A proposed HUD rule would bar mixed-status families from federally assisted housing, affecting 353 households in Fresno County. - The rule would require all household members to have eligible immigration status for the family to qualify.
- Current policy allows prorated aid for eligible members, but the proposal would end that. - Local officials warn of increased homelessness and displacement, especially among children.
- The public comment period has closed, and the rule is under review. The Fresno Housing Authority has requested a 12-month transition period if the rule is enacted.