Tag Archives: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Final Rule

While critics voiced displeasure with the decision to end the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Act, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said, "We want to do things that make sense.”

HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said the Obama-era regulation was “unworkable and ultimately a waste of time” for many cities.

Are HUD’s provisions to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule the right call? Click through to read analysis on the proposed changes.

The final rule is the result of recommendations of a 2010 report from the Government Accountability Office; stakeholders and HUD program participants who had asked for clarification, technical assistance, better compliance, and more meaningful outcomes; and feedback from significant public input and comments received during the final rule's development.