HUD settles disability discrimination claim with Denver for $115K

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands following Tropical Storm Ernesto, which occurred from August 13 to August 16, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $1.7 million to Asheville, North Carolina, for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $3.2 million investment to support renovations at Savannah Gardens Senior Residences in Georgia.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $12 million to enhance access to affordable housing and homeownership opportunities in rural and urban areas across the United States.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $72 million to address youth homelessness across 14 communities in the United States, including five rural areas.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have expanded the scope of public appraisal data for single-family mortgages insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released new residential sales data for September 2024. The sale of new single-family homes reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738,000. This figure is a 4.1 percent increase from the revised August rate of 709,000 and a 6.3 percent rise compared to September 2023's estimate of 694,000.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university, to address housing bias and discrimination. This collaboration aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline for future leaders in fair housing policy and litigation. The initiative involves the NCCU School of Law’s Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute, as HUD seeks to work with civil rights organizations, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to combat housing discrimination.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the completion of a $750,000 transaction aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and climate resilience for affordable rental homes in Waldorf, Maryland. This initiative is part of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), which seeks to modernize HUD-assisted housing.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took part in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Eighth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED8) in Bangkok, Thailand. Representing the United States was Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Community Planning and Development, along with other HUD officials.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the appointment of 11 new members to its Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee. This group plays a significant advisory role, helping HUD shape the direction of its Housing Counseling Program and providing guidance on serving prospective buyers, homeowners, and renters.

President Joseph R. Biden marked the 50th anniversary of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) with a statement highlighting its impact on low-income families, people with disabilities, and older adults. The program, overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is recognized as a major component of federal housing assistance.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is enhancing its efforts to provide affordable housing options, focusing on families of color and those from disadvantaged communities. The department sponsors agencies across the country to offer free or low-cost advice on home buying, renting, and foreclosure prevention. Recently, HUD has increased funding and flexibility to expand these services.

In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reiterated its commitment to providing safe and affordable housing for survivors of gender-based violence. This initiative aligns with President Biden's 2021 proclamation and aims to address the housing needs of those affected by domestic violence.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its plans to observe the 25th National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) from October 20-26, 2024. This initiative is in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The event aims to raise awareness about lead poisoning prevention and reduce childhood exposure to lead.