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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that more than $4.4 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grants are now available to help communities address lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental...
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HUD raises FHA mortgage insurance program loan limits for 2026

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has announced updated loan limits for its Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) insurance programs...
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HUD investigates Boston over alleged discriminatory DEI housing policies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that its Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has started an investigation into the City of Boston’s housing policies related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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HUD launches national hotline targeting crime in federally funded housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new hotline for reporting crime in HUD-funded housing, Secretary Scott Turner announced in Memphis.
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HUD supports over one million Americans in homeownership efforts during 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that more than one million Americans have been assisted in achieving homeownership or maintaining housing affordability this year through programs managed by the Federal Housing...
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HUD Secretary visits Atlanta's Centennial Yards to highlight Opportunity Zone impact

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited the Centennial Yards development in Atlanta, Georgia.
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HUD announces disaster assistance measures following Texas storms

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Texas in response to the severe storms and flooding that occurred from March 26 to 28, 2025.
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HUD announces federal disaster assistance for Iowa after March winter storm

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of federal disaster assistance for Iowa following the severe winter storm that occurred on March 19, 2025.
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HUD announces federal aid package for Mississippi storm recovery

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Mississippi following severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred on March 14-15, 2025.
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Houston dedicates federal disaster funds toward power protection initiative

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Houston Mayor John Whitmire have announced that the city plans to allocate a substantial part of its federal disaster recovery funding to support the Power...
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HUD announces regulatory rollbacks during National Homeownership Month

During National Homeownership Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implemented a series of regulatory changes and initiatives to improve access to homeownership across the United States.
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HUD proposes uniform mortgage insurance premium rates for multifamily programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposal to standardize mortgage insurance premiums for all multifamily programs at 25 basis points, effectively ending the separate green and energy efficient category.
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Tim Geitner named HUD regional administrator for Rocky Mountain Region

Tim Geitner has been appointed as the new Regional Administrator for the Rocky Mountain Region (Region VIII) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to an announcement by HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “I’m excited to...
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HUD announces federal aid after severe winter storm impacts Nebraska

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Nebraska, following severe winter storms and straight-line winds that impacted the state on March 18-19, 2025.
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Andrew Hughes confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Andrew Hughes as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a 51-43 vote.
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Joseph J. DeFelice named Assistant Deputy Secretary at HUD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has appointed Joseph J. DeFelice as Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Field Policy and Management, as well as Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic...
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HUD announces federal disaster aid measures after Missouri storms

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Missouri following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that occurred from March 14-15, 2025. “HUD serves every...
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HUD hosts roundtable with Kansas City housing leaders on affordable home development

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Great Plains Regional Administrator Joe Mitchell led a two-day roundtable in Kansas City, Kansas, bringing together affordable housing developers and finance leaders from the area.
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HUD announces federal aid package for Kansas after March severe weather

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Kansas following severe weather events in March 2025, which included a winter storm, strong winds, flooding, and wildfires.
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HUD imposes 90-day foreclosure freeze for Texans after deadly flash floods

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 90-day foreclosure moratorium on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured single-family mortgages in Kerr County, Texas, following severe storms and flooding that began...
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