The recommendations highlight regulatory processes, land availability, and construction timelines. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report outlining recommended practices for state and local…
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HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews for Multifamily Construction
Officials seek to streamline processes for building affordable multi-family homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to environmental review policies for multi-family housing construction…
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The new bill introduces regulations that are intended to improve affordable housing availability. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill last week on affordable housing, titled the “21st Century…
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HUD Proposes Citizenship Verification Requirement for Federally Assisted Housing
The rule would require proof of eligible status for all residents in HUD-funded housing, including mixed-status households The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced…
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HUD Conducts Fair Housing Investigation in Minneapolis
The review examines compliance with federal civil rights laws. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is conducting an…
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FTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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HUD to Host Innovative Housing Showcase on National Mall
The event will spotlight new building technologies and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will host its annual Innovative Housing Showcase…
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HUD Secretary Announces Actions to Eliminate Green Housing Mandate
All multifamily mortgage insurance premiums will be leveled. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that the Federal Housing Administration is proposing “an across-the-board leveling…
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HUD and DOI Explore Affordable Housing Construction on Federal Lands
A joint task force has been launched to fund underutilized federal properties. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of the Interior (DOI)…
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HUD Reports Rise in Homelessness in 2024
The agency’s annual report showed over 770,000 experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2024. The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently issued its annual homelessness…
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