Housing Headlines
HUD Awards Over $47 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) yesterday awarded $47.4 million to fair housing organizations across the country under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). The...
Statement by HUD Deputy Secretary Todman on the Department Efforts to Connect People to Emergency Rental Assistance and Prevent Evictions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman on Wednesday issued the following statement following the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC)...
FHFA Encourages Landlords of Enterprise-Backed Properties to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Before Evicting Tenants
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is encouraging landlords of properties backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) to apply for Emergency Rental...
HUD Makes Over $19 Million Available to Fight Housing Discrimination
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is making $19.4 million available to help HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies conduct...
Sandra L. Thompson Announced as Acting Director of FHFA
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the White House appointed Sandra L. Thompson as the Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) effective immediately.
Secretary Fudge Outlines HUD Actions to Address Reentry Housing Needs and Increase Public Safety
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today outlined actions that the Department is taking to improve public safety by addressing the housing...
HUD Awards $1.1 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the awarding of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing...
USDA Seeks Applications for Placemaking Grants to Spur Economic Growth and Community Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for eligible entities to provide planning, training, and technical assistance to rural communities to foster...
HUD Employees Named Finalists for Coveted “Sammie” Award
WASHINGTON - A group of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees are finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies). Michelle Daniels, Charles D....
HUD Announces $5 Billion to House People Experiencing Homelessness
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the allocation of $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers...
