FHA/VA/HUD

At the annual Five Star Conference in Dallas, the 30-year industry trailblazer was recognized for her accomplishments in the mortgage finance space throughout her career.

“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has funded an initial $18 million in grants to support energy efficiency and climate resilience in multifamily assisted housing properties as part of the Administration’s “Investing in America” agenda.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced the acceptance of membership applications for its Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing to discuss a wide range of housing topics, including fair lending, fair housing, civil rights, single- and multifamily lending, and community advocacy.

HUD takes additional action to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing by eliminating lead-based paints, mold, and asbestos, among other threats.

After Hurricane Idalia hit the southeastern U.S., President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in Florida, having ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas impacted by the storm.

The Department’s latest round of Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants will be used to transform public and other HUD-assisted housing while investing in surrounding neighborhood and resident services.

Twenty-two awards, totaling approximately $128 million, have been awarded by HUD to Tribal communities nationwide for the construction of new housing units and increase affordable options for low-income Native American families.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a 12% increase in Fair Market Rents across the U.S., in addition to making $113 million available in Housing Choice Vouchers to public housing agencies to help families meet rising housing costs.

HUD issues more than $24 million in resources to assist organizations with funding to fight housing discrimination and help build fair and inclusive communities nationwide.