HUD: Agreement Negotiated with North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency to Remove Barriers to Disaster Recovery Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Conciliation Agreement and Voluntary Compliance Agreement (Agreement) with the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) resolving an allegation that NCORR discriminated in its disaster recovery programs because of race. A North Carolina resident who filed a…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Massachusetts
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Sept.11-13, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Bristol and Worcester counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest…
Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 4.1 Monthly Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from Phase 4.1 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Topics for Phase 4.1 include employment status, spending, food security,…
HUD: Nearly $40 Million Awarded to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced this funding, which will help to bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers,…
FHFA: Input Requested on FHLBank System Mission
Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a Request for Input (RFI) on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System as the Agency considers next steps for related rulemakings. The RFI provides an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on a core recommendation of FHFA’s Federal Home Loan Bank System at…
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: $1.1 Billion Announced for Tribal Housing and Community Development
Funding will address housing challenges in Tribal communities, marking an historic increase in federal support. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman welcomed the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee at HUD Headquarters where she announced awarding a record $1.1 billion in funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26-27, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby and Union counties. Assistance can include grants for…
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…
EDA: $6.3 Million Invested to Support Business Growth and Workforce Development in Texas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $6.3 million in the state of Texas to support business growth and workforce development following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “Building a strong and resilient workforce is a crucial component of President Biden’s…