Public Housing

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,…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to South Dakota Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for June/July 2024 Storm The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line…

HUD: More than 25 Federal Agencies Partner in Coordinated Fight Against Extreme Heat and Climate Change

HUD joins the National Integrated Heat Health Information System to build awareness about the dangers of extreme heat and develop solutions to reduce the negative impacts of extreme heat on communities throughout the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is joining the White House and interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Florida Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for August 2024 Hurricane Debby The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Debby beginning on…

HUD: New HUD Policy Changes Expand Access to Housing for Veterans

Changes will enable veterans with service-connected disability benefits access more housing opportunities Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new set of policy changes that will help more veterans receive assistance under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, and improve their access to supportive housing developments. Veterans experiencing homelessness often receive…

HUD: $3.4 Million Awarded to Public Housing Authorities to Prevent Homelessness Among Vulnerable Youth Exiting Foster Care

38 Public Housing Agencies in 19 states will use funding to keep foster youth housed. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $3.4 million to 38 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) for 257 vouchers and administrative fees to provide housing assistance to young adults who left foster care or are transitioning out of…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to New Hampshire Storm and Flood Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for April 2024 New Hampshire Storms and Flooding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Texas Hurricane Victims

Federal aid supports state, tribal and local recovery for July 2024 Texas hurricane. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by hurricane Beryl beginning on…

HUD: Over $30 Million Awarded to Connect Public Housing Residents to Employment and Education to Help Bridge the Wealth Gap

Awards will go to Public Housing Agencies and will help increase economic mobility to families across the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded over $30 million to 14 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 12 states to help families increase their earned income and improve their economic mobility through the…