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FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION SEEKS FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FINANCING FOR PROPERTIES WITH ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Proposed policy changes would expand the use of affordable FHA-insured financing for homes with Accessory Dwelling Units WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published for feedback a draft update to its requirements for insuring mortgages on...
HUD FAIR HOUSING PARTNERS REACH $3 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING PROVIDERS RESOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a groundbreaking $3 million settlement reached by two of its fair housing enforcement partners, the State of California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and Project Sentinel. The settlement...
HUD Extends Comment Period on the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is extending the public comment date for its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule by 14 days, to April 24, 2023. HUD has submitted a notice to the Federal Register, which can be found here. HUD...
New High-Speed Internet Guide Highlights Unprecedented Funding to Support Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new guidebook for states and organizations to consider when deploying high-speed Internet service projects. The guide will help Public Housing Authorities, Multifamily Owners and...
HUD Restores “Discriminatory Effects” Rule
Department to rescind 2020 Fair Housing Act rule and restore 2013 policy to eradicate discriminatory practices from the housing market WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has submitted to the Federal...