HUD: New Proposed Rule Issued to Require Proof of U.S Citizenship or Eligible Status for Every Resident in HUD-Funded Housing
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a new proposed rule to require proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible status for every resident in HUD-funded housing, including “mixed status households.” With this proposed rule, HUD will ensure that taxpayer-funded housing benefits only go to American citizens and eligible individuals for the first time in history….
HUD: New Appointments to the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee Announced
Appointments underscore Secretary Turner’s ongoing dedication to increasing the supply and affordability of manufactured homes for American homebuyers The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the appointment of six new members to serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), a Federal Advisory Committee. These appointments maintain the MHCC at 21…
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…
ICBA: ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for today’s bipartisan passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which includes ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory reforms and promotes housing affordability. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks strongly support the Housing for the 21st Century Act for its numerous…
ABA: ABA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
“ABA applauds the House for passing the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which includes measures that enhance housing opportunities across the country as well as several key provisions to help level the regulatory playing field for community banks. These measures provide regulatory and examination relief for smaller banks, incentivize the formation of new banks…
FEMA: Temporary Housing Assistance Extended for Maui Wildfire Survivors to February 2027
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a one-year extension of its temporary housing assistance for survivors of the 2023 Maui wildfires. FEMA assistance is now extended through February 28, 2027. The initial 18-month period of assistance following the wildfires on August 8, 2023 was set to end on February 10, 2025. In October of 2024, FEMA approved a…
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…