HUD Drops Emergency Call System Requirement For Senior Housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revised its safety requirements for eligible senior housing properties with 20 or more units, allowing owners to remove emergency call systems that were previously required. Under the guidance issued September 10, 2026, property owners can maintain functioning systems or remove them after notifying residents and considering their feedback. Owners must remove systems that no longer work. For properties without functioning emergency call systems, HUD encourages regular wellness checks, particularly for residents who live alone or have limited mobility.

Previously, HUD required affected properties serving older adults to provide an emergency . . .