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

Acting Secretary of HUD Adrianne Todman issued a statement today in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is celebrating the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to the nation.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development joined four federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—to issue an interagency statement on VAWA’s housing provisions.

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman issued a statement on the commemoration of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the most extensive update to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in over three decades. This update includes 90 new or revised standards aimed at modernizing manufactured home features, increasing consumer demand, and expanding America's affordable housing supply.

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $10 million in grants to expand tenant education opportunities and resources for low-income residents of homes supported by the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program. This funding will support capacity-building efforts that enable thousands of tenants who live in HUD’s project-based rental assistance housing to more effectively engage with property managers and owners to help sustain safe, decent, and affordable housing. The awarded funds can be used for training and technical...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants for 13 communities across 11 states to redevelop severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing. Each selected community, including the first-ever Tribal Nation to receive a Choice Neighborhoods grant, will receive $500,000 to create a comprehensive neighborhood "Transformation Plan." This strategy aims to modernize existing HUD housing, improve workforce, health, and education outcomes for residents, and attract long-term public and...

On Monday, September 9, 2024, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman visited Camden, New Jersey, to announce a $5,640,000 grant to Northgate II. This 402-unit affordable housing development in North Camden will use the funds for significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations aimed at improving residents' quality of life.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today an allocation of more than $1.1 million to two public housing agencies aimed at protecting children and families from radon exposure in their homes. Radon, a radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless, can be found in the soil and rocks beneath houses, well water, and certain building materials. Although all homes contain small levels of radon gas, high concentrations—often entering through soil, crawlspaces, foundation cracks, floors, and walls—pose a significant risk for lung cancer.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $69.1 million in awards to properties across 10 states under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). These funds are aimed at supporting significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in nearly 2,000 homes. The grants and loans will enhance energy and water efficiency, reduce climate pollution, generate renewable energy, lower housing operating costs, promote green building materials, and improve residents' quality of life by making their homes more resilient to climate hazards.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $31.7 million from its FY 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations nationwide through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). These funds are designated for second- and third-year multi-year grantees of the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) to continue their fair housing enforcement activities on a national scale.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the allocation of $686,019 to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Iowa, particularly in Des Moines. This funding, part of the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, aims to assist residents affected by severe weather events in May 2024.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $3,916,000 loan guarantee to Madison County, Illinois for renovations to Gordon Moore Park. The 704-acre public park features various attractions, sports fields, and gardens. This funding will support the construction of public restrooms, locker rooms, concession areas, and a new multi-purpose space in partnership with the City of Alton, Illinois. The project aims to benefit low- and moderate-income persons as a community amenity for local sports programming and is expected to drive local economic growth.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced an $8,081,000 loan guarantee to the City of Mount Vernon, New York for the Mount Vernon Public Facilities Improvement Fund Project. The funds will enable the city to enhance municipal facilities by improving accessibility in line with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and repurposing historical landmarks as public facilities. This initiative aims to benefit residents, particularly low- and moderate-income families. Additionally, the project includes essential repairs to local fire stations...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today nearly $3.6 million in funding to assist unhoused individuals following Hurricane Beryl's impact on communities in Oklahoma and Texas earlier this summer. The funds, distributed through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, aim to provide rapid assistance for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in disaster-declared areas.

On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on Olmstead v. L.C., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced policy actions to support community living for people with disabilities. HUD has published guidance introducing new alternative requirements and waivers to help public housing agencies (PHAs) better utilize Mainstream Vouchers, aiding persons with disabilities in transitioning from institutional settings.