HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Hawaii Storm and Flood Victims
Federal aid supports state and local recovery for April 2024 Hawaii storms, flooding, and landslides. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Hawaii and ordered Federal assistance to State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and…
HUD: $10 Million in Grants Awarded to Combat the Homeownership Gap through Housing Counseling
Funding announced today will provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services for pre- and post-purchase housing counseling, helping Americans access affordable homes and boosting homeownership rates among historically underserved communities. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling is announcing the award of $10 million in grant funding under…
HUD: Support Expanded for Housing Counseling Services in Tribal Communities
Final rule expands Tribal participation in HUD-approved housing counseling by removing unique impediments to counselor certification. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced that it published a final rule outlining housing counselor certification requirements for housing counseling conducted in connection with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) and the…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Iowa Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…
HUD: Nearly $40 Million Awarded to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced this funding, which will help to bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers,…
HUD: $2.75 Million Awarded to Train and Equip Skilled Housing Counseling Professionals
Awards will increase access to professional and effective housing counseling services. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced today it has awarded $2.75 million in grants to seven nonprofit organizations to fund training and education for current and prospective HUD-certified housing counselors. “Our nation’s housing counselors are important…
HUD: $10 Million Made Available to Support New Homebuyers and Bridge Wealth Gap
First of its kind Notice of Funding Opportunity will support housing counseling services for prospective homebuyers in underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling has announced that $10 million in grant funding is available to eligible HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. These agencies will use the funding to prepare and…
HUD: 2023 Update to Equity Action Plan Released, Outlining New Commitments to Advance Equity
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released the 2023 Update to its Equity Action Plan, in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda. This Equity Action Plan is part of the Department’s efforts to implement the President’s Executive Order on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,” which…
HUD: $40.25 Million Available for Housing Counseling Agencies
Grants will expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced today that $40.25 million in grant funding is available to support housing counseling services for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. “Housing counselors across…
HUD: Updated HUD Housing Counseling Program Handbook Released to Better Equip Housing Counseling Partners to Support Renters, Homebuyers, and Homeowners
First Set of Comprehensive Updates to Housing Counseling Program Handbook provide participants with the latest guidance to assist consumers with their housing needs Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) published an update to its Housing Counseling Program Handbook. The update is the first set of comprehensive changes implemented since 2010…