Los Angeles County Opposes Proposed HUD Rule That Could Harm Mixed-Status Families
Chair Solis and Chair Pro Tem Mitchell warn the rule could put thousands of U.S. citizen children at risk of eviction and separate families.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. March 3, 2026— The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and coauthored by Chair Pro Tem and Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell opposing a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would limit access to federally subsidized housing for families with members who are undocumented.
The proposed HUD rule, announced on Feb. 20, 2026, would restrict families with any member who is undocumented from accessing federal funding for housing. It would also require local housing authorities to report tenants who are not eligible for rental assistance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. County officials warn this change could cause many mixed-status families to lose their housing assistance and even discourage eligible households from seeking or retaining housing support, placing thousands of U.S. citizen children at risk of eviction or family separation.
“We cannot stand by while this proposal threatens the housing stability of children and families, undermines access to safe and affordable homes, and risks separating families who contribute to the life of our County,” said Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “Every family deserves a fair chance to live with dignity and security, and Los Angeles County will continue to fight for policies that push back against this rogue federal administration and protect the stability and well-being of our communities.”
“Los Angeles County is home to one of the most diverse communities in the nation, and thousands of families who rely on federal housing assistance include U.S. citizen children fully eligible for support. This proposed HUD rule driven by the Trump Administration would force families to choose between separation and losing their housing. At a time when housing costs here are among the highest in the country, eliminating prorated assistance would put families at immediate risk of eviction and homelessness—without creating a single new home or increasing funding. It is imperative that the County strongly oppose this policy. No child should lose their home because of a family member’s immigration status, and we will continue fighting to keep families housed and communities stable,” said Chair Pro Tem and Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
Under current federal law, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for housing aid, but they can reside with family members who receive assistance, including U.S. born children and non-citizens with lawful status. Research cited in the motion suggests that implementation of the HUD rule could affect tens of thousands of families nationwide and threaten housing stability in communities already facing high housing costs and homelessness pressures.
The motion directs County departments to coordinate a formal opposition to the rule and submit comments during the 60-day public comment period to highlight the serious harms it could cause residents and housing authorities. It also calls for community education and outreach to ensure potentially affected families understand the proposal, its implications, and how to participate in the comment process. The motion directs preparation of assessments with local housing authorities and partner agencies to mitigate the rule’s potential impact on homelessness and housing services and to monitor and support legal challenges to the rule as appropriate.
