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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for West Virginia following severe weather events that occurred from April 2 to April 6, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration affecting the counties of Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne, and Wetzel.
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HUD allocates $26 million for nationwide fair housing enforcement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $26 million in non-competitive funding to state and local fair housing enforcement agencies under its Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). This program, a collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, aims to protect the public against housing discrimination.
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HUD finalizes deal promoting energy efficiency & affordability
On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a $363,131 loan transaction under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) with Palmer Park Housing Partners, LP. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations for the Palmer Park apartment community in Glendale, California.
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Acting HUD Secretary issues statement for Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month
WASHINGTON - Today, Adrianne Todman, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), issued a statement on the commemoration of Memorial Day and National Military Appreciation Month.
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HUD announces exhibitors for 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced details for the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase, set to take place on the National Mall from June 7-9. The event will feature exhibitors showcasing prototype homes and building technologies aimed at addressing affordability, resilience, and the future of housing.
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New residential home sales decline in April: HUD and Census Bureau report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau have released new residential sales statistics for April 2024.
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HUD announces federal disaster assistance measures for Texas storm survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Texas, following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. This announcement follows President Biden's major disaster declaration for the counties of Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker.
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HUD Acting Secretary tours NYC housing developments, speaks at Mortgage Bankers Association conference
Acting Secretary Todman spoke at the Mortgage Bankers Association conference
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HUD allocates $5M for housing research by historically black colleges
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $5 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative seeks to fund one or more Research Centers of Excellence that will focus on housing, community development, economic development, and built environment challenges in underserved communities.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $67 million for energy-efficient housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $67 million in new grant and loan awards for 12 properties under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). This initiative, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aims to enhance energy efficiency and climate resilience in low-income housing.
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HUD announces disaster assistance measures for Iowa storm survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa, ordering Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024.
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HUD reaches agreement with NCORR over alleged discriminatory practices
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has entered into a Conciliation Agreement and Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR). This agreement resolves an allegation that NCORR had discriminatory practices in its disaster recovery programs, particularly against Black homeowners. A North Carolina resident who lodged a complaint in this case, represented by North Carolina Legal Aid, is also included in the agreement.
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HUD officials tour Portland as part of national "Road to Innovation" initiative
Last week, Solomon Greene, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with Northwest Regional Administrator Andrew Lofton, visited Portland as part of HUD's national "Road to Innovation” Tour. This tour is a precursor to the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase scheduled next month in Washington, DC. Before arriving in Portland, PDAS Greene had visited Detroit, Minneapolis, and Seattle.
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Biden-Harris administration awards $40 million for housing counseling expansion
Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is set to award nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America. The funds will be provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling.
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HUD and Vice President Harris announce $40 million for housing counseling
On May 16, 2024, Adrianne Todman, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), teamed up with Vice President Kamala Harris during her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Milwaukee, WI. The duo announced HUD's new $40 million funding initiative to broaden housing counseling for underserved communities and mitigate the racial homeownership gap.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates record $1.1 billion for tribal housing development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a record $1.1 billion in funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program, along with a $75 million funding opportunity for the Indian Community Development Block (ICDBG) program. The announcement was made by Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman during a meeting with the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee at HUD Headquarters.
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HUD proposes modernization of largest affordable housing grant program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at modernizing regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). The proposed rule, which is expected to be published in the Federal Register later this month, seeks to streamline program requirements, align HOME funding with other federal housing resources, reduce administrative burdens, improve assistance for renters, and encourage green building practices.
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HUD announces $30 billion renewal funding for Housing Choice Voucher Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $30 billion renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This significant investment aims to aid Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in their ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing options to families and individuals in need.
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HUD introduces new measures to expedite housing assistance
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new initiative aimed at expediting housing assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness through the Housing Choice Voucher program. This will be achieved by allowing housing agencies to accept self-certification of income for determining program eligibility, thereby reducing the time it takes for individuals to secure stable homes.
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HUD, Rocket Mortgage reach agreement on Montana fair lending complaint
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a Conciliation Agreement with Rocket Mortgage, LLC. This resolution comes in response to allegations that Rocket Mortgage denied a mortgage loan application on the basis of race because the home in question was located within the Tribal boundaries of a federally recognized reservation.
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