Housing

HUD: $142 Million Awarded to Help End Youth Homelessness

Grants to support innovative housing programs in 33 communities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $142 million to build systems to end youth homelessness in 33 local communities, including 11 rural communities. HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) will support a wide range of housing programs including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Pennsylvania Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from August 31 to September 5, 2021. On September 10, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for California Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of California affected by the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14, 2021, and continuing. On September 12, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for California due to the Caldor Fire. The President’s declaration allows…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Arizona Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for areas in the State of Arizona affected by severe storms and flooding from July 22 to July 24, 2021. On September 13, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties: Apache, Coconino, and Navajo. The President’s declaration…

HUD: Access Opened to $5 Billion in American Rescue Plan Grants to Prevent and End Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today issued the HOME-ARP Implementing CPD Notice, Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (“the Notice”). The new HOME-ARP notice is a critical step taken by HUD to expeditiously allow communities to begin accessing funds from the nearly $5 billion funds allocated from the…

HUD: $51 Million Announced in Funding Opportunities for Housing Counseling Agencies

Notice published today allows HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and intermediaries to apply for funding to maintain and expand critical services for the nation’s renters, homebuyers, and homeowners. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced on Tuesday it is making $51 million in grants available through a Notice of Funding…

HUD: $10 Million Awarded to Public Housing Agencies for Emergency Safety and Security Improvements

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman today announced that the Department is awarding $10 million to 55 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. View a complete list of housing authorities that…

HUD: Waivers Announced to Help New Jersey, New York Communities Respond to Remnants of Hurricane Ida

27 waivers offer flexibility to state and local partners The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a package of 27 regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities in New Jersey and New York to accelerate their recovery from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Today’s announcement, following the pattern of similar…

HUD: New Research on Increasing Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Released

Research Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Effort to Increase Affordable Housing Supply The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today released its latest research on innovative strategies being pursued by state and local governments to remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing and increase housing supply. “This research is a testament to the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment…

FHFA: Additional Data Released on Enterprise Fair Lending and Housing Goals

Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released several sets of demographic data related to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) fair lending and housing goals activities. The rate of homeownership for minority families in the United States continues to lag well behind the national average. Fair lending is central to the principles under…