The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established formal deadlines for housing providers to complete the next phase of the Department’s EIV-SAVE verification initiative. Housing providers must review the Enterprise Income Verification-Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (EIV-SAVE) Tenant Matching Report, resolve identified discrepancies, and, where required, submit an official attestation confirming compliance with federal citizenship and eligible immigration status requirements.
The initiative stems from HUD’s ongoing effort to ensure that housing assistance is provided only to individuals who meet eligibility requirements under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and HUD’s implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart E.
Importantly, the deadlines differ by program:
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners and agents: June 20, 2026
- Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) administering Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs: August 3, 2026
Housing providers should ensure that all required reviews and certifications are completed before the applicable deadline.
Understanding the EIV-SAVE Review Requirement
HUD’s EIV-SAVE matching process compares information contained within the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system against records maintained through the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The resulting EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report identifies records that require further review by housing providers.
The current review requirement applies only to individuals who have represented themselves as U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Individuals who have not claimed eligible immigration status, including ineligible noncitizens residing in mixed-status families, are not included on the EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report.
Housing providers are not being asked to collect new categories of documentation. Rather, HUD is requiring providers to verify that documentation already required under existing law and regulation is present, complete, and supports the participant’s claimed citizenship or eligible immigration status.
HUD’s EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report FAQ provides additional clarification on verification requirements, discrepancy resolution, report administration, and compliance obligations for housing providers.
PBRA Requirements
HUD’s Office of Housing first notified Project-Based Rental Assistance owners and agents of the EIV-SAVE initiative through correspondence issued in January 2026. On May 21, 2026, HUD followed that communication with a digital bulletin establishing specific compliance requirements and a thirty-day review period. One attachment in the message explains how to access the report, while another outlines the procedures owners and agents must follow when reviewing tenant eligibility records and resolving identified inconsistencies.
As a result, PBRA owners and agents must complete all required review activities by June 20, 2026.
Although the process is being administered through Multifamily systems, the overall framework mirrors the verification effort previously implemented within HUD’s Public and Indian Housing programs. The primary distinction is that PBRA providers access the report through systems associated with TRACS rather than IMS/PIC.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Requirements
HUD expanded the initiative to Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs through communications issued during the spring of 2026.
On May 6, 2026, HUD informed PHAs that an attestation requirement would be forthcoming. HUD subsequently issued a formal email to Executive Directors on June 4, 2026, establishing the attestation process and confirming the submission deadline.
HUD’s attestation is dictated as follows:
I confirm, on behalf of [PHA Name], that staff has reviewed the EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report dated April 10, 2026, reviewed the citizenship or eligible immigration status of the identified individuals, and has verified their citizenship or eligible immigration status, consistent with section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 5, subpart E.
The attestation must be completed by August 3, 2026 and must be submitted by the Executive Director or another authorized housing agency official.
HUD directed PHAs to complete the attestation through DocuSign using the following process:
Access the DocuSign Submission
Navigate to the designated DocuSign link provided by HUD.
Complete Required Agency Information
Enter the following information:
- PHA Code
- PHA Name
- Submitter Name
- Submitter Job Title
- Submitter Email Address
Execute the Attestation
Select the attestation button acknowledging the required certification statement.
Review and Submit
Review the completed submission and select “Finish” to finalize the certification.
Once submitted, the date of execution will automatically populate within the form, and DocuSign will generate an email acknowledgment confirming receipt of the attestation.
Resources to Support Your Team
For PHAs that want to stay ahead of HUD’s compliance signals without monitoring every notice in real time, AMA Consulting Group’s Affordable Housing Policy Alerts deliver curated regulatory updates straight to your inbox.
When Additional Support May Make Sense
For agencies facing a large number of corrections, limited internal capacity, or complex eligibility scenarios, short-term support or targeted refresher training can reduce risk and help teams meet the timeline with confidence. Reviewing Administrative Plan provisions related to eligibility status verification can ensure procedures are clearly documented and accessible to staff.
AMA works alongside PHAs to provide program-focused support that aligns with HUD requirements and real-world operational constraints.
Final Thoughts
HUD’s EIV-SAVE initiative represents one of the most significant citizenship and immigration status verification efforts undertaken across federal housing programs in recent years. A proactive approach is critical. While the requirements differ between PBRA and PIH-administered programs, the underlying expectation is the same: housing providers must ensure that documentation supporting citizenship or eligible immigration status is present, accurate, and compliant with Section 214 and 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart E.
With June 20 and August 3 deadlines approaching, housing providers should prioritize report review, discrepancy resolution, documentation verification, and attestation preparation to ensure compliance with HUD’s requirements.