SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the information collection for a period of 60 days was published on March 19, 2026 at 90 FR 13316.

A. Overview of Information Collection

Title of Information Collection: Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Formula and Competitive Programs.

OMB Approval Number: 2577-0218.

Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Form Number: HUD-4117, HUD-4117 A-D, HUD-4119, HUD-4119 A-D, HUD-4123, HUD-4125, HUD-52736-A, HUD-52736-B, HUD-52737 IHP-APR, HUD-52737 GEMS IHP/APR, HUD-53248 IHBG-COMP APR, HUD-426, HUD Form 2880, SF-424, SF-424B SF-424D, SF-425.

Description of the need for the information and proposed use: HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) will use the pre-award and post-award information collected to assess program feasibility and compliance, monitor program performance throughout the grant term, and to report annually to Congress. ONAP is responsible for managing the IHBG Formula and IHBG Competitive programs, as described below.

IHBG Formula Program: The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA) authorizes the IHBG Formula program which supports the development, management, and operation of affordable homeownership and rental housing; infrastructure development; and other forms of housing assistance intended for low-income persons. Federally recognized Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, tribally designated housing entities, and a limited number of State-recognized Tribes that were funded under the Indian Housing Program authorized by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 are eligible to receive IHBG funds. Under the IHBG Formula Program, eligible recipients receive an equitable share of funds as appropriated by Congress based on housing stock and housing needs, and other funding criteria.

IHBG Competitive Program: Since 2018, Congress has appropriated additional funding under the IHBG Formula program for the IHBG Competitive Grant (IHBG-COMP). IHBG-COMP prioritizes projects that increase the availability of affordable housing in Tribal communities with consideration to the extent of need and administrative capacity. The regulations and requirements governing the IHBG Formula Program apply to the IHBG Competitive Program. The IHBG-COMP Notices of Funding Opportunities are published on Grants.gov, where applicants submit applications.

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following:

(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions.

C. Authority

Section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507.

91 FR 49436