HUD: Funds Awarded to Build 1,100 Homes for Low-Income Seniors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $51 million in housing assistance to non-profit organizations across the country to finance more affordable housing construction, provide rental assistance, and facilitate supportive services delivery for very low-income seniors. “Expanding affordable housing opportunities is a priority, especially for our nation’s most vulnerable…
HUD: Opportunity and Revitalization Council Report Issued
During the North Carolina “Opportunity Now” Summit, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson issued a report to the President on behalf of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (“Council”), of which Secretary Carson is the Chair. This report includes 180 action items that have already been undertaken by the Council…
HUD: Final Rule Announced to Update Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
During Bus Tour, Secretary Carson Cuts Federal Barriers to Manufactured Housing. During a visit to Clayton Homes as part of the “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced a final rule on formaldehyde emissions for manufactured homes, and a proposed rule to revise the federal Manufactured Home Construction…
HUD: Secretary Carson Visits Nashville, TN during Affordable Housing Bus Tour
Carson’s nationwide tour is focused on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Tennessee as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson participated in an Affordable Housing Roundtable at the state capitol with Governor Bill Lee and community members…
HUD: Secretary Carson Launches Affordable Housing Bus Tour in Louisville, KY
Nationwide tour will focus on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today kicked off the “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour in Louisville, Kentucky, where he toured St. Cecilia Senior Housing Apartments, a public private partnership that provides affordable housing to a portion of Louisville’s…
HUD: Nationwide Bus Tour Focused on Affordable Housing Kicks Off in Louisville, KY on January 29th
Listening tour will highlight work of the White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced that the Department will lead a bus tour across the nation focused on removing barriers to affordable housing stock. The Driving Affordable Housing Across America tour will…
HUD: Innovation Housing Showcase and HUD Opportunity Zone Pilot Program Announced
Secretary Carson makes two major announcement at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show. When speaking at the 2020 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the “Innovative Housing Showcase” in…
HUD: New Rule Proposed Recognizing Additional Building Codes and Standards to Encourage More Housing Development
Proposed Rule to Adopt New Safe Harbors for Complying with the Fair Housing Act’s Design and Construction Requirements in Multifamily Housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a proposed rule that would recognize additional sets of standards and model building code editions that, when followed in the design and construction of new…
HUD: Building HOME Online Training Series Launched
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today launched the new Building HOME online training series for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Building HOME online training is an interactive, self-paced online training which guides grantees through 12 modules, providing a foundation of the regulatory requirements of the program and practical advice for implementing…
HUD: Improved Fair Housing Proposed Rule Issued
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community. Read HUD’s proposed rule. “HUD’s commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this improved rule reaffirms our mission…