HUD: Agency Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities
New Mainstream Voucher flexibilities designed to help people with disabilities choose where they live On the heels of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 25th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision on Olmstead v. L.C., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is taking policy actions to support…
HUD: $3.7 Million Announced for Home Repairs for Seniors
Newly announced grants will deliver home modification services for seniors across the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications….
HUD: Agency Celebrates 50 Years of Investing in Communities, Helping Families Access Affordable Housing, and Ensuring Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which created several critical programs that have benefited millions of American families 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, which created several…
HUD: $773 Million Invested to Benefit Renters Across the Country
Two Years After Signage of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, HUD is Creating More Affordable, Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient Homes for Renters. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is commemorating the two-year anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy and climate action ever, which…
HUD: Nearly $140 Million Awarded to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
Funding supports efforts by 18 state housing agencies to create affordable homes and expand support services for adults living with disabilities. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $138.5 million in grants for more than a dozen state housing agencies to expand the supply of housing and supportive services for low-income persons…
FHFA: First Meeting of Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing Scheduled for September 10-11, 2024
Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing (ACAESH). The ACAESH meeting will be held in person September 10-11, 2024, at FHFA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with video and audio coverage available. “The Committee’s wide-ranging expertise will help FHFA continue to fulfill…
HUD: $350 Million Announced for Communities to Build More Affordable Homes and Lower Housing Costs
HUD announces $100 million in new PRO Housing funding to cut red tape to housing production, and launches $250 million challenge for transformative housing investments The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $100 million in competitive grant funding to cut red tape, build more homes, and lower the costs of…
HUD: Local Housing Programs Enhanced to Build More Affordable Homes
New update to HUD financing program for state and local housing finance agencies will support the construction of new, affordable homes for American families The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced new actions to provide more interest rate certainty for state and local Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs)…
HUD: New HUD Policy Changes Expand Access to Housing for Veterans
Changes will enable veterans with service-connected disability benefits access more housing opportunities Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new set of policy changes that will help more veterans receive assistance under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, and improve their access to supportive housing developments. Veterans experiencing homelessness often receive…
HUD: $6 Million Awarded to Protect Families from Home Health and Safety Hazards
Funding will be used to make private homes safer The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $6 million to two nonprofit organizations, and a city government to protect children and families from home health hazards. This is the second round of funding announced for this program in addition to the grant announcements made…