U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks Public input on Design of New Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Assisted Housing Properties | site |
Part of President Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act, the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program will provide funding to enhance energy efficiency and climate resiliency in HUD Multifamily assisted housing properties.
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: September 26, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released a Request for Information in public inspection form in the Federal Register to obtain public input regarding the development of its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act provided $1 billion in funding to HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to implement the GRRP, as well as to...
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HUD seeks Public input on Design of New Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Assisted Housing Properties
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HUD Awards 4 Million Dollars to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Families from Potential Exposures to Radon
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $4 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Families from Potential Exposures to Radon | site |
Funding will support radon testing and mitigation
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 23, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes today awarded $4 million to nine public housing agencies (PHAs) to conduct radon testing and, as needed, radon mitigation in approximately 1,000 housing units. Where applicable, the funding will also support the development of PHAs’ plans for future testing and mitigation. See how agencies will use funding. “This radon grant program broadens HUD’s environmental interventions in the home,” said Matthew Ammon, Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “The program also underscores... -
U.S. Housing Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities
U.S. Housing Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities | site |
Secretary Fudge, HUD Regional Administrators to lead a Department-wide Day of Action for Our Way Home Campaign Launch
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) press release dated: June 1, 2022
Washington - - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Wednesday launched the Our Way Home initiative, a new effort to boost the nation’s affordable housing supply. Our Way Home builds on the Biden-Harris Administration's actions to address communities' housing supply needs in an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable fashion.
Our Way Home is a national initiative that uplifts the unique housing supply successes in local communities and connects cities, counties, Tribal communities, states, and U.S. Territories to the tools... -
Julia Gordon Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Housing and the Federal Housing Commissioner
Julia Gordon Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Housing and the Federal Housing Commissioner | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 23, 2022
Washington - - Julia Gordon was sworn in on Friday, May 20, as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Housing and the Federal Housing (FHA) Commissioner. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge issued the oath of office to Commissioner Gordon during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters. Commissioner Gordon was confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 2022.
“I’m pleased to swear in Julia Gordon as HUD’s Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing and the Federal Housing Commissioner,” said Secretary Fudge. “Julia is a respected leader with decades of experience working to create... -
HUD Announces Over 1.4 Million Dollars in Housing Assistance for Foster Youth During National Foster Care Month
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces Over $1.4 Million in Housing Assistance for Foster Youth During National Foster Care Month | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 12, 2022 Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $1.4 million in housing assistance through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative for youth transitioning out of foster care who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. May marks National Foster Care Month, a time to renew the commitment to ensuring all young people who are or have been in foster care have the support and resources they need to thrive. “The Foster Youth to Independence initiative fills a longstanding gap in support for young people who are transitioning out of foster care,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “I am proud of the award-winning Foster Youth to Indepen... -
Testimony of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
Testimony of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: May 10, 2022
Testimony of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
May 10, 2022
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and Members of the Committee. I am pleased to speak with you today about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (Council) 2021 annual report. The report is a collaborative effort of the Council member agencies. It is a vehicle for providing Congress and the public with the Council’s collective assessments of potential risks to U.S. financial stability. Today, I will highlight a few topics in the report and provide an update o... -
On One-Year Anniversary of Innovative - - -Faircloth-to-RAD - - Initiative
On One-Year Anniversary of Innovative "Faircloth-to-RAD" Initiative, HUD on Track to Create nearly 1,850 new Affordable Housing Units | site |
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) unlocks the creation of deeply affordable housing in support of Administration objectives to increase rental housing supply for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 3, 2022 Washington - - This week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) commemorated the first anniversary of the creation of the “Faircloth-to-RAD” initiative, a new pathway that allows Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to leverage their “Faircloth Authority” to create new deeply affordable rent-assisted housing through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). “This Administration is using every tool available to address the shortage of affordable housing acro... -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Fudge Delivers Remarks at Fair Housing Month Virtual Ceremony
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Fudge Delivers Remarks at Fair Housing Month Virtual Ceremony| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) press release dated: April 6, 2022
Washington - - Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Tuesday delivered virtual remarks at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity annual Fair Housing Month Ceremony.
View the recording of Tuesday’s Fair Housing Month Ceremony here.
Remarks as delivered by Secretary Fudge:
I am thrilled to join you to commemorate the 54th anniversary of a law that guarantees one of our most basic rights—the right to be free from housing discrimination. On April 11, 1968, 54 years ago, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law. The Fair Housing Act recognized what generations have k... -
HUD Secretary Travels to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands to Observe Recovery Efforts, Discuss Housing Challenges, Strengthen existing Relationships
HUD Secretary Travels to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands to Observe Recovery Efforts, Discuss Housing Challenges, Strengthen existing Relationships | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge traveled to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, March 29 and to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, April 1 to tour the islands’ disaster recovery efforts, meet with residents, local leaders, and elected officials about housing challenges and their experiences during reconstruction, and strengthen existing relationships to ensure ongoing collaboration and an equitable recovery. The Secretary traveled to San Juan, Ponce, and Loiza while in Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Secretary Fudge joined Governor Pedro Pierluisi to meet with recovery agencies and discuss Puerto Rico’s recovery process since Hurricane... -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Award Millions in Grants to improve Transitional Housing Facilities
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Award Millions in Grants to improve Transitional Housing Facilities| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) news release dated: March 23, 2022
Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding 36 capital grants totaling approximately $64.7 million to community organizations under VA’s Grant and Per Diem program to improve the quality of housing options for Veterans experiencing homelessness. The new awards will allow grantee organizations to construct new buildings and renovate existing transitional housing facilities that provide more than 900 beds nationwide for homeless Veterans. The funds will also decrease mass housing and create more individualized unit-style living, thereby improving personal safety and reducing risks associated with close-quarters living. “The Grant and Per Diem program fills a targeted role in V... -
HUD releases more than 13 Million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases more than $13 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
Funds will support the efforts of fair housing enforcement organizations
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: November 3, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is providing $13.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to enable 51 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies to conduct a range of fair housing enforcement and education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the activities that will be conducted by the organizations is addressing discriminatory practices in underserved communities. “Discriminatory policies have no place in a nation... -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grants improve Transitional Housing, prevent Veteran Homelessness
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grants improve Transitional Housing, prevent Veteran Homelessness | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] press release dated: August 24, 2021)
Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin awarding $116.4 million in grants Sept. 30 to more than 200 community organizations under VA’s Grant and Per Diem program.
GPD provides funding to community organizations that provide transitional housing and supportive services for Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness and aims to help them achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and income, and obtain greater self-determination.
