Public Housing

HUD: $3.6 Million Awarded for Neighborhood Revitalization Plans in Eight Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced $3.6 million has been awarded to eight communities to support comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans to redevelop severely distressed HUD-assisted housing, improve outcomes for residents, and bring new amenities to neighborhoods. HUD has named Annapolis, Maryland; Augusta, Georgia; Brownsville, Texas; Jackson, Michigan; Las Vegas,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Delaware Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Delaware affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 to September 7, 2021. On October 25, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration, making federal funding available to state and eligible local…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Mississippi Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Mississippi affected by Hurricane Ida from August 18 to September 1, 2021. On October 23, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Amite, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall,…

HUD: Over $15 Million Awarded in Research Grants to Reduce Housing-Related Health Hazards and Improve Energy Efficiency

Funding to improve methods to identify and control key residential hazards The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $15.7 million to 18 universities, public health, and housing organizations to conduct housing-related hazard and energy efficiency research studies. Provided through HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), the research…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for New Hampshire Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of New Hampshire affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 29 to July 30, 2021.  On October 4, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Cheshire and Sullivan, allowing…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Montana Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Montana affected by the Richard Spring Fire from August 8 to August 20, 2021.  On September 30, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Rosebud County and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Federal funding…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Pennsylvania Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from August 31 to September 5, 2021. On September 10, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for California Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of California affected by the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14, 2021, and continuing. On September 12, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for California due to the Caldor Fire. The President’s declaration allows…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Arizona Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Arizona affected by severe storms and flooding from July 22 to July 24, 2021. On September 13, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties: Apache, Coconino, and Navajo. The President’s declaration…

HUD: $10 Million Awarded to Public Housing Agencies for Emergency Safety and Security Improvements

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman today announced that the Department is awarding $10 million to 55 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. View a complete list of housing authorities that…