HUD: 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2019 Year in Review outlining the major accomplishments of the agency under Secretary Ben Carson. “The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise to create greater economic opportunity for low-income families and revitalize underserved communities,” said, Secretary Carson. “HUD is committed to doing its…
HUD: $5 Million Awarded to Public Housing Authorities to Help Tenants Relocate
Tenant protection vouchers will help relocate tenants whose public housing units have been converted or demolished The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $5 million to public housing authorities to provide tenant protection vouchers to public housing residents. These vouchers will help families with relocation or replacement housing from demolition or…
HUD: VA and HUD Announce Support to Help Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes
HUD-VASH voucher to provide housing for 3,302 veterans In a continuing effort to end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced $29.3 million to 216 local public housing agencies (PHAs) across the country to provide a permanent home to veterans experiencing…
HUD: Nearly $200 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing in Native American Communities
Funds will help construct approximately 1,200 new housing units The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development yesterday announced nearly $200 million in grant awards to 52 Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) across the Nation for new housing construction, housing rehabilitation, and critical infrastructure projects. HUD announced the grants during the…
HUD: $10 Million Awarded for the Development for 538 Affordable Homes
SHOP grant funding empowers non-profit partners to help 538 families and individuals become homeowners In an effort to help more working families become homeowners, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $10 million in grants to four non-profit housing organizations, which will create at least 538 affordable homes for low-income families…
HUD: Request Issued for Information on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on Federal, State, local, and Tribal laws, regulations, land use requirements, and administrative practices that artificially raise the costs of affordable housing development and contribute to shortages in America’s housing supply. This RFI is a request…
HUD: More than $130 Million Awarded to Provide Affordable Housing to People with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $131.3 million to 325 local public housing authorities across the country to provide affordable housing to approximately 15,363 additional non-elderly persons with disabilities. Secretary Ben Carson made the national announcement during a visit to Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Housing Commission received $597,629 to serve…
HUD: $112 Million Offered to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities for Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Available funding includes $75 million in capital to produce new housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that there is a combined $112 million available to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for very low-income persons with disabilities. Funding is available for the two components of the Section 811…