HUD: Agency Empowers Real Estate Agents to Better Support American Homebuyers
Real estate agents are not breaking the law when they discuss crime rates and school quality with prospective homebuyers and renters. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to real estate professionals clarifying they are not violating the Fair Housing Act when they share information with prospective homebuyers…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Hawaii Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Kona low weather systems on March 10-24, 2026. “When disasters strike, HUD is here to support American families when they need it most,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “Our team is assisting…
HUD: Fair Housing Investigation Launched into Washington State’s Covenant Homeownership Program
FHEO is launching an investigation to determine if the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s Covenant Homeownership Program violates the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the Washington State Housing Finance Commission that it has launched an…
OCC: Final Rules Issued to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced two final rules to reduce the regulatory burden for community banks. These actions build upon the OCC’s ongoing efforts to tailor bank supervision and regulation to bank risk profile and reduce burden for its regulated institutions so they can focus resources on core functions…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Louisiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
HUD: Fair Housing Investigation Launched into East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC)
Reported Discrimination in De Facto Muslim-Only Residential Development The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has launched an investigation into EPIC Real Properties, Inc., and Community Capital Partners, LP for their planned Muslim housing development known as “The Meadow.” The Meadow, formally known as “EPIC City,”…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered to Mississippi Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Tennessee Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 22-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
HUD: Manhattan Housing Authority in Manhattan, KS Placed Under Federal Monitorship Following Substantial Default Declaration
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the Manhattan Housing Authority in Manhattan, Kansas has been placed under HUD Monitorship after being formally declared in Substantial Default for failing to comply with the terms of its federally-mandated Recovery Agreement. This action reflects Secretary Scott Turner’s commitment to staunchly enforcing accountability across…
HUD: Agency Rescinds Investigation into the Texas General Land Office
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has closed a civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) distribution of disaster mitigation funds. Following a thorough investigation, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) determined prior allegations, based on a theory of disparate impact, that the Texas GLO engaged in…