HUD Withdraws Translated Materials

HUD Withdraws Translated Materials

Following an Executive Order designating English as the official language of the United States, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will transition all operations and programs to English-only communication, effective immediately. HUD will no longer provide non-English translation services, and all correspondence, publications, and digital content will be produced exclusively in English. Printed or digital materials referencing translation services—or presented in languages other than English—will be removed from HUD offices and HUD-funded facilities and replaced with English-only versions.

Language assistance will only be provided where legally required, including for individuals with hearing, vision, or related disabilities. As part of the immediate rollout, HUD has withdrawn all translated documents from circulation and removed them from its website. This withdrawal affects resources previously used by REALTORS® and their clients to navigate federal housing programs.

The withdrawn materials include multilingual guidance and forms explaining FHA loan requirements, disaster recovery assistance for families affected by natural disasters, Housing Choice Voucher program information, and healthy homes initiatives. These resources helped REALTORS® serve clients with limited English proficiency (LEP) to understand complex program requirements and application processes.

NAR’s Advocacy Team met with HUD leadership on Monday, August 25 to understand the scope of these changes and to share their potential impact on members and clients. HUD welcomed NAR’s input on the necessity of translated documents to the homebuying process. NAR also discussed the prospect of hosting an archive of translated materials on its website for use by members. NAR is committed to helping members serve buyers of all backgrounds and continues to engage with HUD and policymakers on these issues.