An update to allowable inspection fees will increase compensation for inspections that determine a property’s occupancy status and safeguard neighborhoods from blight arising from inadequately maintained unoccupied homes.
Read More »FHA Proposes Update to HECM Assignment Claims Eligibility Policy
New proposal seeks stakeholder feedback to ensure long-term viability for the HECM program and expanded availability for senior homeowners.
Read More »HUD Announces $50M to Address Youth Homelessness, Improve Housing Placements
As rising unaffordability plagues the nation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted millions in funding for new resources to help communities transition people from homelessness to housing by building a stronger response system to assist youth in housing crises and all those experiencing displacement.
Read More »Analyzing HUD’s RUSH Disaster Response Program
A new report takes a deeper look at HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Program. Click through to read about suggested improvements that should be made before future implementation of the program.
Read More »Bipartisan Bill Supporting Opportunity Zones, Housing Transparency Moving Through Washington
A new bill by Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax; Dan Kildee (D-MI); Carol Miller (R-WV); and Terri Sewell (D-AL) would require mandatory data reporting for public housing projects. What does that mean for landlords and renters/buyers alike?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Protecting Vets Through the VA Housing Program
An upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing will focus on protecting our nation’s veteran population, with a discussion on VA housing assistance programs.
Read More »HUD Expands the ConnectHomeUSA Program
The Department is bolstering its program to promote digital inclusion for American families, which builds on its ongoing work with the FCC to ensure all HUD-assisted families enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Read on to find out why HUD is, for the first time since 2020, accepting new communities into the initiative.
Read More »Biden Administration Invests in Climate Resilience Upgrades for Low-Income Households
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge said, “The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program continues to improve our nation’s climate resilience by making sure low-income families and individuals have access to affordable housing that is strong, healthy, and energy efficient.” Click through to learn more.
Read More »HUD Launches Latino Task Force
In line with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a new task force dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community and bridging disparities in housing, procurement, and housing practices.
Read More »HUD Awarded Over $75M in Loan Guarantees for Economic Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced for commitments to public safety, facility improvements, economic development, and housing projects to further develop and preserve more housing nationwide.
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