U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Today, HUD awarded nearly $3.6 million to help end homelessness in Oklahoma and Texas communities that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl. These critical grants will help house people who've historically been excluded from federal disaster assistance.

CPD is thrilled to support HUD in launching the Section 108: Legacy Challenge. CDBG funding transforms communities, but we know it isn’t enough to address all your community’s housing needs. Through this challenge, multiply your CDBG grant power by accessing a Section 108 Loan Guarantee to develop a housing fund or invest in a transformational project. Borrow up to 5 times your CDBG allocation in flexible, low-cost, low-interest financing. To find out more about the challenge and attend our upcoming informational webinar, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dK_GVTE6. #HUDLegacyChallenge

On the heels of the 25th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., HUD is taking new policy actions to better utilize Mainstream Vouchers and help persons with disabilities find homes in their community that meet their needs and preferences. Learn more about Mainstream Vouchers and the new policy changes: https://lnkd.in/eBKyijVj

HUD will now provide rental assistance and supportive housing services to Native American veterans facing homelessness. Today’s announcement underscores our continued efforts to expand and improve affordable housing options for homeless Native American veterans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7SkMnfQ

Want to learn more about HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program? Check out these #DYKs and find out more at http://HUD.gov/CDBG50th. #CDBG50 #PoweringWhatsPossible

NEW: HUD is awarding more than $3.7 million to help low-income elderly Americans age in place through low-cost, high impact modifications to their homes. Read more about these awards: https://lnkd.in/e3pQJsRZ

Today, President Biden issued a letter to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. “This program has supported lifechanging projects in the more than 1,200 jurisdictions and hundreds of Tribes it serves.” — President Biden

Today, HUD celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which created several programs that are critical to HUD’s mission of providing all Americans with access to quality, safe, affordable homes in strong, inclusive communities. Read more about how these programs have benefited millions of American families: https://lnkd.in/eWGPTphY

#ICYMI: HUD is joining the White House and more than 25 federal agencies in a whole-of-government approach to reduce the negative impacts of extreme heat. Read more about the first-ever National Heat Strategy:

HUD’s National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA) is partnering with the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies to offer training for fair housing practitioners and protect residents everywhere from housing discrimination.