News and reports from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the International Code Council (ICC), the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) as co-presenters for the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase. This event aims to highlight innovative building technologies and housing solutions that reduce costs and increase climate resilience for American families.

The President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children has published the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, providing a comprehensive update on the government's progress since 2018 in reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are spearheading efforts to combat lead exposure as co-leading members of the Task Force’s Lead Exposures Subcommittee.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Solomon Greene and Northwest Regional Administrator Andrew Lofton, visited Seattle this week as part of the national "Road to Innovation” Tour. The tour is a precursor to the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase scheduled next month in Washington, DC.

Harvard University Wins HUD’s 2024 Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs has completed a $750,000 grant transaction with Wesley Living of Tennessee to enhance the Woodland Homes apartment community in Lexington, Tennessee. The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) funding will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations at the property.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new rule implementing parts of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The announcement was made by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard J. Monocchio in DeKalb County, Georgia.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed $5.5 billion in grants for affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance. The funds will reach 1,200 communities across the U.S., with HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman emphasizing the importance of local needs and community development investments. Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the grants aim to increase access to affordable housing, drive economic growth, and tackle homelessness.

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), has announced an extension of the foreclosure moratorium for borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages in Maui County, HI, through January 1, 2025. The decision comes in response to the wildfires' devastation, limited access to resources, and unique challenges faced by Maui residents.HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman expressed, "This past September, I visited Maui and saw the damage that wildfires inflicted on homes, communities, and families. I...

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $3.17 billion in Public Housing Repair funding to 2,756 public housing authorities (PHAs) in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to make capital investments to their public housing stock.HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman expressed the importance of the grants, stating, “At HUD, our mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality homes for all.” Todman emphasized that the grant funding is a...