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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that its Agency Financial Report has received a clean audit opinion for the fifth consecutive year.
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HUD reports on increased support for American homeowners through FHA programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) supported over 790,000 individuals in 2024.
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Ginnie Mae's acting president Sam Valverde announces resignation effective November

Sam Valverde, Acting President of Ginnie Mae, will resign from his position on November 30, 2024.
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HUD allocates $37 million for affordable housing development in Reno

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $37 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Reno Housing Authority to enhance affordable housing in Reno, Nevada.
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HUD funds solar installation at senior apartments in Calais

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of a $231,623 Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transaction aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and climate resilience for affordable rental homes in...
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HUD allocates nearly $4.8 million for hurricane-hit Carolinas

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced nearly $4.8 million in funding to aid homeless individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.
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HUD settles disability discrimination claim with Denver for $115K

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reached a settlement agreement with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, resolving allegations of disability discrimination.
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HUD charges Georgia property owner with disability discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a property owner, management company, and manager in Macon, Georgia, with discrimination against a tenant due to her disability.
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HUD charges Florida manager over alleged disability discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced charges against a property manager in Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan Faircloth, for alleged discrimination against a tenant with a disability.
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Adrianne Todman attends G7 summit focusing on sustainable urban development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Agency Head, Adrianne Todman, is attending the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Sustainable Urban Development in Rome from November 3-4.
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HUD announces federal aid measures following Juneau flood disaster

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Alaska following the flooding that affected the City and Borough of Juneau from August 5 to August 6, 2024.
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HUD implements aid measures for U.S. Virgin Islands post-storm

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.
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HUD allocates $1.7 million for hurricane recovery in Asheville

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.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $3.2 million for Savannah housing upgrades

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.
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HUD allocates $12 million for affordable housing development nationwide

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.
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HUD allocates $72M to tackle youth homelessness across 14 US communities

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.
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HUD and FHFA expand public access to housing appraisal data

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).
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New home sales rise by over six percent compared to last year

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.
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HUD partners with North Carolina Central University on fair housing initiative

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.
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HUD invests $750K in Waldorf housing energy upgrades

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.
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