HUD: $12 Million Announced to Lower Housing Costs and Expand Access to Affordable Homeownership
Funding will allow local organizations to develop affordable housing and create homeownership opportunities for low-income Americans Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $12 million to expand access to affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Americans in rural and urban communities across the country. Grant funding awarded to…
FHFA: HUD and FHFA Expand Scope of Public Appraisal Data to Ensure Fairer Home Appraisals
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released its latest update of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) that now includes appraisal data on loan applications submitted to the Federal Housing Administration The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today jointly released new appraisal data from loan applications on single-family…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report for September 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 September 2024: New Home SalesSales of new single-family houses in September 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and…
HUD: New Partnership Announced with North Carolina Central University to Strengthen America’s Fair Housing Workforce
Partnership with North Carolina Central University’s School of Law will advance fair housing enforcement across America and develop the next-generation of policy and litigation leaders. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a new partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a public historically Black university (HBCU), to address housing bias and…
HUD: $750,000 Invested to Modernize Rental Homes for Waldorf, MD Families
Newly closed Green and Resilient Retrofit Program transaction will fund crucial repairs and energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announced the closing of a $750,000 transaction to help finance energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements for affordable rental homes in Waldorf, MD, home to 204…
HUD: Agency Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Reaffirming Commitment to Safe and Affordable Housing for Survivors
The agency highlights historic milestones and housing protections under the Violence Against Women Act, and critical actions taken to address gender-based violence In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, proclaimed by President Biden in 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today issued a statement underscoring its continued dedication to support programs…
HUD: New Appointments Announced to Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
Members announced today join group that advises HUD on best practices for building an effective housing counseling program. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the appointment of 11 members to its Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee serves a critical advisory role to HUD by helping shape the direction…
HUD: Aid Offered to Florida Disaster Victims
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Florida and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning October 5, 2024 and continuing. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the state…
HUD: Annual National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Announced
HUD joins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Disease Control in week-long call to action to end childhood lead poisoning in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced plans to observe the 25th National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the…
HUD: Funding Announced to Support People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness in North Carolina due to Tropical Storm Helene
$3 million in new grants will help provide shelter to displaced people after Tropical Storm Helene and new waiver process provides flexibility after disasters The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $3 million for the State of North Carolina to support people experiencing homelessness in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Funding…