“The Grant and Per Diem program is integral to VA’s evidence-based approach to preventing and ending homelessness among Veterans, which remains one of our highest priorities,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.... -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces 2.7 Billion Dollars Funding Opportunity to help People experiencing Homelessness
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces $2.7 Billion Funding Opportunity to help People experiencing Homelessness | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: August 18, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $2.656 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care Program (CoC) competitive funding available to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). “The safety of a stable home is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and this Administration is committed to meeting the needs of the more than half a million Americans who are struggling with homelessness on any given day,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “Coupled with the historic resources in the American Rescue Plan, the C... -
Damon Smith Sworn in as General Counsel of Housing and Urban Development
Damon Smith Sworn in as General Counsel of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: August 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, Damon Smith was officially sworn in as General Counsel of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman issued the oath of office to General Counsel Smith during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters. General Counsel Smith was confirmed by the Senate by unanimous consent on August 11.
(Courtesy: HUD)
General Counsel Smith most recently served as a Senior Advisor to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Before joining HUD in 2021 as Principal Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel Smith served as Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel at the Credit Union... -
Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium
Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium | site |
Today’s announcement extends the eviction moratorium through September 30 for foreclosed borrowers and other occupants and notes expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31.
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: July 30, 2021)
Washington - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on July 30, 2021, announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, 2021, and noted the expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31, 2021. This extension is part of President Biden’s announcement on July 29 that federal agencies will use their authority to extend their respective eviction moratoria through the end of September, which will provide continued protection for households living in federally-insured, single-family...
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks Public input on Design of New Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Assisted Housing Properties | site |
Part of President Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act, the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program will provide funding to enhance energy efficiency and climate resiliency in HUD Multifamily assisted housing properties.
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: September 26, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released a Request for Information in public inspection form in the Federal Register to obtain public input regarding the development of its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act provided $1 billion in funding to HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to implement the GRRP, as well as to...10-22-2022, 04:36 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $4 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Families from Potential Exposures to Radon | site |
Funding will support radon testing and mitigation
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 23, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes today awarded $4 million to nine public housing agencies (PHAs) to conduct radon testing and, as needed, radon mitigation in approximately 1,000 housing units. Where applicable, the funding will also support the development of PHAs’ plans for future testing and mitigation. See how agencies will use funding. “This radon grant program broadens HUD’s environmental interventions in the home,” said Matthew Ammon, Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “The program also underscores...06-28-2022, 04:43 PM -
U.S. Housing Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities | site |
Secretary Fudge, HUD Regional Administrators to lead a Department-wide Day of Action for Our Way Home Campaign Launch
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) press release dated: June 1, 2022
Washington - - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Wednesday launched the Our Way Home initiative, a new effort to boost the nation’s affordable housing supply. Our Way Home builds on the Biden-Harris Administration's actions to address communities' housing supply needs in an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable fashion.
Our Way Home is a national initiative that uplifts the unique housing supply successes in local communities and connects cities, counties, Tribal communities, states, and U.S. Territories to the tools...06-03-2022, 08:40 PM -
Julia Gordon Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Housing and the Federal Housing Commissioner | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 23, 2022
Washington - - Julia Gordon was sworn in on Friday, May 20, as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Housing and the Federal Housing (FHA) Commissioner. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge issued the oath of office to Commissioner Gordon during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters. Commissioner Gordon was confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 2022.
“I’m pleased to swear in Julia Gordon as HUD’s Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing and the Federal Housing Commissioner,” said Secretary Fudge. “Julia is a respected leader with decades of experience working to create...05-28-2022, 12:43 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces Over $1.4 Million in Housing Assistance for Foster Youth During National Foster Care Month | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 12, 2022 Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $1.4 million in housing assistance through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative for youth transitioning out of foster care who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. May marks National Foster Care Month, a time to renew the commitment to ensuring all young people who are or have been in foster care have the support and resources they need to thrive. “The Foster Youth to Independence initiative fills a longstanding gap in support for young people who are transitioning out of foster care,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “I am proud of the award-winning Foster Youth to Indepen...05-17-2022, 01:50 AM -
Testimony of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: May 10, 2022
Testimony of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
May 10, 2022
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and Members of the Committee. I am pleased to speak with you today about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (Council) 2021 annual report. The report is a collaborative effort of the Council member agencies. It is a vehicle for providing Congress and the public with the Council’s collective assessments of potential risks to U.S. financial stability. Today, I will highlight a few topics in the report and provide an update o...05-11-2022, 05:15 AM -
On One-Year Anniversary of Innovative "Faircloth-to-RAD" Initiative, HUD on Track to Create nearly 1,850 new Affordable Housing Units | site |
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) unlocks the creation of deeply affordable housing in support of Administration objectives to increase rental housing supply for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 3, 2022 Washington - - This week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) commemorated the first anniversary of the creation of the “Faircloth-to-RAD” initiative, a new pathway that allows Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to leverage their “Faircloth Authority” to create new deeply affordable rent-assisted housing through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). “This Administration is using every tool available to address the shortage of affordable housing acro...05-06-2022, 11:26 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Fudge Delivers Remarks at Fair Housing Month Virtual Ceremony| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) press release dated: April 6, 2022
Washington - - Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Tuesday delivered virtual remarks at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity annual Fair Housing Month Ceremony.
View the recording of Tuesday’s Fair Housing Month Ceremony here.
Remarks as delivered by Secretary Fudge:
I am thrilled to join you to commemorate the 54th anniversary of a law that guarantees one of our most basic rights—the right to be free from housing discrimination. On April 11, 1968, 54 years ago, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law. The Fair Housing Act recognized what generations have k...04-11-2022, 12:28 PM -
HUD Secretary Travels to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands to Observe Recovery Efforts, Discuss Housing Challenges, Strengthen existing Relationships | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge traveled to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, March 29 and to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, April 1 to tour the islands’ disaster recovery efforts, meet with residents, local leaders, and elected officials about housing challenges and their experiences during reconstruction, and strengthen existing relationships to ensure ongoing collaboration and an equitable recovery. The Secretary traveled to San Juan, Ponce, and Loiza while in Puerto Rico. In San Juan, Secretary Fudge joined Governor Pedro Pierluisi to meet with recovery agencies and discuss Puerto Rico’s recovery process since Hurricane...04-04-2022, 11:03 PM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Award Millions in Grants to improve Transitional Housing Facilities| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) news release dated: March 23, 2022
Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding 36 capital grants totaling approximately $64.7 million to community organizations under VA’s Grant and Per Diem program to improve the quality of housing options for Veterans experiencing homelessness. The new awards will allow grantee organizations to construct new buildings and renovate existing transitional housing facilities that provide more than 900 beds nationwide for homeless Veterans. The funds will also decrease mass housing and create more individualized unit-style living, thereby improving personal safety and reducing risks associated with close-quarters living. “The Grant and Per Diem program fills a targeted role in V...04-02-2022, 09:38 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases more than $13 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
Funds will support the efforts of fair housing enforcement organizations
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: November 3, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is providing $13.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to enable 51 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies to conduct a range of fair housing enforcement and education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the activities that will be conducted by the organizations is addressing discriminatory practices in underserved communities. “Discriminatory policies have no place in a nation...11-09-2021, 10:30 PM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Grants improve Transitional Housing, prevent Veteran Homelessness | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] press release dated: August 24, 2021)
Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin awarding $116.4 million in grants Sept. 30 to more than 200 community organizations under VA’s Grant and Per Diem program.
