HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023

The HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023 aims to improve living conditions for residents in federally assisted multifamily housing by strengthening oversight of property owners. If passed, the bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to evaluate property managers specifically on how quickly they fix local building code violations and address issues related to sanitation and structural safety.

For tenants, the bill would increase transparency by requiring that program contact information be shared directly with residents and by implementing surveys to gather tenant feedback on property management. Additionally, it mandates stricter HUD oversight of individual housing units to ensure that health and safety repairs are completed promptly, providing more direct accountability for landlords who receive federal rental assistance.