HUD: FHA Real-Estate Owned Property Purchase Opportunities Expanded for Owner-Occupied Buyers
Expanded exclusive listing period increases priority purchase opportunities on HUD-owned single-family homes for owner-occupants, HUD-approved nonprofits, and governmental entities. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced it is increasing its exclusive listing period on certain HUD single-family real-estate owned (REO) homes to allow more time for owner occupants, HUD-approved nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities to submit…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Missouri Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 10, 2021. On January 11, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Bollinger, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Pemiscot,…
HUD: Nearly $105 Million Awarded to Protect Low-Income Families from Home Health and Safety Hazards
Funding to make low-income families’ homes safer and healthier The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded nearly $104.7 million to 60 non-profit organizations, and state and local government agencies located in 29 states to protect children and families from home health hazards. HUD is providing these grants through its Healthy Homes…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Washington Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding and mudslides from November 13 to November 15, 2021. On January 5, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Clallam, Skagit, and…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Colorado Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in Colorado affected by straight-line winds and wildfires from December 30, 2021, and continuing. On January 1, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration to make Federal funding available to affected individuals in Boulder County, Colorado. Federal funding,…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Arkansas Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in Arkansas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from December 10 to December 11, 2021. On December 24, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration to make Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Craighead,…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales in November 2021 Report Issued
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 November 2021: New Home Sales Sales of new single‐family houses in November 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 744,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation Wildfires Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation affected by wildfires from July 12 to August 8, 2021. On December 22, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Federal funding,…
HUD: Waivers Announced to Help Kentucky Communities Recover from Severe Weather
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a package of regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities in Kentucky accelerate their recovery from tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on December 12, 2021. “HUD continues to enable swift response to these storms” said Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs Kevin Bush….
HUD: 2021 HUD Year in Review Fact Sheet Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this year took bold action in pursuit of the agency’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. These actions aligned with key Biden-Harris Administration priorities including ensuring equity, removing barriers to homeownership, expanding the nation’s housing supply, and keeping Americans housed. Below…