GPD provides funding to community organizations that provide transitional housing and supportive services for Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness and aims to help them achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and income, and obtain greater self-determination.
“The Grant and Per Diem program is integral to VA’s evidence-based approach to preventing and ending homelessness among Veterans, which remains one of our highest priorities,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough....08-28-2021, 10:10 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces $2.7 Billion Funding Opportunity to help People experiencing Homelessness | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: August 18, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $2.656 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care Program (CoC) competitive funding available to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). “The safety of a stable home is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and this Administration is committed to meeting the needs of the more than half a million Americans who are struggling with homelessness on any given day,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “Coupled with the historic resources in the American Rescue Plan, the C...08-19-2021, 02:08 AM -
Damon Smith Sworn in as General Counsel of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: August 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, Damon Smith was officially sworn in as General Counsel of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman issued the oath of office to General Counsel Smith during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters. General Counsel Smith was confirmed by the Senate by unanimous consent on August 11.
(Courtesy: HUD)
General Counsel Smith most recently served as a Senior Advisor to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Before joining HUD in 2021 as Principal Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel Smith served as Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel at the Credit Union...08-18-2021, 02:55 PM -
Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium | site |
Today’s announcement extends the eviction moratorium through September 30 for foreclosed borrowers and other occupants and notes expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31.
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: July 30, 2021)
Washington - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on July 30, 2021, announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, 2021, and noted the expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31, 2021. This extension is part of President Biden’s announcement on July 29 that federal agencies will use their authority to extend their respective eviction moratoria through the end of September, which will provide continued protection for households living in federally-insured, single-family...08-02-2021, 01:20 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces Key Staff Appointments | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: July 9, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced several key additions to HUD staff since March. These talented and diverse individuals join HUD ready to deliver results for the American people by tackling our nation’s housing challenges to build a stronger, more equitable America.
Appointees are listed below in alphabetical order. Previously announced appointees are listed here and here.
Victoria Brown, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary Mikaela Gerwin, Special Assistant and Briefing Book Coordinator, Office of the Secretary David Gonzalez Rice, Special Assistant for Housing and Services, Office of the Secretary Caitlin Grady, Director of Scheduli...07-14-2021, 03:25 PM -
Federal Housing Administration takes steps to remove barriers to Homeownership for those with Student Loan Debt | site |
Updates to Single Family student loan monthly payment calculation expand access to FHA-insured mortgage financing for creditworthy individuals, particularly in communities of color
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: June 18, 2021)
Washington - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday announced updates to its student loan monthly payment calculations to take steps to remove barriers and provide more access to affordable single family FHA-insured mortgage financing for creditworthy individuals with student loan debt, which has a disproportionate impact on people of color. The updated policy more closely aligns FHA student loan debt calculation policies with other housing agencies, helping to streamline...07-02-2021, 07:13 AM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance to Speed the Provision of Emergency Rental Assistance Relief and Support Housing Stability for Renters at Risk of Eviction | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: June 24, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance in the form of updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) and fact sheet to continue supporting the rapid deployment of Emergency Rental Assistance by states, territories, localities, and tribal governments. The FAQs build on prior actions to provide state and local governments with the tools they need to deliver relief to renters in need by helping grantees with implementation and best practices.
The fact sheet is below and available here .
The FAQs are available here .
Emergency Rental Assistance Fact Sheet: Treasury Announces Further Action to Support Housing...06-25-2021, 09:25 PM -
Adrianne Todman Sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: June 14, 2021)
Washington - - Today, Adrianne Todman was officially sworn in as the twelfth Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge issued the oath of office to Deputy Secretary Todman during a ceremony at HUD’s headquarters that was livestreamed to the department’s staff. Deputy Secretary Todman was confirmed by the Senate by unanimous consent on June 10.
Deputy Secretary Todman most recently served as the CEO of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Before...Adrianne Todman Sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
(Photo courtesy HUD)06-18-2021, 08:12 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $1.1 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 10, 2021)
Washington, DC - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the awarding of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Specifically, HUD is awarding $1.1 billion - 70,000 vouchers - for 626 public housing authorities (PHAs) administering the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Click here for a full list of awards. “Addressing our nation’s homelessness crisis is a top priority for HUD,” said Secretary Fudge. “With COVID-19 still a threat and with the sweltering summer months just around the corner,...06-15-2021, 10:23 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Restores Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Requirement | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 10, 2021)
Washington - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD published an interim final rule on Thursday to restore the implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirement. The publication provides a robust definition of the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, to which many HUD grantees must certify compliance. Additionally, HUD is committed to providing communities that receive HUD funding with the technical support they need to meet their long-standing fair housing obligations. In addition to barring housing discrimination, the Fair Housing Act requires HUD and its funding recipients, such as local commu...06-11-2021, 02:57 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards $160 Million to 5 Communities to Revitalize Housing, Invest in Neighborhoods | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 26, 2021)
Washington - - U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Wednesday announced that five communities have received a combined $160 million to redevelop severely distressed housing and spur comprehensive revitalization under the federal Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.
HUD has named Camden, New Jersey; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Fort Myers, Florida; and Lewiston, Maine as this year’s grant winners.
“Since its creation, the Choice Neighborhoods initiative has transformed communities across the nation,” said Secretary Fudge. “Today’s announcement will support local vision for reinvigorating low-income communities into...05-29-2021, 12:09 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces $5 Billion to house People experiencing Homelessness | site |
Secretary Fudge: “With HUD’s swift allocation of this $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funding, we are providing communities the resources to give homes to the people who have had to endure the COVID-19 pandemic without one.”
