Affordable Housing

HUD: Secretary Turner and DOI Secretary Burgum Announce Joint Task Force to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing

 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum announced a Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing to identify underutilized federal lands suitable for residential development, streamline land transfer processes and promote policies that increase the availability of affordable housing. Read more in the…

HUD: Secretary Turner Cuts Red Tape by Terminating the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule

Action will restore zoning decisions to localities and increase access and supply of affordable housing Today, Secretary Scott Turner announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will terminate the Biden-era 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, cutting costly red tape imposed on localities and returning decision-making power to local and state governments. The…

CDFI Fund: FY 2025 Housing Production-Financial Assistance (HP-FA) Application Now Available

As part of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Application round for the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) that opened on January 16, 2025, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is inviting Applicants to compete for approximately $100 million in Housing Production-Financial Assistance (HP-FA) Awards. …

HUD: Nearly $137 Million in Grants Announced to Increase Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Seniors and Disabled Persons

Funding supports the creation and repair of rental homes, provides rental assistance, and connects tenants with vital resources. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today it has awarded $97 million in grants to non-profit organizations to support new development or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily homes and…

HUD: $150 Million Investment Toward Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities Announced

Funding to improve access to affordable housing across Indian Country, prioritizing new construction and housing rehabilitation  Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $150 million in funding for new affordable and innovative housing in Tribal communities through the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant program. This funding will be awarded…

HUD: Over $60 Million Delivered to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing in Atlanta

Transaction supports the construction and rehabilitation of 282 affordable homes for low-income individuals and families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the completion of a $60.2 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta to expand affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families…

HUD: Financing Flexibility Increased for Multifamily Affordable Housing Development

Updates to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily Mortgage Insurance helps lenders and developers increase the supply of affordable rental housing in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced updated requirements for several of its multifamily mortgage insurance programs. During the Biden-Harris Administration, FHA has prioritized…

HUD: Affordable Housing Regulations Streamlined and Modernized Making Housing More Accessible for Families Nationwide

The Final Rule for HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program will reduce administrative burden on communities, better align federal resources, and lower housing costs for families nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register to modernize and strengthen regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). HOME…

HUD: January 2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count Report Released

The Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1 data highlights progress and challenges in Addressing Homelessness Across the Nation The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings. The report…

HUD: Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness

New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties…