HUD: $4 Million in DEI Contracts Canceled
Today, HUD Secretary Scott Turner cancelled $4 million in contracts promoting “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI). This savings for the American taxpayer was found by the HUD DOGE Task Force and is part of the department’s larger $260 million review of all contract expenditures. The terminated contracts were intended for “DEI culture transformation,” including outward mindset…
HUD: HUD Secretary Turner Launches DOGE Task Force to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will launch a U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force to review how HUD is spending American taxpayer dollars. The task force will be composed of HUD employees who will examine how to best maximize the agency’s budget and ensure all programs, processes and personnel…
HUD: Secretary Turner Halts Enforcement Actions of HUD’s Gender Identity Rule
Secretary Turner issued an order directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to halt any pending or future enforcement actions related to HUD’s 2016 rule entitled “Equal Access in Accordance With an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs.” Secretary Turner’s action will ensure housing programs, shelters and other HUD-funded providers offer…
HUD: Scott Turner Confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Today, Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Clarence Thomas. “I am honored and…
HUD: Nearly $3.6 Billion in Homelessness Assistance Funding Awarded to Communities Nationwide
Grant awards represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care program in history. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $3.6 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) program awards for nearly 7,000 projects that provide housing assistance and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness,…
HUD: FHA Options Updated to Help Homeowners Keep Their Homes
Revised Federal Housing Administration loss mitigation waterfall includes updates to tools for mortgage servicers helping borrowers who fall behind on their mortgage payments. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced an updated set of permanent options for mortgage servicers to help borrowers with FHA-insured single-family mortgages keep…
HUD: Nearly $137 Million in Grants Announced to Increase Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Funding supports the creation and repair of rental homes, provides rental assistance, and connects tenants with vital resources. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today it has awarded $97 million in grants to non-profit organizations to support new development or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily homes and…
HUD: $100 Million Awarded for Communities to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs
HUD awards critical funds to cut the red tape and advance housing production Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards $100 million in grants to 18 winners benefitting communities across the 15 States to cut red tape, build more homes, and lower the costs of renting and buying a home. These…
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…