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 17, 2021)
Washington - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the allocation of $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Secretary Fudge made the announcement during a Zoom call with Congressman David Price (NC), Senator Patty Murray (WA), Dallas, TX Mayor Eric Johnson, and Oakland, CA Mayor Libby...05-18-2021, 12:09 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards $51 Million to Clean Up Lead Hazards in Public Housing | site |
Funding to identify and control potentially dangerous lead in thousands of homes with young children
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: May 11, 2021) Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded nearly $51.4 million to 25 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 19 states to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in thousands of older public housing units. Provided through HUD’s Public Housing Capital Fund, these grants will be targeted to public housing units currently occupied by families with young children. See funding chart below. "In order to be healthy, it’s important to have a healthy home," said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "Protecting families with young children from lead and other hea...05-13-2021, 12:01 AM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says Law expands Veteran Housing Benefits | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs press release dated: May 4, 2021)
Washington - - May is National Moving Month and many Veterans may find themselves moving to a new address as they take advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expanded home loan program, which now includes additional benefits for eligible borrowers.
VA is currently implementing Public Law 116-315 containing three key loan provisions for Vietnam War era Veterans, eligible National Guard members, and service members, Veterans and certain surviving spouses with VA-guaranteed loans. “The law, known as the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 offers new and renewed homeownership possibilities,” said Acting VA Under Secretary for Benefits Thomas Murphy. “These few changes...05-06-2021, 07:40 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces $5 Billion to Increase Affordable Housing to address Homelessness | site |
Secretary Fudge: “With this strong funding, communities across the country will have the resources needed to get people housed and keep people home”
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: April 8, 2021) Washington - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the allocation of nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Secretary Fudge made the announcement during a Zoom call with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Randall Woodfin. The supplemental funding is allocated through the HOME Invest...04-13-2021, 06:41 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce Fair Housing Act to prohibit Discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | site |
HUD directive begins implementation of the policy set forth in Biden executive order to prevent and combat sexual orientation and gender identity-based discrimination
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: February 11, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it will administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued a memorandum stating that HUD interprets the Fair Housing Act to bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and directing HUD offices...02-11-2021, 02:19 PM -
Federal Housing Administration issues Measures to protect Health, Safety, and Homeownership Security of Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: February 3, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a series of waivers of provisions in its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 that would normally require in-person contact between mortgage servicers and borrowers, including seniors with FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion (HECM) reverse mortgages. These waivers allow important mortgage servicing activities to continue, but in a manner that allows for safe social distancing to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “President Biden has made it clear that protecting the health, safety, and homeownership security of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, including seniors, are urgent and immediate priorities,...02-03-2021, 05:20 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Puerto Rico Housing Department announce New Action to Enable Stronger Recovery for the Island | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: February 2, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Puerto Rico’s housing department, Departamento de la Vivienda, today announced two partial approvals of Vivienda’s Action Plan, approving the use of $6.2 billion in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for Puerto Rico. “HUD and the Biden Administration are committed to working with Puerto Rico to reset our relationship on the island’s recovery efforts, and the action we are taking will play a key role in this effort by ensuring that Puerto Rico is able to access and spend critical disaster and recovery funds on urgent unmet needs,” said Arthur Jemison, HU...02-03-2021, 03:50 AM -
Biden Administration Halts Residential Evictions in USDA Multifamily Housing Communities in Accordance with CDC Guidance | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: February 1, 2021)
Washington, Feb. 1, 2021 - - In one of his first acts in office, President Joe Biden requested federal agencies to extend the eviction and foreclosure moratorium for millions of Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction and foreclosure moratorium to affected multifamily housing residents through March 31, 2021. This halt in residential evictions allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend relief to the tens-of-thousands of Americans who rely on USDA-supported multifamily housing communities. “USDA recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an almost unprecedented housing affordability crisis in t...02-02-2021, 04:05 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development renews Funding for Thousands of Local Homeless Programs | site |
$2.5 billion to renew existing grants for more than 6,500 community-based housing and service providers
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: January 29, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $2.5 billion to renew support to thousands of local homeless assistance programs across the nation. HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) grants will provide critically needed support to 6,597 local programs on the front lines of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. See local impact of funding below. Due to the pandemic, the funding announced today renews grants for existing programs. This process was dramatically streamlined because communities have been and will continue to be consumed wi...02-01-2021, 01:45 AM -
First Week: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development takes swift Action to Support Homeowners and Tackle Nation's Housing Crisis | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: January 28, 2021)
Washington - - In the first week of the Biden Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took swift action to address immediate housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic while laying the groundwork to address the nation’s larger, systemic housing challenges and restore sound management to the department. “HUD and the new administration are quickly addressing the urgent housing needs of a nation combating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Acting HUD Secretary Matthew E. Ammon. “And, in just the first week of the Biden Administration, HUD has taken a number of critical actions to strengthen the department and to provide a f...01-29-2021, 01:39 AM -
Acting HUD Secretary Statement on President Biden's Executive Order Redressing Discriminatory Housing Practices and Policies | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: January 26, 2021)
Acting U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Matthew E. Ammon today released the following statement on President Biden’s executive order redressing our nation's and the federal government's history of discriminatory housing practices and policies:
“President Biden’s executive order is a vital step toward redressing the federal government’s legacy of housing discrimination and securing equal access to housing opportunity for all. “Racially discriminatory housing practices and policies have kept communities of color from accessing safe, high-quality housing and the chance to build wealth that comes through homeownership. To this day, people of color disproportionately bear the bu...01-27-2021, 07:35 PM -
Biden Administration authorizes extension of Federal Housing Administration Single Family Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium | site |
One of the first Administration actions provides meaningful support to homeowners struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: January 21, 2021)
Washington - - Yesterday, the Biden Administration requested the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other Federal Agencies to extend its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Office of Native American Programs’ Section 184 and 184A loan guarantee programs through March 31, 2021. Today, HUD executed one of the first Administration actions to provide meaningful support to the nation’s individuals and families who are...01-22-2021, 10:40 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launches Recovery Housing Program to aid Americans recovering from Substance Abuse | site |
The pilot program would provide housing and stability to those who are currently in recovery from substance abuse disorder
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release: November 24, 2020)
