties with government-backed mortgages. HUD would be responsible for creating and running the hotline.
Why does it matter?
Tenants in these specific housing categories would gain a federal resource for eviction-related help, while private renters outside these programs would not be covered.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Funding starts fiscal year 2026
- continues in future years
- exact amount unspecified
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Eviction Helpline Act
- Introduced:
- October 31, 2025
- Latest action:
- October 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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