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

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly released new residential sales statistics for July 2024.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to assist low-income elderly individuals in remaining in their homes through home modifications. These modifications aim to reduce the risk of falls, enhance safety, improve accessibility, and boost functional abilities for older adults. This marks the second round of funding this year for HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), following the grants announced on April 9, 2024.

This week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974. This legislation created several programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, the Project-Based Rental Assistance program, and the Community Block Development Grant program, to provide access to quality, safe, affordable homes for all. These initiatives ensure families have access to affordable housing. The HCD Act also introduced the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, known as the...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Nebraska, following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 20 to June 3, 2024. This federal aid aims to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Kansas, following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on May 19, 2024. This action aims to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for South Dakota, supplementing state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 16 to July 8, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is marking the two-year anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law on August 16, 2022. The act represents the largest investment in clean energy and climate action to date, aiming to save families money on housing and energy bills while protecting them from climate-related disasters such as storms, floods, fires, and extreme heat. It also aims to create numerous well-paying jobs.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a renewed partnership between its National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA) and the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA) at this week’s 2024 IAOHRA conference in St. Louis, MO. This collaboration commemorates NFHTA’s 20th anniversary and IAOHRA’s 75th anniversary, marking a significant relationship between the federal government and civil rights, fair housing, and human rights stakeholders.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $138.5 million in grants to 18 state housing agencies to expand housing and supportive services for low-income persons with disabilities. This funding, part of HUD’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) for Persons with Disabilities program, aims to develop strategies to identify and refer low-income persons with disabilities to eligible homes while providing rental assistance and support services.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its participation in the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), joining forces with over 25 federal agencies to address the dangers of extreme heat and climate change. This collaboration aims to build awareness and develop solutions to mitigate the negative impacts of extreme heat on communities nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of $100 million in competitive grant funding aimed at reducing regulatory barriers, increasing housing production, and lowering housing costs. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's broader effort to address housing affordability as outlined in a recent White House fact sheet.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Florida in response to Hurricane Debby, which began on August 1, 2024. This measure is aimed at supplementing state, tribal, and local recovery efforts.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have announced new measures to provide more interest rate certainty for state and local Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs). These agencies utilize the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) risk-sharing initiative with the Federal Financing Bank to finance new construction of affordable housing.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new policy changes to assist more veterans in receiving aid under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. These changes aim to improve access to supportive housing developments for veterans experiencing homelessness.

On the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced new measures to support homeowners in Maui County, HI, whose properties were destroyed during the August 2023 wildfires. Effective immediately, eligible borrowers and renters in Maui County can continue to use FHA’s 203(h) Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims program to receive up to 100 percent financing.