HUD and Census Bureau: Residential Construction Activity Report for December 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for December 2019. Building Permits Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,416,000. This is 3.9 percent (±1.6 percent) below the revised…
HUD: New Rule Proposed Recognizing Additional Building Codes and Standards to Encourage More Housing Development
Proposed Rule to Adopt New Safe Harbors for Complying with the Fair Housing Act’s Design and Construction Requirements in Multifamily Housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a proposed rule that would recognize additional sets of standards and model building code editions that, when followed in the design and construction of new…
HUD: Nearly $2.2 Billion Awarded to Local Homeless Programs
Funding supports thousands of local homeless housing and service programs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced nearly $2.2 billion in grants to support thousands of local homeless assistance programs across the nation. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed support to approximately 6,593 local programs on…
HUD: Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Public Housing Authorities to Help Young People Aging Out of Foster Care
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $482,000 to four housing authorities to assist young people aging out of foster care and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. See chart below. Secretary Ben Carson made the announcement during an interview with Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning. Funded through HUD’s new Foster…
HUD: Building HOME Online Training Series Launched
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today launched the new Building HOME online training series for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Building HOME online training is an interactive, self-paced online training which guides grantees through 12 modules, providing a foundation of the regulatory requirements of the program and practical advice for implementing…
CFPB: No-Action Letter Issued to Facilitate Housing Counseling Services for Prospective Home Buyers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) granted a no-action letter (NAL) to Bank of America, N.A. regarding the bank’s funding arrangements with housing counseling agencies (HCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). NALs provide increased regulatory certainty through a statement that the Bureau will not bring a supervisory or enforcement…
HUD: 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Released
Homelessness Increase in California Offsets Combined Decrease in All other States;Continued Declines Noted Among Veterans and Families with Children Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. The report certified last month by HUD Secretary Ben Carson, found that 567,715 persons experienced homelessness on a single night…
HUD: Improved Fair Housing Proposed Rule Issued
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community. Read HUD’s proposed rule. “HUD’s commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this improved rule reaffirms our mission…
HUD: 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2019 Year in Review outlining the major accomplishments of the agency under Secretary Ben Carson. “The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise to create greater economic opportunity for low-income families and revitalize underserved communities,” said, Secretary Carson. “HUD is committed to doing its…
HUD: $5 Million Awarded to Public Housing Authorities to Help Tenants Relocate
Tenant protection vouchers will help relocate tenants whose public housing units have been converted or demolished The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $5 million to public housing authorities to provide tenant protection vouchers to public housing residents. These vouchers will help families with relocation or replacement housing from demolition or…