Senator Warren advocated for the investigation after a federal judge blocked the pause of grants to the agency. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently announced it would investigate…
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HUD Approves Emergency Mortgage Aid for Flooding in Juneau, Alaska
Nearly 300 homes still damaged by glacial outburst in August. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a disaster declaration for Juneau, Alaska this week, issuing…
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HUD Announces Fair Housing Partnership with North Carolina Central University
The agency will pair university students with fair housing attorneys across the nation. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a partnership last month that is…
Read MoreHUD Charges New Hampshire Landlord for Unlawfully Seeking Eviction
The property manager conducted a background check on long-term tenant after a fair housing complaint. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a New Hampshire…
Read MoreTreasury Department Allocates $100 Million to Affordable Housing
The investment is intended to address mortgage inflation caused by the housing shortage. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced that $100 million in financing is now available…
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HUD Distributes $30 Million to Fair Housing Organizations
Funding was awarded to ensure compliance through investigations, tests, and reviews. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $30 million to fund fair housing enforcement…
Read MoreHUD Submits Report on Human Trafficking Housing Needs to Congress
18 months of research reveals unique hurdles facing formerly trafficked individuals. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report on the housing needs of survivors…
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Federal Agencies Request Data Transparency from Utility Companies
HUD, DOE, and EPA write joint letter pushing for free and public utility data Leaders from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Energy (DOE),…
Read MoreHUD Secretary Writes Open Letter on Junk Fees for Renters
A group will be assembled by the president’s administration to advance legislation that addresses the issue. The Department of Housing and Urban Development released an open letter from…
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HUD Rule Would Require Community Equity Plans
Proposed rules revamp fair housing commitments. A new rule from the Housing and Urban Development Department would require localities and states to submit equity plans every five years…
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