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

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has released translated versions of 19 single-family mortgage documents in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. These documents are intended to assist lenders, servicers, housing counselors, and other FHA program participants in explaining information related to FHA-insured mortgages to individuals with limited English proficiency before they sign the official English versions.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the approval of a Conciliation Agreement involving Burbank Housing Management Corporation, Burbank Housing Development Corporation, BHDC Parkwood Apartments, LLC, Oak Ridge Apartments Associates LP, and James Perez. The agreement requires the respondents to pay $41,500 in compensation to the complainant. This settlement resolves allegations that the respondents violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against tenants with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Iowa, following severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on June 16, 2024. President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth, and Sioux Counties.

During Pride Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched new resources and research aimed at supporting LGBTQI+ Americans. This initiative is a collaborative effort among HUD’s Offices of Community Planning and Development, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Public and Indian Housing, Housing, and Policy Development and Research.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $26 million in funding through the Housing Interventions to End the HIV Epidemic program. This initiative will benefit 11 communities nationwide, providing housing assistance and supportive services for eligible individuals and families, as well as coordination and planning activities, grants management, and administration. The announcement was made by HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Marion McFadden alongside local leaders from Volunteers of America in Los...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau have released new residential sales statistics for May 2024.

Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced funding for communities to eliminate barriers to building housing, production, and launch innovative strategies to address local housing needs.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $142 million in new grant and loan awards under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). This brings the total funding awarded under this program to more than $754 million. These grants and loans, part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in over 2,200 homes for low-income individuals, families, and seniors. Notably, this round includes the first GRRP awards for properties in Puerto Rico and Louisiana.

Last week, Americans across the nation experienced record-high temperatures, significantly impacting businesses, homes, and communities. In response, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have implemented measures to protect families from these severe climate conditions.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for New Mexico, following the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire that began on June 17, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making over $469 million in grants available to state and local governments. The initiative aims to address health and safety hazards in older housing, preserve affordable housing, and improve the health of children and families.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that Kevin Lee Forrestal and Lydia Forrestal, property owners, along with PadSplit Inc., a property management company, will pay $47,500 under a Consent Order resolving allegations of discrimination against a tenant due to her disability.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Conciliation Agreement with Michigan housing provider Czapp Real Estate, LLC., resolving allegations that the Respondent denied housing to a woman because of her disability and status as a survivor under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Complainant alleged the landlord did not respond to her rental application due to her vision impairment and because she revealed a past tenancy was terminated due to experiencing dating violence and stalking.

PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). This transaction will allow Pittsburgh to rehabilitate and preserve nearly 90 affordable rental homes at Manchester Commons, which includes 56 properties in various locations across northwestern Pittsburgh.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the allocation of $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across 32 states. The funding, distributed through the Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Program, aims to enhance safety and security in public housing developments.