Tag Archives: Homelessness

The new rule prohibits the eviction of tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent from HUD-subsidized public housing and properties with project-based rental assistance in the event of a national emergency.

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden has introduced new legislation to tackle the housing affordability crisis and expand homeownership opportunities.

The Department’s Secretary, Dr. Benjamin Carson, said the state needs to loosen restrictions around the creation of housing.

A Financial Services Committee member noted that affordability challenges are “real,” while Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Congress has “failed” to address this issue.

Click through to find out what HUD's priorities will be, including initiatives involving fair housing, fighting homelessness, and supporting homeownership.

The Committee on Financial Services discussed the status of homelessness in America and gave its recommendations on how to best overcome these challenges.

From a new report on homelessness and the resignation of Deputy Pamela Patenaude to the question of the impact of a partial government shutdown, click through to learn more about what’s happening at HUD.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced new data on veteran homelessness. See what the report had to say about the states and communities that are ending veteran homelessness.

Vacant lots can lead to urban blight and increased crime rates, which is why some cities are taking action. See how communities are leveraging taxes to combat blight and create affordable housing.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will give $43 million towards youth projects to 11 communities around the country. The grants come through HUD's Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program and are earmarked for “a ...