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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HUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Federal Task Force Releases Report on Restoring Religious Liberty
Multi-agency findings examine policies affecting faith-based individuals and organizations. The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias recently released a report reviewing allegations of bias across several government agencies…
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DOJ Appeals District Court Injunction on HUD Housing Grants for the Homeless
Rhode Island judge halts agency policy to decrease homelessness. The Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has appealed a…
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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…
Read MoreHUD 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 Investigates Planned Muslim Community for Violating Fairing Housing Act
Secretary Turner says, “I will not stand for illegal religious or national origin discrimination in housing.” The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing…
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Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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House Passes Remainder of 2026 Fiscal Year Government Funding
The minibus measures now go to the Senate for consideration. The House of Representatives passed bills this week to fund the remainder of the federal government, including the…
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