HUD: Acting Secretary Announces Extension of Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoriums through March 31, 2021
Agency actions extend eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on federally-backed single family mortgages through March 31, 2021 to provide urgent economic relief to homeowners impacted by COVID-19 Acting U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Matthew E. Ammon today announced that the Department has implemented President Biden’s requests to immediately extend eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on…
HUD: Biden Administration Authorizes Extension of FHA Single Family Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium through March 31, 2021
One of the first Administration actions provides meaningful support to homeowners struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Yesterday, the Biden Administration requested the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other Federal Agencies to extend its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed…
HUD: $4.4 Million Awarded for Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Public Housing
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Ben Carson today awarded an additional $4.4 million under the Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Program to 58 public housing agencies (PHA) for the purchase and installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in public housing units where they are necessary. This is in addition to the $5…
HUD: Proposed Rule Issued for Implementation of National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)
Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a proposed rule for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). This new approach incorporates extensive stakeholder input to redesign the methods HUD uses to ensure properties are in a safe, decent, and sanitary condition. Since taking office, Secretary Carson…
HUD: Final Rule Published to Expand Availability of Affordable Manufactured Housing
Key step finalized today updates Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards to eliminate decades-old regulatory barriers while protecting safety The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published a final rule on January 12, 2021 in the Federal Register which revises the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. The final rule represents the…
HUD: Thirty Public Housing Agencies Join Expansion of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program
HUD Invites Agencies to Apply to The MTW Demonstration Program to Study Work Requirements And Landlord Incentives Today, HUD announced the first thirty public housing agencies to join a small group of innovative agencies as part of the Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program. Additionally, HUD is also inviting agencies interested in participating in this…
HUD: Find Shelter Tool Introduced to Help Community Members Locate Service Providers and Local Resources
Online tool provides mapping and contact information for local food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare resources U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today introduced the Find Shelter tool, a new resource developed by the Department to help individuals and families in need to locate nearby resources. Specifically, users can search for facilities…
HUD: $10 Million in Capacity Building Grants for Rural America Announced
Grants help national non-profits build capacity to create affordable housing and stimulate community development in rural areas The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $10 million in capacity-building grants to five national non-profit organizations which will, in turn, fund rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations…
HUD: Over $34 Million Awarded to Three Public Housing Agencies to Support Emergency Capital Needs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded over $34 million to three public housing agencies (PHA) to address emergencies that threaten residents’ health and safety, as well as to help secure their public housing properties against crime and drug-related activity. “Home hazards can manifest without warning,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson….
HUD: FHA Announces Updated Single Family Loan-Level Certification Form
Streamlined form capstones efforts to provide certainty for FHA Single Family program participants The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced the completion of its revised and streamlined loan-level certification form required from lenders when originating a single family mortgage intended for FHA insurance endorsement. The updated form eliminates unnecessarily dense language while remaining consistent with pertinent statutes…