U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

10/30/2020

We recently awarded $10 million through the HUD Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) to help hard working Americans become homeowners. Read more:https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_185

10/29/2020

Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead in your water! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#findout

10/29/2020

You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/infographic-lead-drinking-water

10/29/2020

We recently awarded over $9 million to 13 universities and public health organizations to help protect children and seniors from exposure to housing related health hazards such as pests, asthma triggers and lead. Read more:https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_186

10/28/2020

You can help stop scams. When you see a scam or suspicious business practice, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Visit ➡️ https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.

10/27/2020

ICYMI, it's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a time to highlight lead safety in the home. #HUDHealthyHomes #NLPPW2020 Read more: http://ow.ly/YGkv50C4ngh

10/27/2020

Did you know children’s hands and toys can pick up household dust or exterior soil contaminated by lead? Be sure to move children’s outdoor play areas away from bare soil and the sides of your home. Wet-mop floors and wet-wipe surfaces indoors often to reduce the risk of lead exposure. https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead#soil

10/22/2020

Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a new fraud reporting website, making it easier for consumers to report scams and bad business practices. Learn more ➡️ https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.

10/22/2020

The Federal Housing Administration launched its new automated underwriting system for lenders who are originating FHA-insured mortgages, allowing lenders to electronically submit loan application data for single-family forward mortgages. https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_179

10/20/2020

Federal Housing Administration single-family insured homeowners who are experiencing financial hardship due to the #COVID19 pandemic now have until December 31 to request an initial forbearance from their mortgage servicer. The FHA requires mortgage servicers to provide up to six months of COVID-19 forbearance when requested by the homeowner, and up to an additional six months of forbearance if requested by the homeowner. Read more https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_176.

10/20/2020

Today, we awarded more than $12.5 million in supplemental housing counseling grants to support housing counseling services, including foreclosure avoidance & rental counseling services used by many families as they work to recover from the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_177

10/17/2020

House Keys: From Homeless to HUD-VASH

In the latest episode of House Keys, we talk to Earl, a Navy veteran, and a HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing recipient. He discusses his struggles with homelessness and how the voucher gave him a new outlook on life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hud-podcast-house-keys/id1529472890 #HumansofHUD

10/16/2020

House Keys is now available on Apple Podcast! Head over to our page to subscribe and hear from policy experts, change-makers, and the people we serve ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hud-podcast-house-keys/id1529472890.

10/16/2020

“Assistance animals aren’t pets; they make it easier for persons with disabilities to perform life’s daily functions," said Anna María Farías, HUD Assistant Secretary. Read our charge about a NY condo association and disability discrimination: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_169

10/15/2020

Did you know that housing discrimination based on national origin is illegal? National Origin discrimination includes discrimination because of your ancestry or ethnicity. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, and disability. Contact HUD if you believe you are being treated differently based on national origin. #FairHousing #CallHUD

10/13/2020

U.S. Surgeon General: "Get Your Flu Shot"

The best way to stop the spread of the coronavirus is to protect yourself from influenza by getting your annual flu shot. Listen to the U.S. Surgeon General and protect our most vulnerable by getting your flu shot. Learn more at vaccines.gov.
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10/09/2020

Calling all grad students and faculty! Interested in creating a real-world solution that strengthens the design and production of livable, sustainable housing for low- and moderate-income communities? Enter the 2021 Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition. Add an impressive achievement to your resume, and you could even earn prize money for your effort! For more information and to register, please visit https://www.huduser.gov/portal/challenge/home.html.

10/09/2020

Making poor housing conditions healthier

"As a physician, a father, and a grandfather, I cannot overstate how proud I am of the fact that nearly one million young children no longer face the disastrous developmental impacts of lead in their day to day lives from these efforts." Secretary Ben Carson https://www.observertoday.com/opinion/commentary/2020/10/making-poor-housing-conditions-healthier/

During my time as a pediatric neurosurgeon, I saw firsthand the importance of a healthy place to call home for the physical and mental wellbeing of a family. It always pained me to send a young child home from the hospital when I knew they were not returning to a healthy home. That’s why I […]

10/09/2020

Housing and Urban Development designates Lubbock EnVision Center

"The newly designated #EnVisionCenter sits on 26 acres of land that was formerly a Super KMart. It has been transformed into a $20 million investment in the community, aimed at revitalizing an important corridor of the Central Lubbock community." https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/housing-and-urban-development-designates-lubbock-envision-center/

LUBBOCK Texas – On Thursday, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designated the YWCA building off of 62nd Street and University Avenue as one of eight EnVision centers in Tex…

10/08/2020

Whether you're looking to buy a home or find a place to rent, a HUD-approved housing counselor can assist you through the process. Find one near you ➡️ hud.gov/findacounselor.

10/08/2020

The Gary Housing Authority’s EnVision Center in Indiana recently hosted the first in-person job fair in the area since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with Indiana’s WorkOne organization. Approximately 15 employers were onsite collecting applications and providing hiring information to more than 100 attendees. Each employer station was socially distanced and equipped with plastic guards for safe interaction. Masks and gloves were also available to attendees.
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“It was so great to see so many partners and employers gathering safely to assist our residents in securing viable employment. Providing housing is only part of the narrative. Delivering services that improve their quality of life is part of our charge as well.” Gary Housing Authority Executive Director Julian Marsh.
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Two more job fairs are scheduled for October 21 and 28. For more information, visit https://garyhousing.org/.

