Public Housing

HUD: Nearly $315 Million Awarded in Historic Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

The first of its kind package of grants and vouchers follows progress of 100,000 people and families housed and 40,000 housing units added to development pipeline by House America communities oday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the first set of communities to receive grants and vouchers to address homelessness…

HUD: New Resources Announced for Advancing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

New Website, Technical Assistance and Enforcement Guidance Strengthen Protections for Survivors Applying for and Living in HUD-Assisted Properties Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These resources…

FEMA: Nearly $422 Million Invested to Renovate Public Housing Complexes in Recovery from Hurricane Maria

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved about $422 million to restore and renovate 37 residential properties belonging to the Public Housing Administration (PHA) due to damage caused by Hurricane María. These works will benefit over 5,400 families throughout the island. As part of the agency’s commitment to help Puerto Rico by mitigating future…

HUD: Over $116 Million Announced to Public Housing Agencies for the Family Self Sufficiency Program

2022 Funding Helps HUD-Assisted Families Build Assets, Increase Stability The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over $109 million to 682 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)for the 2022 Renewal Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program and an additional $6 million to 32 PHAs and 38 Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners for the…

HUD: $568 Million Announced to Address Lead-Based Paint & Additional Housing-Related Hazards

In total, HUD has made more than $2.7 billion available to invest in healthy homes Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced two historic Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) that will make homes healthier and safer for low-income families. With this investment, since 1993, HUD has made more than $2.7 billion…

HUD: Rental Assistance Demonstration Conversion Closed with Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, CT as a Step in Plan to Preserve 110 Affordable Rental Homes

$16.7 million RAD transaction includes construction of 32 new affordable rental homes and a community center at Waverly Townhouses as part of second phase of Housing Authority’s re-development plan The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing is announcing today that it recently closed a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with…

HUD: Rental Assistance Demonstration Conversion Closed in Albany, NY to Faciltate Creation and Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Homes

HUD CLOSES RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD) CONVERSION IN ALBANY, NY, TO FACILITATE CREATION AND REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES $32 million transaction with the Albany Housing Authority will facilitate creation and preservation of 88 affordable rental homes in Steamboat Square Community. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily…

HUD: Rental Assistance Demonstration Conversion Closed in Boston, MA to Preserve 445 Affordable Rental Homes

$66 million transaction with Boston Housing Authority (BHA) preserves and rehabilitates 445 public housing homes as permanently affordable housing at Mission Main. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing announced today that it recently closed a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) in Boston, MA,…

HUD: 2022 Year in Review

This year, Secretary Marcia L. Fudge led the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bold action in pursuit of the agency’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes. These actions aligned with key Biden-Harris Administration priorities, including easing the burden of housing costs, removing barriers to homeownership, expanding…

HUD: Over $9 Million Awarded to Public Housing Agencies for Jobs Plus Program

Awards will help bridge the wealth gap by connecting residents of public housing to employment and education The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded over $9 million to 4 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to help families increase their earned income and improve their economic mobility through the Jobs Plus program. Jobs…