Housing

FHFA: To Be Good Financial Stewards, FHFA Inspector General’s Budget Will Match the Budgets of Peer Agencies

U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) announced today that it is allocating a “Peer-Matched” budget for the FHFA Office of Inspector General to ensure the budget is efficient and right-sized.  Following FHFA’s recent adoption of zero-based budgeting, in which every expenditure is independently benchmarked and justified, the Agency became aware that FHFA’s OIG was an extraordinary budgetary…

HUD: USDA and HUD Historic MOU Establishes a Framework for Collaboration Across Federal Housing Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline standards related to environmental review, environmental impact, environmental regulations, and physical inspections tied to housing. The agreement advances the Trump Administration’s commitment to government efficiency, deregulation and a whole-of-government approach to…

FHFA: House Price Index® Up 0.3 Percent in July 2026; Up 2.6 Percent from Last Year

U.S. house prices rose nationwide in July, up 0.3 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.6 percent from July 2025 to July 2026. The previously reported 0.0 percent price movement in June remained unchanged.  For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly…

HUD: Agency Kicks Off Innovative Housing Showcase with Trades Day

Students Get Hands-On Look at Skilled Trades Building the Future of American Housing  HUD today kicked off its sixth Innovative Housing Showcase with Trades Day, connecting students and young adults with skilled trades professionals and hands-on opportunities in the housing and construction industries.   “America cannot build more homes without the skilled men and women…

HUD: Sponsors and Exhibitors Announced for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase

Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22–24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22–24. This year’s theme, “Made in America,” highlights American ingenuity and innovative approaches to expanding housing affordability and homeownership.  “Under President Trump’s leadership, HUD is bringing the public and private sectors…

HUD: Secretary Turner Joins the National Tribal Housing Summit to Announce Inaugural Awards for Tribal Leaders and Celebrate Historic MOU Signing

Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concluded its 2026 National Tribal Housing Summit and announced the inaugural HUD Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Tribal Communities, honoring achievements in housing, community development, and support for Native youth. During the Summit, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) and the Department of the…

HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Indiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters

Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on August 11, 2026. “HUD stands ready to help Americans in need following natural disasters,” said Secretary Turner. “Our team is helping the…

HUD: Agency Takes Action to Make Housing More Affordable

Secretary Turner took action to make housing more affordable by rescinding burdensome guidance that made building, buying, and renting a home more expensive. HUD issued new guidance applying the Fair Housing Act’s statute of limitations to claims alleging violations of the Act’s design and construction requirements. This replaces a flawed Obama-era legal interpretation and properly…

HUD: Agency Increases Flexibility and Lowers Barriers for Public Housing Repositioning

Updated guidance provides more tools to keep housing safe, modern, and affordable HUD today announced updates to its public housing demolition and disposition program to make it easier for public housing authorities (PHAs) to address distressed public housing and maintain affordable housing in their communities through redevelopment. “Public housing should not be synonymous with blighted or derelict…

HUD: Agency Leads Interagency Rescission of 2022 Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs

Advancing fair housing and equal treatment under the law Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Housing Finance…