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 the State of California to assist supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from January 21 to January 23, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration to affected individuals…
HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Alaska Disaster Survivors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the Wrangell Cooperative Association to assist areas in the Tribal Nation’s affected by a severe storm, landslides, and mudslides on November 20, 2023. On March 15, 2024, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration. Effective immediately, HUD is:
HUD: HUD Cares Tour Launches to Highlight Key Agency Milestones
This campaign will be comprised of a multi-city tour to showcase the agency’s accomplishments. Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development officially launched the HUD Cares Tour, a multi-city tour that will highlight the agency’s key milestones and accomplishments since the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration as well as priorities for 2024. “Over the…
HUD: CDC, EPA & HUD Announce Interagency Commitments to More Robust Collaboration on Addressing Risks of Exposures to Lead
Agreements Solidify Agencies’ Dedication to a Whole of Government Approach to Preventing Lead Poisoning The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two complementary agreements to further their “whole of government” approach to strengthen these agencies’ shared work…
HUD: Public Health Commitment Strengthened with New Radon Policy and $3 Million in Grants for Testing and Mitigation
Departmental policy mandates radon consideration in environmental reviews; grants aimed at safeguarding public housing residents from the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the publication of its Departmental Policy for addressing Radon in the Environmental Review Process. With this policy, HUD increases its commitment to radon…
HUD: ConnectHomeUSA Initiative Expanded, Closing the Digital Gap for Families
ConnectHomeUSA seeks to support additional HUD assisted communities in getting affordable internet access The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the opening of a new round of applications for the expansion of the ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) initiative so that more HUD-assisted families have access to affordable internet. CHUSA is HUD’s signature digital…
HUD: Housing Community Asked to Help Expand Access to Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications Like Naloxone
As part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda priority to beat the overdose epidemic, federal agencies are working with housing and support services providers to improve access to life-saving measures like naloxone, destigmatize substance use disorder, and promote recovery Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), White House Office of National Drug Control Policy…
HUD: Proposed “30-Day Notice” Rule for Nonpayment of Rent Announced
Proposed rule would provide residents of public housing or in properties receiving project-based rental assistance 30 days notice to cure lease violations for nonpayment of rent The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on Friday, December 1. If finalized, the rule would…
HUD: $25 Million Awarded to Public Housing Agencies to Expand More Housing Choices to Families
Awards to Public Housing Agencies will provide support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to maximize housing and neighborhood choice. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Services awards to 7 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country. These funds are designed to expand housing choices…
HUD: $40 Million Announced to Hire New and Maintain Existing Service Coordinators for Residents of Public and Indian Housing
Notice of Funding Opportunity available for eligible entities to hire a program coordinator who links residents with training opportunities, job placement organizations, and local employers The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that $40 million in funding is available through the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator Program for Public…