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

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has pledged approximately $20 million to Native American communities in a bid to bolster infrastructure projects. This initiative forms part of HUD's commitment to uphold its responsibilities towards tribal Nations, respecting their sovereignty while enabling them to flourish.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced revisions to its Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to offer rental assistance to 18- to 24-year-olds transitioning out of foster care who are at risk of homelessness.

The Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health in Wisconsin has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Healthy Homes. This award, bestowed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), acknowledges projects or programs that have innovatively employed best practices, policies, research, and community engagement to significantly reduce exposure to health risks, environmental hazards, and substandard housing, particularly in resource-limited communities.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a proposed rule aimed at enhancing economic and community development in underserved communities nationwide. The rule is intended to update regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Indian Community Development Block Grant Programs (ICDBG). This initiative, marking the first significant regulatory update since 1995, is designed to expedite program requirements that support economic development in HUD-led housing rehabilitation, mixed-use projects, and infrastructure advancements.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently announced its new policy for addressing radon in the environmental review process. Radon, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas, is now to be considered in the environmental review process for HUD-funded programs and projects.

Secretary Marcia L. Fudge of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently addressed the issue of systemic racism in affordable housing through a social media post. She emphasized that changing the perception of homeowners' rental history is a key aspect of providing affordable housing.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has announced plans to lead an initiative aimed at assisting felons in obtaining public housing assistance. The announcement, made via social media, emphasized the importance of giving individuals a second chance to rebuild their lives.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a $173.9 million grant aimed at improving home energy efficiency. The funding will be sourced from the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), an initiative designed to enhance recent technological advancements in utility efficiency, energy generation, comprehensive, and elements categories.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $10 million provision to 13 public housing authorities to assist foster children at risk of homelessness or who are already homeless. The initiative, led by HUD's Family Unification Program (FUP), aims to provide 625 vouchers and enhance collaboration between parties involved in receiving the grant. It also seeks to increase access to supportive services for those in need.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs has announced that it will provide $40 million in funding to service organizations assisting people with disabilities and seniors residing in affordable apartment complexes. The funding is supported by the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program, which aids elderly individuals and persons with disabilities living in federally-assisted multifamily housing to secure necessary supportive services from community agencies.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reportedly assisted approximately 330,000 individuals in avoiding homelessness this year. This represents a 15 percent increase in grants from the previous year, which were allocated to homeless service organizations.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has advocated for the widespread availability of life-saving overdose reversal medications in communities served by government entities, as part of efforts to combat opioid-related overdoses. This initiative is supported by officials from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Ohio officials, in collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), 360 Management, and CVS Health, have announced the inauguration of Harriet's Hope. This 52-unit multifamily supportive housing community is designed to aid individuals who have survived human trafficking.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Marcia L. Fudge, recently commemorated World AIDS Day 2023 with a statement highlighting the department's efforts in fighting the disease.

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) would require landlords to provide a 30-day notice to tenants receiving housing assistance before filing for eviction. This move aims to allow affected tenants ample time to settle non-payment violations, potentially preventing evictions.