Funding was awarded to ensure compliance through investigations, tests, and reviews. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $30 million to fund fair housing enforcement…
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HUD Submits Report on Human Trafficking Housing Needs to Congress
18 months of research reveals unique hurdles facing formerly trafficked individuals. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report on the housing needs of survivors…
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Federal Agencies Request Data Transparency from Utility Companies
HUD, DOE, and EPA write joint letter pushing for free and public utility data Leaders from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Energy (DOE),…
Read MoreHUD Secretary Writes Open Letter on Junk Fees for Renters
A group will be assembled by the president’s administration to advance legislation that addresses the issue. The Department of Housing and Urban Development released an open letter from…
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HUD Rule Would Require Community Equity Plans
Proposed rules revamp fair housing commitments. A new rule from the Housing and Urban Development Department would require localities and states to submit equity plans every five years…
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HUD to Hold Young Adult Homeownership Meeting
Secretary Fudge will hold a virtual “house party” on November 1. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced that she will be holding a virtual…
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HUD Funds Grants to Address Housing Discrimination
Over $28 million is being made available for education, outreach, testing, and enforcement. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Friday that it is making…
Read MoreHUD Addresses Disability Housing Discrimination
Maryland condominium levied monthly fine against child bone transplant patient. Last week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development stepped in to enforce the Fair Housing Act at…
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White House Addresses Home Valuation Discrepancy
New Freddie Mac report finds concerning difference in appraisals. The White House released an action plan last week to address racial bias in the home appraisal process. The…
Read MoreFHA Lifts Some Temporary Transaction Underwritings
Rolls back measures put in place April 2020. On Monday, The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that they would be removing temporary COVID-19 underwriting mitigants for multifamily transactions…
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