This course is your guide to HUD’s proposed 2026 changes impacting floodplain management and wetland protection. Learn exactly how HUD plans to revise its rules, why prior standards are being restored, and what flexibilities from the 2024 rule remain. Gain insight into regulatory cost savings, compliance simplification, and what these changes mean for housing programs, mortgage insurance, and public housing projects. Prepare to contribute feedback and ensure your organization remains compliant as HUD finalizes its next steps.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and goals of the proposed rule.
* Describe the regulatory history and context leading to the proposed changes.
* Identify key revisions and retained provisions in HUD’s floodplain and wetlands regulations.
* Recognize the importance of public participation and how to submit comments.
* Explain the anticipated impacts and ongoing nature of the rulemaking process.
