HUD: Department Seeks to Streamline and Enhance “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule
Notice solicits public’s comments on ways to improve fair housing choice WASHINGTON – The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published a notice inviting public comment on amendments to its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulations. HUD’s goal in pursuing new rulemaking is to offer more helpful guidance to states and local communities to…
HUD: $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Plan Approved for Puerto Rico
Action plan focuses on housing, infrastructure and economic development WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD has approved a $1.5 billion disaster recovery plan to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico recently submitted the plan for HUD’s review…
HUD: 2018 Secretary Design Award Winners Announced
San Francisco and Portland developments recognized as national housing models WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the winners of the 2018 HUD Secretary’s Housing and Community Design Award. HUD and the AIA selected affordable housing developments in California and Oregon for…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report for June 2018
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2018: New Home Sales Sales of new single-family houses in June 2018 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 631,000. This is 5.3 percent (±17.1 percent)* below the revised May…
HUD: $14 Million Awarded to Help Low-Income Public Housing Residents Secure Higher Paying Jobs
Jobs Plus grants to help families achieve financial self-sufficiency WASHINGTON – To help low-income public housing residents increase their income and move toward self-sufficiency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $14 million to seven Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). HUD’s Jobs Plus Initiative connects public housing residents with employment, education and…
HUD: $144 Million Awarded to Revitalize Five Severely Distressed Neighborhoods
Federal investments expected to generate more than $1 billion in neighborhood reinvestment U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced five communities across the country will receive a combined $144 million to redevelop severely distressed public or assisted housing and to revitalize surrounding neighborhoods. Provided through HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, these grants,…
HUD and Census Bureau: Residential Construction Activity Report for June 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 June 2018. Building Permits: Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,273,000. This is 2.2 percent (±1.2 percent) below the revised…
HUD: Winners Announced for Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations today announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards recognize exemplary partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities and improving lives. “Through these awards, we celebrate what we can accomplish through…
HUD: $43 Million Awarded to Help End Youth Homelessness
Grants to support innovative housing programs in 11 communities To help end youth homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $43 million to 11 local communities, including five rural areas, through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). This program supports a wide range of housing interventions including rapid rehousing, permanent…
HUD: $243 Million Disaster Recovery Plan Approved for U.S. Virgin Islands
Funding will target housing, infrastructure and economic development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced he is approving a disaster recovery plan to help citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. In November, HUD allocated $243 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to…