Washington - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced the publication of the Notice for HUD’s pilot Recovery Housing Program (RHP). The program was authorized by the SUPPORT Act to provide stable, temporary housing to individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. RHP is funding 25 grantees, 24 states and the District of Columbia, whose age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths was above the national overdose mortality rate. “As a Nation, we need to remove the stigma associated with substance-use disorder, m...11-24-2020, 04:39 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces over $80 Million in Targeted Funding for Coronavirus Relief | site |
Mainstream Vouchers aid non-elderly populations with disabilities in response to, and recovery from, COVID-19
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release: November 17, 2020)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today made $86.85 million available to public housing agencies (PHAs) in the form of Mainstream funding vouchers to assist non-elderly populations impacted by Coronavirus. Mainstream Vouchers are administered using the same rules as other housing choice vouchers but targeted to serve a special population to ensure residents of low income housing, including those with unique circumstances, receive necessary funding to protect their health and safety against COVID-19. “Recently, we have learned a great deal about Coron...11-21-2020, 08:38 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announces new Foster Youth Housing Vouchers in 24 States | site |
More than 1,000 Former Foster Youth Are Paving Their Own Way with a FYI Voucher
(November 17, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today announced $1.9 million for 235 former foster youth in the most recent round of grants for HUD's Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative. Forty-three Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in 24 states will receive this funding to continue HUD's efforts to assist young adults transitioning out of foster care. See impact of local funding announced today. “Today, I am pleased to announce the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative has changed the lives of more than 1,000 young adults by helping them secure...11-17-2020, 04:56 PM -
HUD Strengthens Manufactured Housing Safety and Affordability with Revised Minimum Payments for State Oversight Programs | site |
Final rule published today provides more equitable HUD funding for State Administrative Agencies
WASHINGTON - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published today a final rule in the Federal Register which provides a revised structure for the payments HUD makes to states participating as State Administrative Agencies in the manufactured housing program. State Administrative Agencies in 33 states are fully or conditionally approved to carry out their manufactured housing oversight programs, and the majority of these states will see an increase in payments to administer their programs under the revised payment structure. “More than 22 million Americans have used manufactured homes as a means of attaining the stability and financial independence of homeownership, particularly in areas where housing aff...11-14-2020, 04:54 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rental Assistance Demonstration generates more than $10 Billion in Construction Activity to preserve Affordable Housing | site |
(November 12, 2020) - - On November 12, 2020 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a major milestone for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which has now facilitated more than $10 billion in capital investment since the program’s inception to improve or replace 140,000 public housing units – the majority of which house extremely low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Read more about RAD’s $10 billion milestone. Today, RAD is leveraging $12.57 for every dollar of public housing funding appropriated by Congress, significantly expanding the ability of local public housing authorities (PHAs) to improve ...11-13-2020, 08:08 PM -
Federal Housing Administration proposes Private Flood Insurance Option for Single Family Mortgages | site |
(November 10, 2020) - - In a press release dated November 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published a proposed rule on its website that highlights a proposal to allow a private flood insurance option instead of insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), when flood insurance is required by FHA. The proposed changes would allow lenders to begin accepting private flood insurance policies for single family insured loans for homes located in Federal Emergency Management Agency-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), consistent with similar provisions in use by other industry participants. “Our proposal would expand the options for obtaining flood insurance, rather than continuing to lock...11-12-2020, 03:37 PM -
Department of Veterans Affairs Partnership helps secure Permanent Housing for more than 4,000 formerly Homeless Veterans | site |
(October 30, 2020) - - On October 30, 2020 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published the following information:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today their partnership with Veterans Matter has helped more than 4,000 Veterans exit homelessness and move into permanent housing since 2012.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA’s Supportive Housing program, known as HUD-VASH, works with Veterans Matter to help Veterans experiencing homelessness and who qualify for rental subsidies to cover the cost of security deposits. “Collaborations with organizations like Veterans Matter is fundamental to achieving our goal of ending homelessness among Veterans,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “We celebrate the more than 4,000 Veterans that have stable hous...11-07-2020, 03:29 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $9.4 Million in Research Grants to Reduce Housing-related Health Hazards| site |
Funding to improve methods to identify and control key residential hazards
(October 26, 2020) - - Today, October 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $9.4 million to 13 universities and public health organizations to improve our understanding of the longer term impact of housing interventions targeting lead and other residential hazards and improve methods to identify and control residential health hazards such as pests, injury hazards, and asthma triggers. These grants are particularly important to improve our ability to protect vulnerable populations, such as children and seniors, from exposure to these hazards. Read a complete project-by-project summary...10-27-2020, 02:53 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards more than $12.5 Million in Housing Counseling Grants| site |
Supplemental funding will provide additional resources for HUD-approved housing counseling
(October 20, 2020) - - Today, October 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $12.5 million in supplemental housing counseling grants. These supplemental grants will support quality housing counseling services, including the foreclosure avoidance and rental counseling services used by many families as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants awarded today will directly support the housing counseling services provided by 219 HUD-approved local housing counseling agencies, national and regional organizations, and state housing finance agencies (SHFAs) who competed un...10-22-2020, 02:32 AM -
Federal Housing Administration launches FHA Catalyst Electronic Multifamily Application Submission Capabilities | site |
First FHA Catalyst module for Multifamily lenders will eliminate paper-based submissions of FHA insurance applications
(October 14, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced the availability of the first module on its FHA Catalyst technology platform for Multifamily lenders doing business with FHA. The FHA Catalyst: Multifamily Applications module will allow eligible Multifamily lenders to electronically submit applications for FHA insurance on multifamily properties. The new capability supports lenders in providing FHA-insured mortgage financing while working remotely because of the COVID-19 National Emergency. Multifamily lenders currently submit insurance applications – usually...10-14-2020, 11:03 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Investigates Alleged Religious Discrimination in Senior Housing Complexes | site |
Bibles Allegedly Removed from Resident Library and Common Areas
(October 9, 2020) - - Today, October 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced last night he has initiated a Complaint against the owner and manager of senior apartments in Oklahoma for violating the Fair Housing Act by removing Bibles and Christian reading material from the common areas. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing and in housing-related services based on religion and other protected characteristics. “Religious liberty is at the core of our Nation’s identity and will be upheld under the Fair Housing Act,” said Secretary Carson. “Barring religious m...10-13-2020, 02:20 PM -
U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson marks Foster Youth To Independence Initiative Milestone| site |
More than 800 Former Foster Youth Are Paving Their Own Way with a FYI Voucher
(October 6, 2020) - - Today, October 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
DENVER, CO - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today traveled to Denver to mark that the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative has awarded 844 vouchers in the first year of the program to former foster youth at risk of homelessness. Secretary Carson held a roundtable discussion with voucher recipients and toured a recipient’s apartment. ...10-07-2020, 06:41 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census Bureau Release New American Housing Survey | site |
2019 survey provides pre-pandemic insights on home accessibility, food security, and housing costs
(September 16, 2020) - - Today, September 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - According to the new 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS) released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of American renter households spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing costs held steady at 51 percent between 2017 and 2019.
