The Latest Breaking News from Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rental Lease Clauses That Can Affect a Household Budget More Than Rent

A monthly rent number often looks like the biggest expense on a lease, but that figure rarely tells the full story of housing costs. Many renters focus on rent alone and miss the fine print that quietly shapes what actually leaves a bank account each month. Lease agreements often include…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 29

Trump and government agencies are using taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for the shutdown. Is it legal?

Watchdog groups say the administration is ‘obviously’ breaking ethics laws but unlikely to face consequences as long as federal agencies are under president’s command

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

US federal agency website blames ‘radical left’ for looming shutdown

Giant red banner appears on Department of Housing and Urban Development page after lawmakers fail to reach deal

The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2025

Bronzeville high-rise near CTA Green Line to open by summer

Half the units in 43G One, a 10-story mixed-use building next to the 43rd Street station, will be affordable for lower-income residents. The second phase of the project is expected to be completed next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

Chicago gets $60 million federal grant to combat homelessness

Chicago’s grant was the biggest one in a pool of $315 million distributed nationwide. It will provide over 700 units of permanent supportive housing, as well as 50 units of short-term housing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 2, 2023

Homelessness among veterans has been cut in half since 2010, VA says

In Texas, the number of homeless veterans has dropped 65% between 2007 and 2020, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 26, 2023

HUD announces $2.8 billion in grants for homeless services

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $2.8 billion in fresh funding for homeless services organizations across the country

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

₹100-crore Chennai Shoreline Re-nourishment and Revitalisation project set to take off

A 30-km stretch will be taken up by the special purpose vehicle created for the project

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022

Lori Lightfoot’s showdown with the feds: What’s at stake for people in Chicago

The mayor calls HUD’s accusations that City Hall has engaged in environmental racism “preposterous.” The funding that’s threatened by the dispute includes money that keeps 650 people with HIV or AIDS from living on the street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2022

House Lawmakers Filed Cannabis Protection Amendments For Veterans And Folks Living In Federally Assisted Housing

House lawmakers recently introduced new amendments to a series of cannabis laws to fund parts of the federal government for the coming year, reported Mariju

Benzinga · Jul 14, 2022