HUD: $72 Million Made Available to Address Youth Homelessness
Funding will support communities in developing housing focused solutions to prevent and end youth homelessness Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $72 million in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) funding available for up to 25 communities nationwide. This funding will be used for developing and implementing coordinated community approaches…
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…
CFPB: New Report Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Mortgages in Southeast and Central Southwest U.S. Likely Underinsured Against Flood Risk
Homeowners facing flooding from rivers and creeks more likely to be underinsured than coastal residents Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new report that found significant differences in the likelihood that homeowners with a mortgage are adequately insured against flooding based both on location and on income and assets. According to findings,…
HUD: More Than $14 Million in Funding Announced to Support People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness in Florida
Funding will help provide shelter to people displaced by Hurricane Helene and Milton and support those experiencing homelessness with safe and stable housing options The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $14.1 million to support people experiencing homelessness in Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton. The Rapid Unsheltered Survivor…
HUD: Aid Offered to California Disaster Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of California and ordered federal assistance for state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7, 2025, and continuing.President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the State of…
HUD: $10 Million Funding Opportunity Announced to Support Housing and Community Development Research at Minority-Serving Institutions
Funding available for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $10 million in funding through its Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R) to support eligible minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in researching critical housing and…
HUD: $12 Billion Invested in Long-Term Assistance to Communities Impacted by Disasters
Funds will support recovery from Lahaina Wildfire, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and other 2023 & 2024 disasters Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for communities across 24 states and territories. To provide guidance for the implementation…
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…