Public Housing

HUD: $10 Million Awarded to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Residents

Grants provided through Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Program will support crime prevention, smoke detectors, fire alarms and other security measures. To help keep residents safe in their homes, today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will award $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 32…

HUD: Agency Takes Action to Protect Families Against Extreme Heat

Interagency initiative focuses on equitable distribution of the Administration’s historic investments Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new guidance on the use of HUD funding to help mitigate the impacts of extreme heat for nearly 1.6 million residents in public housing especially for those most vulnerable, including older Americans, infants…

HUD: $44 Million Invested to Transform Residents’ Lives

HUD’s programs will be used to equip residents with the tools and resources they need to achieve financial stability, lower housing costs, and build generational wealth. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $44 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program and the Resident…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Nebraska Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Nebraska and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, and straight-line winds from April 6 to April 7, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Maine Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Maine and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, from April 3 to April 5, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in counties of…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for West Virginia Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of West Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from April 2 to April 6, 2024. President…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Texas Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Texas and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, and continuing. President Biden issued a major disaster…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Iowa Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…

HUD: Proposed Rulemaking Issued to Modernize the Country’s Largest Affordable Housing Grant Program, Making Housing More Accessible for Families Nationwide

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program would boost housing supply, support homeownership, and reduce burden on states and local governments.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), with publication…

HUD: $30 Billion Investment Announced to Keep American Families Housed

Housing Choice Voucher Program Renewal Funding Supports Affordable Housing Nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $30 billion in renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) continue to provide assistance to families and individuals who are in need of affordable…