HUD: Officials Highlight Climate Resilience Funding Opportunities in Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
During a roundtable event, HUD officials shared information about the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program to over 150 participants, showcasing a new source of federal funding for affordable housing rehabilitation focused on energy efficiency and climate resilience. This week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted a bilingual roundtable about HUD’s Green and…
HUD: Nearly $13 Million in Funding Available for Public Housing Agencies to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
HUD encourages agencies to apply in efforts to prevent youth homelessness. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $12,746,450 to public housing authorities (PHAs) on a competitive basis through HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative to provide housing assistance to young adults transitioning out of…
HUD: Multifamily Insurance Deductibles Updated to Address Rising Costs of Wind and Storm Coverage
Revisions will reduce costs for owners while continuing to ensure that properties have adequate insurance coverage – a key element of HUD’s work to address insurance costs and ensure communities recover from disaster Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), updated its policies for wind and named storm insurance…
HUD: Final Rule Issued to Increase Lender Participation and Boost Homeownership in Tribal Communities
Enhanced home loan program helps to further the homeownership dream for Native American families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a final rule that will increase lender participation in the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee (Section 184) program, strengthen regulations to meet the program’s growing demands, and ensure that…
HUD: City of Indianapolis and HUD Partner to Take Possession of Indianapolis Housing Agency
Federal and local officials jointly addressing housing conditions and operational failures impacting Indianapolis residents. Today, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard J. Monocchio and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett signed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City to jointly take action to restore public confidence in and…
HUD: Nearly $70 Million in Grants Announced to Protect Families from Home Health and Safety Hazards
Funding helps vulnerable residents by fixing housing-related health and safety hazards, establishing sustainable local programs, and supporting key research to identify and mitigate these hazards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $70 million in grants across the country that will help transform communities by fixing older housing, preserving affordable…
HUD: $10 Million Funding Opportunity Announced for Community Revitalization Efforts
HUD’s signature program will focus on investing resources in housing, people, and neighborhoods nationwide. Today, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Adrianne Todman announced a new notice of funding opportunity through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant that will provide $10 million to support local planning efforts to revitalize communities….
HUD: $83 Million Awarded to Boost Local Affordable Housing and Community Development
Funding will be used to create jobs and boost affordable housing units in rural and tribal communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it will award $83 million to three organizations for local affordable housing and community development activities that benefit people with low-incomes. The funding, awarded through HUD’s…
HUD: $13.5 Million in Grants Awarded to Expand Access to Homeownership Opportunities
Four housing providers to produce over 440 homes for low-income first-time homebuyers using Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) Grants Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $13.5 million in “sweat equity grants” to support non-profit, self-help housing organizations that enable homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families and individuals. Funded through HUD’s Self-Help…
HUD: Over $30 Million Awarded to Fight Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing today the award of over $30 million to fair housing organizations across the country under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). The grants will support the efforts of national, state, and local fair housing entities working to address violations of the Fair Housing Act and…