09/30/2020

Humans of HUD: Gary Hugley

After Gary’s mother passed away, he took on the responsibility of providing for his younger siblings. Through the local housing authority’s Section 3 program and lots of persistence, he was able to find employment to help put him on the path to self-sufficiency. This week, Secretary Ben Carson announced the revised Section 3 rule. The final rule will help bring economic opportunities to HUD-assisted families through sustainable jobs while reducing the regulatory barriers on the communities who receive funds https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_159. #HumansofHUD

09/30/2020

Yesterday in Chicago, Midwest Regional Administrator Joe Galvan joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city officials to celebrate the grand opening of Montclare Senior Residences in Calumet Heights. The 134-unit mixed-income building will provide affordable housing for independent seniors 62 and older on the city’s far South Side.
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This project is a collaborative effort between the Federal Housing Administration’s Section 221(d)(4) loan, a project-based Section 8 voucher contract between HUD and the Chicago Housing Authority, and additional financing from several partners. Of the 134 units, 104 will be set aside for low and very low-income households earning no more than 60% of the area median income. Thirty-four units will be reserved for tenants with a Section 8 rental assistance voucher, 21 for residents referred by the Statewide Referral Network and 30 units will be market-rate apartments.
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“While HUD is leading the fight to ensure decent, safe, and affordable housing for all Americans, we look forward to continuing to work alongside partners so that our common vision is a lived reality for all who call this great nation home.” Regional Administrator, Joe Galvan

09/29/2020

Touchpoints

Have you lived through, or are you experiencing a disaster? Share your frustrations, what’s been helpful, most important, even advice by 10/9: https://go.usa.gov/xGvHz Our team at HUD is part of a Federal-wide sprint to better understand and improve this journey in real-time.

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09/21/2020

Calling all Public Housing Authorities! Join us this Thursday at 3 pm EDT to learn more about our Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition. Register at ➡️ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hIYNqzrQSSCdtzvnooAlFA.

09/18/2020

Happy birthday, Secretary Ben Carson! 🎂 Thank you for your leadership as we ensure all Americans have access to safe and affordable housing. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day.

09/16/2020

Sexual Harassment in housing is illegal. Learn more about preventing it through our Sexual Harassment training. Watch videos, read fact sheets and complete a training module to learn more about sexual harassment prevention. https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/sexualharassment

09/16/2020

Getting Rent Help Gives Foster Youth a Chance to Reach Their Goals - My Oregon News

“Having this voucher [FYI] helped us get off the streets. My goals now are to have a full-time job, get our own place, and to be able to take care of our kid.” https://www.myoregon.gov/2020/08/28/getting-rent-help-gives-foster-youth-a-chance-to-reach-their-goals/?fbclid=IwAR0W6nicozDkZ_FYTZMpQKygRzBKYlS8E6xgZXbeFlx8CrdSOLjSQst333E

DHS distributes game-changing HUD housing voucher to youth who have been in foster care and who are homeless or at risk of being homeless

09/15/2020

Want to help close the digital divide in your community? Apply today to join ConnectHomeUSA’s 2020 Community Cohort by September 18. https://connecthomeusa.org/2020-final-community-cohort-application

09/09/2020

#OnthisDay in 1965, President Johnson signed legislation to establish our Department as a new cabinet-level agency. The following year, Robert C. Weaver was sworn in to serve as HUD's first Secretary and became the first African American Cabinet member.

09/03/2020

ICYMI, HUD welcomes the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity to the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) to help combat housing discrimination in Georgia. Read more: http://ow.ly/ZcGs50BhnrT

09/02/2020

Calling all grad students! Join us this Thursday at 3 pm EDT to learn more about our Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition and how you can help strengthen affordable housing. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wr8lgQphSHGnZe454yNPJg

09/01/2020

Secretary Ben Carson continues his Summer Reading Series this week with special guest Marissa Regni, the Principal Second Violin of National Symphony Orchestra The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Together they are reading, “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” by Lloyd Moss.

08/28/2020

Are you or someone you know recovering from Hurricane #Laura? A HUD-approved housing counselor can assist you through the process. Find one in your community http://hud.gov/findacounselor.

08/27/2020

FHA Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners Through Year End | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the third extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for homeowners with FHA-insured single-family mortgages through the end of the year. The extension provides an additional four months of housing security to homeowners, as they work to recover financially from the adverse impacts of the pandemic.

“For so many first-time homebuyers and others who relied on FHA insurance to achieve homeownership, this extension provides an additional measure of peace-of-mind and security, along with the fact that we do not require a lump sum payment at the end of any forbearance period. Right now, it’s important that those affected by COVID-19 focus on the immediate priorities of regaining their financial footing, without the additional stress of dealing with a foreclosure action.” FHA Commissioner Dana Wade

https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_134

WASHINGTON - Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the third extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through December 31, 2020, for homeowners with FHA-insured single family mortgages covered under the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This extens...