Guidance on Eligible Uses for PIH Program Funds Related to Persons With Limited English Proficiency
This document has been replaced. Superseded by PIH 2026-06 (published Mar 16, 2026).
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Summary
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This PIH Notice provides guidance to PHAs and PIH grantees on how they may use PIH program funds—including Operating Fund, Capital Fund, HCV Administrative Fees, and Mainstream/EHV fees—to ensure meaningful access for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), as required under Title VI and Executive Order 13166. It recommends PHAs conduct a four-factor analysis, develop a Language Access Plan, and provide appropriate language assistance services. The notice also notes that FHEO monitors compliance and can issue findings against PHAs and PIH grantees that fail to meet these requirements.
Key Quotes
Verbatim from the notice
“PHAs may use their Operating Fund program subsidy (Op Funds) to ensure meaningful access for persons with LEP related to the PHA's operations.”
Verbatim from the notice
“HUD recommends that federally assisted recipients, including PHAs and PIH grantees: (1) conduct a four-factor analysis; (2) develop a Language Access Plan; and (3) provide appropriate language assistance.”
Verbatim from the notice
“FHEO monitors for program compliance and can issue findings related to programmatic violations to PHAs and PIH grantees that are not in compliance with programmatic requirements.”
Key Dates
- Published
- Jan 31, 2024