The 2019 AHS offers the most comprehensive picture of the nation’s housing inventory pre-pandemic. As researchers try to understand more current data on the state of housing from multiple data sources, the new survey informs our understanding...09-21-2020, 03:02 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides $100 Million in CARES ACT Funding to Native American Tribes to support Coronavirus Recovery Efforts | site |
(August 31, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published (today) the following information:
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced that HUD has awarded a total of $100 million to Tribes across the Nation as part of HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat program (ICDBG-CARES). This funding helps address problems that pose an imminent threat to public health or safety of Tribal residents and will be used to help Tribes prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. See list of funding here.
“The Trump Administration is committed to helping families throughout Indian Country to access essential resources during the coronavirus outbreak,” said Secretary...08-31-2020, 01:29 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson Launches Affordable Housing Bus Tour in Kentucky| site |
Nationwide tour will focus on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development
(January 29, 2020) - - Today (January 29, 2020), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
Louisville, KY - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today kicked off the "Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour in Louisville, Kentucky, where he toured St. Cecilia Senior Housing Apartments, a public private partnership that provides affordable housing to a portion of Louisville's low-income, senior citizens. In addition to the tour, Secretary Carson participated in a roundtable with community members aimed at reducing regulatory barriers to affordable housing and innovative ways to create more affordable housing, particularly...02-05-2020, 10:30 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issues Improved Fair Housing Rule| site |
(January 7, 2020) - - Today (January 7, 2020), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community. Read HUD's proposed rule. "HUD's commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this improved rule reaffirms our mission of giving people more affordable housing options in communities across the country," said Secretary Carson. "By fixing the old Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, localities now have the flexibility to devise housing plans that fit their unique needs and provide families with more housing choices within their reach...01-17-2020, 11:02 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments under Secretary Carson| site |
(January 2, 2020) - - Today (January 2, 2020), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2019 Year in Review outlining the major accomplishments of the agency under Secretary Ben Carson.
"The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise to create greater economic opportunity for low-income families and revitalize underserved communities," said, Secretary Carson. "HUD is committed to doing its part to help families get on the path to self-sufficiency and I look forward to working with President Trump to continue building on these successes in the new year."
HUD's achievements in 2019 include:
Advancing Economic Opportunity- [
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards $10 Million for the Development of 538 Affordable Homes | site |
SHOP grant funding empowers non-profit partners to help 538 families and individuals become homeowners
(December 4, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - In an effort to help more working families become homeowners, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $10 million in grants to four non-profit housing organizations, which will create at least 538 affordable homes for low-income families and individuals. Funded through HUD’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), these grants, along with the labor contributions from homebuyers and volunteers, will significantly lower the cost of construction, thus making homeownership a reality for families who otherwise would not be able to afford...12-07-2019, 02:28 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issues Request for Information on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing | site |
(November 26, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on Federal, State, local, and Tribal laws, regulations, land use requirements, and administrative practices that artificially raise the costs of affordable housing development and contribute to shortages in America’s housing supply.
This RFI is a request for members of the public to share their knowledge and provide recommendations to HUD regarding regulations, and practices that unnecessarily impede housing supply and information on innovative practices that promote increased housing supply. Read the RFI here. "Owning a home is a...12-02-2019, 01:46 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Releases Video Featuring Formerly Homeless Veteran | site |
(November 15, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today launched the latest story in the “Humans of HUD” campaign, which features photos and videos of individuals who have overcome hardships with assistance from HUD. Porsche Williams, a U.S. Navy veteran talks about experiencing homelessness and how the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program helped her find a place to call home. This week, HUD announced veteran homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline according to a new national estimate which indicates the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness in 2019 decreased 2.1 percent.
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U.S. Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice sign Interagency Memorandum on the Application of False Claims Act| site |
Agreement Fulfills Key component of HUD Housing Finance Reform Plan
(October 28, 2019) - - Today (October 28, 2019), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and U.S. Attorney General William Barr today issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies that sets prudential guidance on the appropriate use of the False Claims Act (FCA) for violations by Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lenders....
11-02-2019, 01:52 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants| site |
Communities in Alabama, Nebraska, Georgia and New Jersey awarded planning grants
(September 19, 2019) - - Today (September 19, 2019), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information:
WASHINGTON - Expanding on its commitment to help local communities redevelop severely distressed HUD assisted housing and revitalize neighborhoods, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $5 million to four communities.
Funded through HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program, these grants will help local leaders to craft comprehensive, homegrown plans to revitalize and transform these neighborhoods.
HUD is awarding Choice Neighborhood Planning grants to the following communities:
...09-30-2019, 08:26 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Census Bureau Report Residential Construction Activity in August 2019| site |
(September 18, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for August 2019.
Building Permits Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,419,000. This is 7.7 percent (±1.2 percent) above the revised July rate of 1,317,000 and is 12.0 percent (±1.6 percent) above the August 2018 rate of 1,267,000. Single-family authorizations in August were at a rate of 866,000; this is 4.5 percent (±0.8 percent) above the revised July figure of 829,000. Authorizations of units in...09-19-2019, 07:39 PM -
Federal Housing Administration Issues new Condominium Approval Rule| site |
Comprehensive policy revisions include ability to approve individual units in nonapproved condo projects
(August 14, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the following information: WASHINGTON - In an effort to promote affordable and sustainable homeownership, especially among credit-worthy first-time buyers, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published a long-awaited final regulation, and policy implementation guidance, which establish a new condominium approval process. Designed to be flexible and responsive to market conditions, FHA's new condo rule and the new Condominium Project Approval section of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook, provide a comprehensive revision to FHA condominium project approval policy. In particular, the new policy will allow certain individual condominium units to be eligible fo...08-14-2019, 06:42 PM -
Federal Housing Administration Releases 2018 Annual Report to Congress
Capital Reserves remain above statutory minimum for fourth straight year
Washington, DC - - (November 15, 2018) - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today released its 2018 Annual Report to Congress on the economic condition of the agency's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund). FHA reports that at the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, the MMI Fund had a total Economic Net Worth of $34.8 billion and a Capital Reserve Ratio that remains above the statutory minimum for a fourth consecutive year. The MMI Fund supports FHA’s single-family mortgage insurance programs, including all forward mortgage purchase and refinance transactions, as well as mortgages insured under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), or reverse mortgage program. While the value of FHA’s forward mortgage portfolio is growing,...11-15-2018, 10:58 PM -
FEMA FAQ: Direct Housing Follow-up
(November 9, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
I completed the initial interview with FEMA and am eligible for direct housing. What happens next?
You will receive another call to collect information to determine the appropriate housing resource for you. FEMA will ask you detailed questions about your specific housing needs, the size of your property for the Manufactured Housing Unit or trailer to be placed on, household composition, and any accommodations that are required for accessibility, medical necessities and/or disabilities.
