HUD: Nearly $67 Million Announced in New Funding to Make Homes More Energy Efficient and Climate Resilient
Awards from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will combat the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and improve lives for residents in HUD-supported housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $67 million in new grant and loan awards for 12 properties under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) as part…
HUD: $5 Million Made Available for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a $5 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to fund research at one or more Research Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The funded Centers will conduct research projects on topics of strategic interest to HUD and produce research that provides evidence-based solutions…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Iowa Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…
HUD: Agreement Negotiated with North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency to Remove Barriers to Disaster Recovery Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Conciliation Agreement and Voluntary Compliance Agreement (Agreement) with the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) resolving an allegation that NCORR discriminated in its disaster recovery programs because of race. A North Carolina resident who filed a…
HUD: Nearly $40 Million Awarded to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced this funding, which will help to bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers,…
HUD: Proposed Rulemaking Issued to Modernize the Country’s Largest Affordable Housing Grant Program, Making Housing More Accessible for Families Nationwide
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program would boost housing supply, support homeownership, and reduce burden on states and local governments. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), with publication…
HUD: $1.1 Billion Announced for Tribal Housing and Community Development
Funding will address housing challenges in Tribal communities, marking an historic increase in federal support. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman welcomed the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee at HUD Headquarters where she announced awarding a record $1.1 billion in funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program…
HUD: $30 Billion Investment Announced to Keep American Families Housed
Housing Choice Voucher Program Renewal Funding Supports Affordable Housing Nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $30 billion in renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) continue to provide assistance to families and individuals who are in need of affordable…
HUD: Expanded Solutions to Tackle Homelessness with Housing Vouchers Announced
New flexibilities help communities to expedite process to get housing assistance to those experiencing homelessness. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new opportunity for communities to expedite housing assistance for people experiencing homelessness in the Housing Choice Voucher program. Housing agencies can now request to accept self-certification of income…
HUD: Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan Published
Biden-Harris Administration Reports Significant Progress Toward Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning The President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is publishing the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, a comprehensive update on the government’s progress since 2018 toward reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…