Housing

FHFA: 2017 Report to Congress Released

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its 2017 Report to Congress.  The statutorily-required report provides information about FHFA’s 2017 examinations of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) and the FHLBanks’ Office of Finance.  The report also describes FHFA’s actions as conservator of the Enterprises during the year…

HUD: $2.6 Billion Awarded to Improve and Preserve the Nation’s Public Housing

Housing authorities will use funding to modernize housing for families, seniors To help public housing authorities make needed capital improvements to their properties, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today allocated more $2.6 billion in annual funding to housing authorities in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto…

HUD: $5 Million Awarded for Community Development in Four Rural Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $5,000,000 to four organizations in California, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C. to continue its community and organizational development strategies to improve the lives of low-income persons. The funding is provided through HUD’s Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program. “HUD is committed to delivering…

HUD and Census Bureau: Residential Construction Activity Report for April 2018

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2018. Building Permits:  Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,352,000. This is 1.8 percent (±1.3 percent) below the revised…

HUD: FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for Hurricane Maria Victims

Additional 90-day relief to help eligible FHA-insured families in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands For the third time since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced that the agency is extending its foreclosure moratorium to borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages. This extended foreclosure moratorium is…

HUD: $10 Million in “Sweat Equity” Grants Announced

SHOP grant funding calls for the use of elbow grease to help 535 families become homeowners The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $10 million in “sweat equity” grants to four non-profit self-help housing organizations which will create at least 535 affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families and individuals. Funded through HUD’s…

Federal Reserve: Fed Notes – Can More Housing Supply Solve the Affordablilty Crisis? Evidence from a Neighborhood Choice Model

Can More Housing Supply Solve the Affordability Crisis? Evidence from a Neighborhood Choice Model (PDF) Elliot Anenberg and Edward Kung Abstract: We estimate a neighborhood choice model using 2014 American Community Survey data to investigate the degree to which new housing supply can improve housing affordability. In the model, equilibrium rental rates are determined so…

HUD: New “HUD Strong Families” Initiative Launched

Effort helps strengthen family ties while promoting economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and health resourcese WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it will launch HUD Strong Families, a new effort in coordination with Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), federal partners, and service organizations to support families living in HUD-assisted housing…

HUD: Department Seeks Public Comment on Disparate Impact Regulation

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it will formally seek the public’s comment on whether its 2013 Disparate Impact Regulation is consistent with the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. “HUD remains committed to making sure housing-related…

FEMA: Disaster Assistance Tops $50 Million to Florida Government and Nonprofits

The state and FEMA continue collaborating to bring federal disaster dollars to Florida for Hurricane Irma-related expenses. The agency’s Public Assistance program has provided Florida more than $50 million to reimburse local governments and certain nonprofits for disaster-related projects. Below are examples of the funding so far: Monroe County: about $3.3 million for emergency response…