HUD News

The increasing use of impact fees raises serious concerns about the effect of impact fees will have on the affordability of housing.

HUD announces the release of its latest analysis of the housing market, based on performance numbers of housingproduction, sales, affordability, and multi-family housing unit production.

If a police officer or teacher lives in the neighborhood where theywork, will there be a reduction in crime in that neighborhood?

HUD will provide $156 million to fund open space and design improvements, as well as economic development, in Lower Manhattan.

HUD and the Department of Labor are teaming up to provide permanent housing and jobs to chronically homeless individuals.

Welfare exiters receiving vouchers are employed closer to their homes, spend less time commuting to work, and have greater access to job openings.

HUD has had a significant influence on the design and construction of much of the nations' housing stock.

HUD report says increasing minority homeownership will stimulate the economy.

A majority of people inquiring about a home loan receive equal treatment but there is still room for improvement in the number of minorities facing discrimination by mortgage lending institutions, according to a new report released by HUD.

HUD's grant focuses new emphasis on homeownership opportunities, faith-based groups, and accountability.

A report issued by Deloitte & Touche says the FHA's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund is in its strongest financial condition.

HUD announced Tucson is the nation's newest Empowerment Zone, eligible to share in an estimated $17 billion in tax incentives to stimulate job growth, promote economic development and create affordable housing opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases fiscal year 2002 income limits.

Rehabilitation of aging housing is a major resource for meeting the Nation's affordable housing needs.

Small multifamily properties account for 88 percent of the unsubsidized, affordable rental housing stock.

HUD publishes an updated version of "Smart Codes in Your Community: A Guide to Building Rehabilitation Codes."

Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez and New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani today announced a five-year plan to save affordable housing for 1,500 families.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $900,000 in an educational grant to help communities ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.

HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards go to Phoenix, AZ, Macon, GA, Chicago, IL, Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, Kind County, WA, and Boston, MA.

For the second year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the University of Maryland will offer a master's degree in public policy with a concentration in public housing administration.