HUD: Additional Funding Announced to Support Residents During Ongoing Unit Repairs
HUD and the Biden-Harris Administration also announce efforts to reduce barriers to solar energy for lower income Americans Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is receiving additional funding –over $37 million in Tenant Protection Vouchers in an effort to maintain a…
HUD: More Than $15 Million Announced to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Funding will support housing assistance for young Americans, formerly of foster care, who face homelessness Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young Americans who are transitioning out of foster care and experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Through the Foster Youth to…
HUD: $87 Million Announced to Address Health Hazards in Public Housing
Funding will decrease the risk of long-term health complications from residential health hazards for Americans Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $87 million for public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. Through…
HUD: Housing Counseling Services Expanded to More Americans
The Department celebrates Housing Counseling by introducing new initiatives, including a partnership with Zillow, and the use of virtual methods to broaden access and reach more Americans seeking housing assistance. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of new actions to expand housing counseling services and strengthen pathways to…
HUD: 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Commemorated
Five federal agencies affirm continued commitment to implement housing provisions under the Violence Against Women Act To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today joined four federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the…
HUD: Regulations Updated to Lower Housing Costs and Build Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
HUD marks 50 years of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, while announcing the most extensive updates in more than three decades to modernize manufactured home features, increase consumer demand, and expand America’s affordable housing supply. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the most extensive update to the Manufactured Home Construction…
HUD: $10 Million Awarded to Protect and Empower Low-Income Tenants
Funds will provide resources to support tenant organizations across the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $10 million in grants to expand tenant education opportunities and resources for low-income residents of homes supported by the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program. This funding will support capacity building efforts that…
HUD: More Than $6 Million Announced to Revitalize Communities with Distressed HUD-Assisted Housing
Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants will kickstart community-driven transformation plans that will benefit residents and local economies Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants for 13 communities in 11 states across America to redevelop severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing, improve outcomes for residents,…
HUD: More Than $5 Million in New Investments Announced for Camden, NJ
New awards will support climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations. On Monday, September 9, 2024, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman traveled to Camden, New Jersey, to announce a $5,640,000 grant to Northgate II, a 402-unit affordable housing development in North Camden, to support significant energy efficiency and climate…
HUD: More Than $1 Million Announced to Reduce Radon Exposure in Connecticut and Ohio Public Housing
HUD Announces More than $1 Million to Reduce Radon Exposure in Connecticut and Ohio Public Housing New funds will improve the safety of almost 1,700 families and prevent toxic exposures that could lead to cancer WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced more than $1.1 million to two public housing…