Policy Watchtower/Consultation
HUD opens 30-day Tribal consultation on new CDBG-DR disaster recovery rules
Housing and Urban DevelopmentConsultationOct 2, 2026
Check: HUD is asking Tribal leaders for input on the CDBG-DR (Community Development – Disaster Recovery) regulations, and comments are due within 30 days of the October 2, 2026 letter.
What it does
Tribes that receive or may seek CDBG-DR funds can shape the rules before they are proposed. The letter says CDBG-DR carries a heavier administrative framework than Tribes may be used to, built around up-front planning, written rules, federal compliance requirements, and ongoing reporting. HUD will consider consultation comments received within 30 days of the letter, and this consultation is separate from the public that opens after the is published.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Consultation. A federal agency is asking tribal governments for their views before it decides ().
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
What to do next
- Send comments to consultation@hud.gov by 2026-11-01 with " on CDBG-DR" in the subject line, answering the letter's questions on top priorities, flexibilities, Tribal-specific provisions, and capacity support.
- Watch the Federal Register for the , which opens a 90-day public that includes Tribes.
Sources
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- HUD Office of Native American Programs: Dear Tribal Leader Lettersdear_tribal_leader_letterOct 2, 2026
Tribal Consultation on Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program (CDBG-DR)
Quoted from the source: “In accordance with HUD's Tribal Consultation Policy, we are seeking Tribal input throughout the rulemaking process, from proposed rule to final rule.”
Quoted from the source: “HUD will consider all consultation comments received within 30 days of this letter.”
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