In an effort to assist in the recovery after Hurricane Fiona made landfall, the Department has issued a new set of waivers offering regulatory and administrative relief to homeowners impacted in Puerto Rico.
Read More »Senators Call for Review of Wells Fargo’s Refi Processes
Eleven Senators call upon HUD and CFPB after a report suggested that Black and Hispanic borrowers were less likely to be approved for refis.
Read More »HUD Awards Additional COVID-19 Funds to Fight Housing Discrimination
Eleven separate HUD-recognized community programs received $2.47 million in American Rescue Plan funds to combat housing discrimination related to the pandemic.
Read More »HUD Offers Disaster Aid for Three Storm-Stricken States
Residents in Alaska, Tennessee, and Missouri impacted by recent natural disasters are now eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Read More »Maxine Waters Opposes Proposal to Alter Fair Housing Act
The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee said the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ability to carry out its mission would be “seriously compromised” if it moves forward with the proposed changes to the disparate impact standard.
Read More »House Meeting to Discuss LGBTQ Housing Discrimination ‘Long Overdue’
Testimony was heard Tuesday regarding the struggles members of the LGBTQ community face in the housing market.
Read More »How Residential Segregation Affects the Marketplace
Five decades after the signing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the legacy of past discriminatory policies still linger in many American communities. What is the state of “residential segregation” in 2018? Click through to read more.
Read More »Secretary Carson Restates HUD Commitment to Fair Housing
On Thursday, HUD Secretary Ben Carson fired back against accusations that proposed changes to the HUD mission statement represented a rolling back of the agency's commitment to fair housing practices. Carson was responding to reports earlier in the week that HUD ...
Read More »Facebook Accused of Letting Discriminatory Housing Ads Slip Through
Facebook has committed to preventing discriminatory advertising practices. However, a recent test of those policies suggests discriminatory ads may still be a problem on the site.
Read More »Housing Discrimination? Not on HUD’s Watch
In an effort to address fair housing activities, HUD has announced that it is making a multi-million dollar grant available to organizations that advocate against discriminatory acts in the housing market.
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