Links in “HUD”

HUD unveiled the HUD Resource Locator app and website that provides real-time access to HUD housing information and will enable greater connectivity for those involved in aiding individuals with respect to housing assistance. [8/14/15]

After HUD took action against two Texas lenders for 11 alleged violations of Fair Housing Administration (FHA) rules, deceptive fees, and quality control and annual certification violations, it was decided that these lenders will pay a civil money penalty of $169,419 and will no longer be FHA approved. [8/11/15]

A South Dakota property owner was charged with discrimination for refusing to allow a resident with disabilities the use of his wheelchair in the apartment. This charge will be taken to court and damages will be paid based on the judge’s decision. [8/3/15]

Fair housing is an issue that everyone can relate to, and HUD has finalized a rule which will further the arm of fair housing. HUD’s final rule is meant to provide better protection and communication when it comes to the Fair Housing Act. [7/16/15]

HUD recently announced its winners for the prestigious and highly-coveted “HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes” award. Four model programs were selected around the country for their consistent and valiant efforts to improve the health of lower-income residents in their area. [7/15/15]

HUD announced the release of its final rule entitled Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing that is designed to equip communities that receive HUD funding with data and tools to help them meet long-standing fair housing obligations in their use of HUD funds. The final rule has received strong affirmation from civic and housing leaders nationwide with highlights presented in the release. [7/10/15]

The HUD announced a new final rule to help communities receiving HUD funding to meet fair housing obligations. The rule creates a streamlined Assessment of Fair Housing planning process to assist in analyzing fair housing choice challenges and determine responses to fair housing barriers. [7/9/15]

HUD has finalized a rule which clarifies and simplifies existing fair housing obligations and is designed to help communities analyze and address fair housing challenges. [7/8/15]

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development announced that 40 states and local communities will compete in the second and final phase of HUD's "National Disaster Resilience Competition." The competition is designed to help areas recover from past disasters while improving their ability to withstand future extreme events. Almost 1$ billion is available to help these hard-hit areas. [6/23/15]

A Salt Lake City, Utah, apartment building has been charged with violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against persons with disabilities. Discrimination based on disability is one of the most common complaints filed with HUD. [6/15/15]