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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have announced two initiatives aimed at improving homeownership affordability and increasing transparency for mortgage servicers within the...
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HUD allocates $150 million for tribal community affordable housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment in affordable housing for Tribal communities.
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HUD announces $10 million funding for minority-serving institutions' housing research

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $10 million funding opportunity through its Office of Policy Development & Research to support minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in housing and community development...
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HUD announces aid measures following California wildfires

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for California following the recent wildfires and straight-line winds that began on January 7, 2025.
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HUD modernizes regulations for affordable housing programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant update to the regulations governing the HOME Investment Partnership Program, a federal grant initiative aimed at creating housing for disadvantaged households.
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HUD announces updates to boost financing flexibility for multifamily housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have announced updates to several multifamily mortgage insurance programs.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $12 billion for disaster-stricken communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to aid communities across 24 states and territories affected by...
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HUD allocates $140M for family self-sufficiency initiatives

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment of over $140 million to support families in achieving economic self-sufficiency.
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HUD allocates $40M for tenant legal aid against evictions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $40 million to 21 organizations as part of its Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP).
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HUD allocates over $226M to combat home health hazards

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of over $226 million to various governmental and non-profit entities across the United States, including state, county, city, Tribal governments, and...
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Adrianne Todman pays tribute to former President Jimmy Carter

Today, the head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Adrianne Todman, released a statement regarding the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces new initiatives targeting national homelessness crisis

The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at tackling homelessness in the United States.
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HUD updates website with streamlined design for better resource access

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has completed a significant project to update its webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. The redesigned pages feature a streamlined design with...
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New residential sales rise in November; report shows increased home prices

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released data on new residential sales for November 2024.
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Biden-Harris administration awards $225M for revitalizing manufactured housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $225 million in competitive grant funding to 17 awardees through the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) program.
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HUD announces rent adjustment factors amid rising management costs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced adjustments aimed at helping housing providers manage increasing operational costs, including insurance expenses.
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HUD allocates $12M for affordable housing initiatives in rural America

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $12 million in capacity-building grants to five national non-profit organizations.
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HUD invests over $2 million in Ohio & Illinois rental home modernization

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of three transactions under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).
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HUD announces progress in rental assistance under Biden-Harris administration

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reported significant progress in its rental assistance programs, reinforcing its dedication to providing affordable housing for American families.
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HUD hosts ConnectHomeUSA Summit addressing digital divide

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting the 2024 ConnectHomeUSA Summit from December 10-12.
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