Public Housing

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: $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: 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…

HUD: Agency Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities

New Mainstream Voucher flexibilities designed to help people with disabilities choose where they live On the heels of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 25th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision on Olmstead v. L.C., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is taking policy actions to support…

HUD: Aid Offered to New Mexico Disaster Victims

Federal aid supports Santa Clara Pueblo for June 2024 storms The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 20…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to New Hampshire Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for July 2024 storms The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of New Hampshire and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storms and…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Vermont Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for July 9-11, 2024 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding, landslides,…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Kansas Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for May 2024 Storms. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line…

HUD: Agency Celebrates 50 Years of Investing in Communities, Helping Families Access Affordable Housing, and Ensuring Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which created several critical programs that have benefited millions of American families This week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974, which created several…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Nebraska Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for May 20, 2024—June 2024 Storms. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Nebraska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms,…