HUD: Over $140 Million Invested to Support Families Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency
Funding through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program empowers families to build savings, gain employment, and achieve financial independence. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over $140 million in funding to 836 existing grantees through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. These awards will fund 1,537 service coordinator positions across the…
HUD: $40 Million Awarded to Prevent Evictions and Homelessness
The funding will deliver legal assistance to tenants facing eviction. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $40 million in funding to 21 recipients to help support housing stability and prevent evictions and homelessness through the Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP), a first-of-its-kind federal program designed to expand the reach of…
HUD: More Than $226 Million Awarded to Protect Families from Home Health Hazards
HUD welcomes the new year with funding to make homes safer. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $226 million to state, county, city, and Tribal governments, and to non-profit organizations, to protect children and families from home health hazards. This funding is awarded to entities across 33 states,…
FHFA: House Prices Rise 0.4 Percent in October 2024; Up 4.5 Percent from a Year Earlier
Even though price growth has slowed recently, FHFA’s monthly House Price Index showed that home values rose during the 12 months ending in October in every Census division U.S. house prices rose 0.4 percent in October, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House prices rose 4.5 percent from October 2023…
HUD: January 2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count Report Released
The Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1 data highlights progress and challenges in Addressing Homelessness Across the Nation The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings. The report…
HUD: Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness
New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties…
HUD: Website Modernized to Enhance User Experience
Streamlined Trauma-Informed Design Improves Access to vital resources. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the completion of a transformative project to update webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. These updated pages feature a streamlined design and trauma-informed elements, making it easier for communities nationwide to…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report for November 2024 Released
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for November 2024: New Home SalesSales of new single-family houses in November 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 664,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and…
FHFA: 2025 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Common Securitization Solutions Released
The annual list of objectives includes steps for the Enterprises to better manage risk, support market improvements, and facilitate enhanced resilience of the nation’s housing stock The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released today the 2025 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), establishing an array of objectives for them to operate safely…
HUD: Adjustments Announced for Affordable Rental Properties to Address Rising Expenses and Insurance Costs
HUD releases 2025 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors, with new rent adjustments to address rising property management expenses, including insurance coverage, for multifamily properties. Amidst rising insurance and property management costs across the nation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the latest change to help housing providers maintain affordable rents while…