Tag Archives: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD’s new office will administer the Department’s Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, a code that establishes standards for the design and construction of manufactured homes to assure quality, durability, safety, and affordability.

HUD and Terner Labs at UC Berkeley will bring together leadership in the public sector, housing experts, researchers, technologists, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and others to explore advances at the forefront of the housing industry.

Reductions in the Section 184 Indian Home Loan will make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Native American families by saving an average of $500 in the first year on mortgage payments through fee reductions.

In an upcoming webinar geared toward the REO market, a panel of experts will discuss the risks associated with squatters, and how to take the appropriate measures in addressing the problems they cause.

The Department kicks off the month of June by focusing its attention on the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy home by addressing home-based hazards, including reducing moisture and mold, and maintaining indoor air quality.

HUD has planned a number of events throughout the month, including the launch of the Housing Counseling Awareness Campaign and House Party 2.0, highlighting the benefits of housing counseling and efforts to close the racial homeownership gap.

A new round of HUD funding will strengthen coordination among public housing authorities, public child welfare agencies, and Continuums of Care.

HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule seeks to provide for more robust community engagement, streamline processes for funding recipients, and provide greater transparency.

HUD will introduce rulemaking, establish a process for individualized assessments, and outline guidelines for public housing authorities to remove barriers to safe, affordable housing for people with criminal records.

A new publication from HUD focuses on land usage and zoning to spotlight reforms that state and local governments can adopt to increase the nation’s housing inventory.