The Latest Breaking News from HUD

Scott Turner's Confirmation Hearing Highlights Housing Policy Priorities

Scott Turner's confirmation hearing for housing secretary addresses homelessness, HUD reform, and fair housing initiatives.

Top News · Jan 17, 2025

Feds refer Texas’ Harvey funding discrimination case to Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored white residents in rural areas when it distributed $1 billion in Harvey aid in 2021.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

Scott Turner says HUD is failing its mission and outlines plan for more housing

Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

Biggest Losers of 2024: Black MAGA

Despite efforts to curry favor with Trump this year, Black MAGA figures were snubbed or dropped altogether

Salon · Dec 31, 2024

US homelessness up 18 percent in last year amid cost of living crisis

Continued rise in homelessness in the United States driven largely by lack of affordable housing options, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

US saw dramatic rise in homelessness at start of 2024, housing agency says

US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports largest increase among families with children

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2024

Congress Allocates 0 Billion For Disaster Relief Funding

Congress approves 0+ billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, including FEMA funding and assistance for farmers, roads, and communities.

Top News · Dec 21, 2024

Rocket Mortgage Files Suit Against US Department Of Housing And Urban Development: 'We Will Not Stand Idly By'

Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) has filed suit against the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) related to regulations involving independent licensed appraisers.

Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024

Trump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy – and Trump’s own comments and history suggest that’s unlikely

Donald Trump has picked former football player Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. While not much is known about Turner’s positions as he awaits confirmation by the Senate, Trump’s selection draws attention to the incoming administration’s housing policies.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024

Big City, Little Reforms

The final version of New York's "City of Yes" reforms makes modest liberalizing changes to the city's zoning code.

Reason · Nov 26, 2024