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fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump Administration Will Shut Down 7 Major Housing Discrimination Cases

HUD plans to end seven investigations into housing discrimination despite prior findings of civil rights violations.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Congress mulls housing cuts

The House Committee on Appropriations will markup the fiscal year 2026 spending plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, with discretionary funds totaling $67.8 billion.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD offers foreclosure relief to Texans saddled by floods

The flash floods have claimed the lives of more than 100 Americans and displaced countless others. It is an unfathomable tragedy, and HUD will continue to provide resources and support.
Renovation
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Zwift Levels Up for Summer: Fitness Trends & Custom HUD Launching Soon

Zwift introduces updates that enhance training insights and improve virtual racing experience.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Civil rights groups sue HUD for withholding fair housing grants

The suit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council (TFHC) in the U.S. District Court alleges that HUD's refusal to distribute funds under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Social justice
fromNational Mortgage News
1 month ago

Ex-HUD staffer pleads guilty to false claim over remote work

Baker submitted timesheets to HUD certifying that she worked hours for the government agency that she never actually did.
US politics
#housing-policy
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Trump administration is working on a plan for time limits on rental aid

HUD plans to limit federal rental subsidies duration and add work requirements, impacting millions of low-income families.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD officially ditches Weaver building for new HQ

Relocating is about more than just changing buildings; it's about a mission-minded shift that we hope will inspire every employee.
Washington DC
#nsf
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

HUD to move into the National Science Foundation headquarters, no current plan on where to relocate NSF employees

HUD will relocate its headquarters to NSF's building in Alexandria, enhancing staff safety and efficiency without a set timeline for the transition.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Senate confirms Andrew Hughes as HUD's deputy secretary

Andrew Hughes has been confirmed as HUD's chief of staff, reflecting partisan support primarily from Republicans.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD is more vulnerable to fraud after staff cuts

If staff in these offices are cut and if offices are closed... the losses could greatly delay or potentially disrupt core office functions.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

TCB's appeal against Ginnie Mae will proceed

The dispute over HECM-backed Securities (HMBS) tails did not override Ginnie Mae’s authority over mortgages, a ruling expressed by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk on April.
Miscellaneous
#public-housing
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD walks back mortgage default guidance as too burdensome'

Through the new guidance, HUD is providing lenders with more flexibility in borrower engagement while adjusting certain requirements established under ML 2024-24.
Remodel
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge steps into HUD funding dispute as Harvard-White House feud escalates

Cambridge's Welcoming Community Ordinance grants everyone equal treatment regardless of immigration status. Complying with HUD's new demands would endanger compliance with the ordinance.
Boston food
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

HUD and ICE Collude to Target Mixed-Status Families

Federal housing assistance faces significant cuts under Trump's budget proposal, risking homelessness for thousands of Americans.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Iowa county takes action to support aging in place

A new program in Polk County assists income-eligible seniors in home renovations to promote independence and safety.
The initiative helps seniors stay in their homes, maintaining dignity and reducing relocation needs.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

House official cites HUD, CFPB cuts as keys to pass Trump tax bill

Rep. Hill's committee aims to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the next decade through specific budgetary actions.
fromKqed
2 months ago

New Trump Administration Rules Could Cut Off Crucial Federal Homelessness Funding | KQED

"We've seen this kind of dynamic with the Trump administration again and again, where they're placing unlawful and unconstitutional conditions on federal funding," Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti said.
San Francisco
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD announces $1.1B in funding for affordable housing in Tribal lands

HUD announces funding to address unique housing challenges in Tribal communities.
Tribes in 36 states will receive varying amounts to support affordable housing initiatives.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

MBA urges overhaul of mortgage rules in letter to OMB

The MBA's response emphasizes the need to roll back certain regulatory measures it believes hamper the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the mortgage industry.
Business
NYC parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD blames Biden for lapse of emergency housing voucher funding

Funding for emergency housing vouchers is set to end prematurely, affecting thousands of recipients due to inflation and rising housing costs.
#housing
Renovation
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This government program made indoor air cleaner and saved Americans money. Now Trump wants to kill it

The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for vital housing retrofit programs threaten the health and safety of millions of vulnerable Americans.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
Renovation
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This government program made indoor air cleaner and saved Americans money. Now Trump wants to kill it

The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for vital housing retrofit programs threaten the health and safety of millions of vulnerable Americans.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Housing Assistance Programs on the Chopping Block Under Trump's $163B Budget Cut Proposal

Trump's 2026 budget proposes significant cuts to federal housing assistance programs, reducing reliance on federal oversight.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD's housing policies

The recent HUD changes pose a threat to transgender housing rights, signaling a retreat from protections established under previous administrations.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC sues Trump's Housing and Urban Development Department over unlawful' housing grant demands | amNewYork

The lawsuit challenges allegedly unconstitutional conditions on housing grants imposed by HUD under the Trump administration.
NYC startup
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

DOGE put a college student in charge of using AI to rewrite regulations

Sweet's role at HUD raises questions about his qualifications and the redundancy of his tasks.
Limited information is available about Sweet's background and previous work experience.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD secretary open to withholding federal funding from cities over homelessness

We have to take inventory of that and study and research what's going on and what's not being done. One thing about this is taxpayer money.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

Sweet is utilizing AI tools to propose rewrites in HUD regulations, but the effectiveness and calculation methods are unclear.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

FHA walks back Biden-era restrictions on foreclosed property sales

HUD is rescinding ineffective post-foreclosure sales policies to combat property deterioration and reduce losses.
CWCOT provisions can be implemented immediately while updates to the Handbook will follow.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD reinstates nonprofit's affordable housing grants after appeal

HUD's reinstatement of funding allows Enterprise Community Partners to continue supporting distressed communities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Acting HUD watchdog's memo targets fraud, tech and safety issues

Resolving 31 open and new recommendations is crucial for HUD to mitigate fraud, enhance conditions for residents, and improve technology modernization strategies.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Senator to Scott Turner: HUD workplace needs reform

HUD faces allegations of taxpayer-funded time misuse and locality pay inaccuracies that require urgent reforms.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Your Emotional Support Animal at Risk: Know Your Rights Under the Fair Housing Act

Emotional support animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act, requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Lawyers at major firm sound off on reverse mortgage issues

Understanding the regulation of reverse mortgages is crucial for plaintiffs' attorneys to effectively address litigation concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As Trump jettisons its staff, HUD puts its D.C. headquarters up for sale

HUD Secretary Scott Turner has described the current building as 'the ugliest building in D.C.' and emphasized a focus on creating a workplace that embodies efficiency and accountability.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Aims to Sell Housing Department Headquarters

The Trump administration plans to sell and relocate the HUD headquarters to reduce federal real estate and costs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD makes it official it will seek new headquarters

HUD is relocating from the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD and DOGE target mixed immigration status households

HUD Secretary Scott Turner established an MOU with DHS to remove undocumented individuals from taxpayer-funded housing, asserting the focus should be on American citizens in need.
NYC politics
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