HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report Released for February 2024
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 February 2024: New Home SalesSales of new single‐family houses in February 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau…
HUD: First-of-its-Kind Report to Congress on the Housing Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking Released
Department provides assessment of housing needs for trafficking survivors experiencing homelessness or housing instability Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report that assesses the availability and accessibility of housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are survivors of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked….
HUD: HUD Cares Tour Launches to Highlight Key Agency Milestones
This campaign will be comprised of a multi-city tour to showcase the agency’s accomplishments. Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development officially launched the HUD Cares Tour, a multi-city tour that will highlight the agency’s key milestones and accomplishments since the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration as well as priorities for 2024. “Over the…
HUD: Ginnie Mae Hosts Inaugural U.S.-Latin America Investor Roundtable
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Ginnie Mae hosted its inaugural U.S.-Latin America Investor Roundtable at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development headquarters in Washington, D.C. With support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the event brought together more than 150 in-person and virtual participants from throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss…
HUD: For the First Time in 15 Years, FHA Increases Loan Limits to Expand Financing for Manufactured Homes
Newly increased loan limits for Title I Program supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to increase the supply and use of manufactured homes as an affordable housing source. Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new loan limits for its Title I Manufactured Home Loan Program. The increased amounts use new methodologies for calculating and updating the program’s limits,…
HUD: Innovative Housing Showcase Returns to the National Mall on June 7th to June 9th
Building on the success of previous years, the Showcase will highlight cutting-edge solutions and advancements in housing design, technology, and sustainability. The National Mall will again transform into a hub of innovation and creativity as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) brings the Innovative Housing Showcase back for its fourth year, from…
HUD: Nearly $70 Million Invested to Empower Tribal Communities Across the Nation
Grant funding supports development of housing, infrastructure, and community facilities. Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $70 million to 38 Tribal communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program to support the development of housing for families living on Indian reservations and in other…
HUD: Website Launched to Combat Source of Income Discrimination for Families Using Housing Vouchers
HUD’s new website serves as a “one-stop shop” for HUD stakeholders, offers tools to reduce Source of Income discrimination. Today, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Richard J. Monocchio, announced the launch of HUD’s new website detailing protections against Source of Income (SOI) discrimination for families with Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs). SOI…
HUD: Historic HUD Climate Declaration Signed at the United Nations Buildings and Climate Forum
HUD shares U.S. progress and brings home key insights on building climate-resilient housing Last week, during the United Nations Buildings and Climate Forum in Paris, France, representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shared information on its efforts to decarbonize and increase resiliency within its programs and housing portfolio, highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s…
HUD: $2.75 Million Awarded to Train and Equip Skilled Housing Counseling Professionals
Awards will increase access to professional and effective housing counseling services. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced today it has awarded $2.75 million in grants to seven nonprofit organizations to fund training and education for current and prospective HUD-certified housing counselors. “Our nation’s housing counselors are important…