How does FEMA know where my housing will be placed? FEMA will issue an inspection request to the contractor. The contractor will call you to schedule an appointment to meet you at your property. The call will most likely come from ...11-10-2018, 03:32 AM -
Federal Housing Administration announces Streamlined Claim Payment Requirements in Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program
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Action intended to speed reverse mortgage claim payments
Washington, DC - - (October 22, 2018) - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced revised requirements for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) servicers when they assign FHA-insured reverse mortgages to the agency for claim payment.
Effective immediately, FHA-approved HECM servicers can use alternative supporting documentation in lieu of previously required materials that, in many instances, delayed claim processing. Read FHA’s Mortgagee Letter. FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery said, “Streamlining the HECM claim payment process makes us more responsive to participating lenders and helps continue our effort to put the program on a more financially viable path.” FHA’s new H...10-27-2018, 02:34 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Launches - - HUMANS OF HUD - - Photoblog
Project highlights the trials and triumphs of the people HUD serves
Washington, DC - - (October 16, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the launch of ‘Humans of HUD’ – a photoblog dedicated to documenting the journeys of people who are impacted by the Department’s programs and services. The inspiring collection of photos and stories are part of an ongoing, intimate conversation with everyday Americans who are working to overcome homelessness, drug addiction, natural disasters, among other challenges. “Humans of HUD exhibits the best part of our agency – the people we serve through our programs, grants and initiatives,” said Secretary Carson. “This is storytelling at its core. People have really opened up to us in a way...10-18-2018, 12:22 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretaries Announce Housing Initiatives to Support Homeless Veterans
HUD-VASH vouchers to provide housing for over 4,000 veterans
Washington, DC - - (October 3, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie today joined together at the VA Community Resource and Referral Center to announce $35 million in grants to combat veteran homelessness. The funding will be provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program to 212 public housing agencies across the country to provide a permanent home for over 4,000 homeless veterans.
The Secretaries also announced an additional $7.4 million through the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification...10-08-2018, 08:40 PM -
Federal Housing Administration to Require Second Appraisal for Certain Reverse Mortgages
New policy designed to reduce ‘appraisal inflation’
Washington, DC - - (September 28, 2018) - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced that it will begin requiring lenders originating new Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), commonly referred to as reverse mortgages, to provide a second property appraisal under certain circumstances. FHA is instructing lenders to provide a second independent property appraisal in cases where FHA determines there may be inflated property valuations.
FHA’s new requirement takes effect for case numbers assigned on or after October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. FHA will periodically review this guidance and, based on the results, may renew these requirements beyond fiscal year 2019. Read FHA’s Mortgagee Letter . F...10-02-2018, 07:30 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Puerto Rico Ink $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Grant Agreement
Action paves the path to repair housing, businesses and infrastructure
Washington, DC - - (September 20, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson and Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló today announced the formal execution of a $1.5 billion grant agreement to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The signing of this grant agreement now paves the way to speed recovery dollars needed to restore damaged and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Puerto Rico's long-term recovery is supported through HUD's Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, which requires grantees to develop thoughtful recovery plans informed by...09-21-2018, 10:34 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau Release New American Housing Survey
2017 AHS provides insight on disaster preparedness, housing and neighborhoods
Washington, DC - - (September 6, 2018) - - Renters are three times more likely to need financial assistance to evacuate during a major disaster than those who own their own homes. That’s according to the new 2017 American Housing Survey released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The new survey finds that of the nearly 44 million American renter households, approximately 39 percent indicated they do not have access to $2,000 to cover evacuation expenses. Meanwhile, only 12 percent of 77.3 million owner households reported they did not have access to $2,000 t...09-07-2018, 10:53 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charges Minnesota Real-Estate Agent and Homeowners with Discrimination for Refusing to Rent to a Family due to their Race, National Origin and Minor Children
Washington, DC - - (August 17, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged the owners of a house in Beltrami County, Minnesota, and their real-estate agent, with discrimination for refusing to rent the house to a family because of race, national origin and their minor children. Read the charge . The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discriminate in housing because of the applicants’ race, national origin and familial status (the presence of children under 18). “Denying housing to a family because of their race and national origin and because they have children not only robs them of a place to call...08-21-2018, 06:04 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Seeks to Streamline and Enhance 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' Rule
Notice solicits public's comments on ways to improve fair housing choice
Washington, DC - - (August 13, 2018) - - The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published a notice inviting public comment on amendments to its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulations. HUD's goal in pursuing new rulemaking is to offer more helpful guidance to states and local communities to effectively promote fair housing choice through the use of their federal funds. Read HUD's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. As HUD begins the process of amending the existing AFFH regulations, it is soliciting public comment on changes that will: (1) minimize regulatory burden while more effectively aiding program participants to meet their statutory o...08-14-2018, 11:10 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Reaches Agreements with Housing Providers in California, Idaho and Hawaii Settling Claims of Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities
Washington, DC - - (July 27, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has approved settlement agreements with housing providers in California and Idaho resolving allegations that they denied the reasonable accommodation requests of residents with disabilities who needed assistance animals or a first-floor apartment.
In addition, HUD approved a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) resolving findings which indicated that Hawaii Public Housing Authority failed to provide enough accessible units for residents with disabilities. Read the agreement. The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discriminate in the sale, rental, and financing o...08-08-2018, 07:12 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Approves $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Plan in Puerto Rico
Action plan focuses on housing, infrastructure and economic development
Washington, DC - - (July 30, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD has approved a $1.5 billion disaster recovery plan to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico recently submitted the plan for HUD’s review which primarily focuses on the restoration of damaged and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. Read Puerto Rico’s recovery plan.
Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery is supported through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program which requires grantees to develop thoughtful recovery plans informed by local residents. Learn...08-02-2018, 04:53 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $43 Million to Help end Youth Homelessness
Grants to support innovative housing programs in 11 communities
July 24, 2018
Washington, DC - - (July 13, 2018) - - To help end youth homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $43 million to 11 local communities, including five rural areas, through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). This program supports a wide range of housing interventions including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes. "Young people who are victims of abuse, family conflict, or aging out of foster care are especially vulnerable to homelessness," said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. "We're working with our local partners to support innovative new approaches to help young people find stable...07-24-2018, 05:21 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census Bureau Report Residential Construction Activity in May 2018
Washington, DC - - (June 19, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for May 2018.
