Housing Headlines
US Treasury says COVID anti-foreclosure payments reach $3.7 billion
WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday that state programs using its COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund distributed $1.2 billion in aid to homeowners in the first...
Senator Cortez Masto introduces bill to help first-time home buyers
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada lawmakers are doing their part to make it easier and more affordable for first-time home buyers in our state.
HUD Provides $45 Million in Funding to Public Housing Authorities to Help Households Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
This funding builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to coordinated efforts to addressing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S....
Federal Housing Administration Proposes Innovative Approach to Keep Struggling Homeowners in their Homes
In consideration of steeply increased interest rates, FHA seeks input on new approach to help its borrowers WASHINGTON - Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) posted for feedback...
How old federal buildings can become new paths to ending homelessness
BY ANTONIA FASANELLI AND STOCKTON WILLIAMS, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS As cities around the country are reportedly considering converting vacant office space into apartments and other uses, the federal...
HUD Allocates $382 Million to Help States Produce Affordable Housing
Housing Trust Fund Allocations will increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S....
HUD Outlines its Action Plan to Remove Unnecessary Barriers to Housing for People with Criminal Records
In weeks ahead, HUD will introduce rulemaking, establish a process for individualized assessments, and outline guidelines for public housing authorities HUD Secretary challenges public housing...
EPA Releases Framework for the Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
EPA will hold three complementary grant competitions to invest $27 billion, putting public and private capital to work in communities combatting climate change WASHINGTON (April 19, 2023) –...
HUD Announces $486 Million in Grants and $43 Million for Stability Vouchers to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
Sixty-two communities in total will receive grants and vouchers to implement coordinated approaches to addressing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas WASHINGTON - Today, the...
