HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Iowa Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…
HUD: Proposed Rulemaking Issued to Modernize the Country’s Largest Affordable Housing Grant Program, Making Housing More Accessible for Families Nationwide
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program would boost housing supply, support homeownership, and reduce burden on states and local governments. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), with publication…
HUD: $30 Billion Investment Announced to Keep American Families Housed
Housing Choice Voucher Program Renewal Funding Supports Affordable Housing Nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $30 billion in renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) continue to provide assistance to families and individuals who are in need of affordable…
HUD: Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan Published
Biden-Harris Administration Reports Significant Progress Toward Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning The President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is publishing the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, a comprehensive update on the government’s progress since 2018 toward reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
HUD: New Critical Investments Announced for the Nation’s Public Housing
The Public Housing Repair fund will allow housing authorities to modernize or develop public housing for individuals, families, and seniors. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $3.17 billion in Public Housing Repair funding to 2,756 public housing authorities (PHAs) in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia,…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Oklahoma Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 25, 2024, and continuing. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the counties…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Washington Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Washington and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from January 5 to January 29, 2024….
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Kansas Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 8 to January 16, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the counties…
HUD: Nearly $13 Million in Funding Available for Public Housing Agencies to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
HUD encourages agencies to apply in efforts to prevent youth homelessness. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $12,746,450 to public housing authorities (PHAs) on a competitive basis through HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative to provide housing assistance to young adults transitioning out of…
HUD: City of Indianapolis and HUD Partner to Take Possession of Indianapolis Housing Agency
Federal and local officials jointly addressing housing conditions and operational failures impacting Indianapolis residents. Today, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard J. Monocchio and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett signed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City to jointly take action to restore public confidence in and…