Building Permits: Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,301,000. This is 4.6 percent (±1.4 percent) below the revised April rate of 1,364,000, but is 8.0 percent (±1.3 percent) above the May 2017 rate of 1,205,000. Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 884,000; this is 2.2 percent (±1.0 percent) below the revised April figure of 863,000. Authorizations of units in buildings with five units...06-22-2018, 01:04 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says June is National Healthy Homes Month
JUNE IS NATIONAL HEALTHY HOMES MONTH
HUD plans month-long activities to create greater awareness around housing and its impact on health
Washington, DC - - (June 4, 2018) - - Homes and health are inextricably linked together, reflect two of the most basic needs of a society, and serve as an indicator of the strength of the nation. In an effort to help families create healthier living conditions for themselves and their kids, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is kicking off the third annual National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM).
This year’s theme, Unlocking the Potential of America’s Children: Check Your Home-Protect Your Family, focuses on the opportunity to protect current and future generations of children...06-07-2018, 03:41 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards nearly $20 Million to Support Homeless Programs in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Continuum of Care grants to support local projects working to prevent and end homelessness
Washington, DC - - (June 4, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded nearly $20 million to support to dozens of local homeless housing and service programs in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Continuum of Care grants announced today provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the territories, including those impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma (see attached list of local projects receiving funding). HUD Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Neal Rackleff announced the homeless as...06-05-2018, 05:33 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Withdraws Fair Housing Assessment Tool
Flawed assessment tool found to be confusing, difficult to use for local governments
Washington, DC - - (May 18, 2018) - - After a months-long technical evaluation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is withdrawing a computer assessment tool originally intended to be helpful to local governments in meeting their obligations under the Fair Housing Act to 'affirmatively further fair housing.' HUD found that rather than assisting local governments in formulating acceptable Assessments of Fair Housing (AFH), the Local Government Assessment Tool was confusing, difficult to use, and frequently produced unacceptable assessments. As a result, the Department is withdrawing the tool, plans a series of national listening sessions, and will seek public comm...05-23-2018, 10:34 PM -
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson Proposes Rent Reform
Reforms to make current rent policies simpler, more transparent and predictable
Washington, DC - - (April 25, 2018) - - U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today unveiled a package of reforms designed to offer Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), property owners and HUD-assisted families a simpler, less invasive and more transparent set of rent structures, and places HUD's rental assistance programs on a more fiscally sustainable path. Through its Making Affordable Housing Work Act, HUD is seeking to reform decades-old rent policies that are confusing, costly and counterproductive, in that the incentives they create often fail to adequately support individuals and families receiving HUD rental assistance in increasing their earnings. HUD helps 4.7 million families to access a...04-30-2018, 11:33 AM -
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson Launches New Financial Controls to Enhance the Department's Fiscal Strength and Integrity
New Chief Financial Officer to lead effort to improve system of checks and balances
March 17, 2018
Washington, DC - - (March 15, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced new measures to protect the financial integrity of the agency and correct lax internal processes and controls. Secretary Carson directed HUD’s newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Irving Dennis, to design and implement a transformation plan and lead an internal taskforce to combat waste, fraud and abuse. In a statement announcing these measures, Secretary Carson said the Department’s current financial controls are outdated: “We simply need to do better. An updated system of in...03-17-2018, 04:49 AM -
Administration Proposes 2018 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Budget
Washington, DC - - (March 16, 2017) - - Today, the Administration proposed a Fiscal Year 2018 spending blueprint for discretionary programs in several agencies across the Federal Government, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The blueprint reflects the President’s commitment to support HUD’s critical functions that provide rental assistance to low-income and vulnerable households and to help work-eligible families achieve self-sufficiency. It also recognizes a greater role for State and local governments, and the private sector to address community and economic development needs. Moreover, the spending plan supports the longstanding homeownership mission of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to provide mortgage insurance to credit qualified households. According to HUD, a more detailed program-by-program budget proposal will be...03-30-2017, 08:18 PM -
Dr. Ben Carson Sworn in as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dr. Ben Carson is sworn in
Washington, DC - - (March 2, 2017) - - Dr. Ben S. Carson, Sr. was sworn in today as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office with Secretary Carson's wife Candy and granddaughter Tesora holding the bible. Secretary Carson will now lead a cabinet agency with approximately 8,000 employees and an annual budget totaling more than $40 billion. Among his first actions in his new role, Secretary Carson plans an ambitious listening tour of select communities and HUD field offices around the country, beginning in his native Detroit. "I am immensely grateful and deeply humbled to take on such an important role in service to the American people," said Secretary Carson. "Working directly with ...03-03-2017, 01:22 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Offers Grants to Clean Up Lead-based Paint Hazards
Funding to protect children from lead poisoning
February 10, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 8, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that it is making grants available to help eliminate dangerous lead-based paint hazards from lower income homes in order to protect young children. Additionally, this funding will provide an opportunity for local communities to establish and support programs to control other housing-related health and safety hazards.
Unsafe and unhealthy homes affect the health of millions of people of all income levels, geographic areas, and walks of life in the U.S. These homes affect the economy directly, through increased utilization of health care services, and indirectly, through lost wages and increased school days missed. The...02-10-2017, 09:45 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charges Oklahoma Landlords with Discriminating Against Veteran with Disabilities
February 8, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 7, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging the landlords of a Moore, Oklahoma rental home with violating the Fair Housing Act by denying the reasonable accommodation requests of their tenant, a veteran with disabilities. Read the charge. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing providers from denying or limiting housing to persons with disabilities, or from refusing to make reasonable accommodations in policies or practices for people with disabilities. This includes waiving pet fees for persons with disabilities who use assistance animals. The case came to HUD’s attention when a combat veteran living with a mental disability who uses an emotional support animal filed a complaint alleg...02-08-2017, 11:16 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census Bureau Report on New Residential Sales in December 2016
January 28, 2017
Washington, DC - - (January 26, 2017) - - Sales of new single-family houses in December 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 536,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. This is 10.4 percent (±12.2%)* below the revised November rate of 598,000 and is 0.4 percent (±11.7%)* below the December 2015 estimate of 538,000.
The median sales price of new houses sold in December 2016 was $322,500; the average sales price was $384,000. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of December was 259,000. This represents a supply of 5.8 months at the current sales rate. An estimated 563,000 new homes were sold in 2016. This is 12.2 percent (±3.5%) above the 2015 figure...01-28-2017, 02:47 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charges Bank of America with Discriminatory Lending Practices in South Carolina
Washington, DC - - (January 6, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Bank of America, N.A., and two of its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against prospective Hispanic mortgage borrowers in Charleston, South Carolina. Read HUD's charge.
The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to deny or discriminate in the terms and conditions of a mortgage or loan modification based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
"Today's charge reflects our nation's promise of fair housing and equal access to credit for qualified families, regardless of their national origin," said Gustavo Velasquez, HUD's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. "HUD...01-18-2017, 08:35 AM