Fair Housing

HUD: 2021 HUD Year in Review Fact Sheet Released

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this year took bold action in pursuit of the agency’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. These actions aligned with key Biden-Harris Administration priorities including ensuring equity, removing barriers to homeownership, expanding the nation’s housing supply, and keeping Americans housed. Below…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Kentucky Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Commonwealth of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on December 10, 2021, and continuing. On December 12, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Caldwell, Fulton, Graves,…

HUD: Additional $5.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Made Available to Fight Housing Discrimination Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is making an additional $5,757,663 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding available to help HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies combat housing discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations that qualify for the funding, which is being awarded through FHIP’s Private…

HUD: More than $13 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Released to Assist Victims of Housing Discrimination Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Funds will support the efforts of fair housing enforcement organizations  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is providing $13.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to enable 51 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies to conduct a range of fair housing enforcement and education and outreach…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Delaware Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Delaware affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 to September 7, 2021. On October 25, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration, making federal funding available to state and eligible local…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Mississippi Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Mississippi affected by Hurricane Ida from August 18 to September 1, 2021. On October 23, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Amite, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for New Hampshire Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of New Hampshire affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 29 to July 30, 2021.  On October 4, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Cheshire and Sullivan, allowing…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Montana Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Montana affected by the Richard Spring Fire from August 8 to August 20, 2021.  On September 30, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Rosebud County and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Federal funding…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Pennsylvania Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from August 31 to September 5, 2021. On September 10, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for California Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of California affected by the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14, 2021, and continuing. On September 12, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for California due to the Caldor Fire. The President’s declaration allows…