Renal tubular protein reabsorption has been of interest in the kidney community, and despite recognition of numerous associated inherited diseases, the detailed molecular basis remains poorly understood. We identified a missense mutation in EHD1in six patients with tubular proteinuria and sensorineural hearing deficit, identifying the gene as a critical component of the renal protein reabsorption machinery and of inner ear function. EHD1, a key player in vesicular dynamics, has previously been associated with early ciliogenesis. However, no obvious defect of ciliogenesis was found in the kidneys of the patients nor in knockin and knockout mice. These data may contribute to a better understanding of the functional relevance of EHD1 in human tissues, particularly in the kidney and inner ear.