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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced support for new executive orders targeting regulatory barriers in housing construction and mortgage lending. Secretary Scott Turner said these changes aim to lower costs for families seeking homeownership.
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HUD proposes rule to allow work requirements and time limits for housing assistance
HUD has proposed a rule allowing local authorities more flexibility on work requirements for public housing aid. Secretary Scott Turner and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders say this change could promote self-sufficiency among recipients while opening opportunities for others.
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HUD proposes expanding local authority for public housing work requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced a new proposed rule aimed at giving public housing authorities (PHAs) and Section 8 project-based rental assistance owners more flexibility to set work requirements and time...
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HUD ends federal 30-day eviction notice rule established during pandemic
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to its eviction notification policy for HUD-subsidized housing, ending a rule that required 30-day written notice before evictions for nonpayment of rent.
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HUD proposes rule requiring proof of citizenship for all residents in federally funded housing
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner has announced a proposed rule that would require all residents of HUD-funded housing to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
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HUD appoints six new members to Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the appointment of six new members to the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), a federal advisory body.
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HUD investigates alleged discrimination at planned Muslim-focused housing development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has opened an investigation into EPIC Real Properties, Inc. and Community Capital Partners, LP over their planned housing development called “The Meadow,” also known as “EPIC City” or the “East...
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HUD announces federal aid measures after winter storm in Mississippi
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Mississippi following the severe winter storm that occurred from January 23 to 27, 2026.
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HUD clears Texas agency in disaster fund discrimination probe
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has concluded its civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) distribution of disaster mitigation funds.
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HUD orders review after audit finds eligibility issues among public housing tenants
Following an audit conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), HUD has identified nearly 200,000 tenants in HUD-funded housing who require eligibility...
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HUD provides $251.2 million loan for hospital expansion in South Carolina
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $251.2 million Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured supplemental mortgage to support the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
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HUD announces federal aid for Tennessee following severe winter storm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Tennessee in response to the severe winter storm that occurred from January 22 to 27, 2026.
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HUD announces $4.4 million in grants for lead hazard reduction
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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