The institution also agreed to five-year compliance training for the Fair Housing Act. New Jersey’s OceanFirst Bank filed a proposed settlement agreeing to pay $15.1 million to settle…
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HUD Invests $69 Million in Clean Energy Renovations
Allows 10 states to support energy-efficient updates to 2,000 homes The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $69 million will be distributed to 10 states, allowing…
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HUD Settles Racial Discrimination Allegations with Harris County, Texas
The agreement requires the county to distribute a “Notice of Rights” to Hispanic neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with…
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State Department Announces Philippines Will Host Afghanis Awaiting Visas
300 eligible Afghan allies seeking asylum from the Taliban-ruled country will wait in the Philippines for the completion of processing. The State Department announced that the Philippines has…
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Justice Department Says “Crime Free” Housing Programs Likely Illegal
The administration sends letters to police departments warning of potential discrimination. The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to state and local police departments, informing them that certain…
Read MoreHUD Expands Housing Access for Veterans with Disabilities
The agency adjusted the income eligibility threshold to account for disability benefits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated the income qualifications for veterans with disabilities…
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HUD Announces Investment in Energy-Efficiency for Low-Income Housing
The funding will be distributed to renovate 4,260 homes on 32 properties. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is distributing $19 million to 32 low-income housing…
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Energy Department Launches Puerto Rico Solar Power Grant Program
$325 million is being allocated to improve local solar power infrastructure. The Department of Energy announced its new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes (Community Resilience Program) and will accept…
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HUD Proposes Making Delinquent Mortgage Program Permanent
The program seeks to facilitate the sale of affordable housing back to government, organizations The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule to make…
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules VA Housing Discriminates Against Disabled Veterans
He says disability income cannot disqualify veterans from VA Housing. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against disabled veterans by effectively…
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