Turner Promises HUD Will Support Homebuilders by Reducing Regulations at ‘Made In America’ Showcase
HUD Secretary to Push for Innovation in Homebuilding Scott Turner, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is set to advocate for a wave of deregulation and innovation aimed at homebuilders during the upcoming sixth Annual Innovative Housing Showcase. This event, part of the America 250 celebration, will take place on the National Mall […]
Dorms divided by race? HUD looking into universities regarding ‘identity-based’ living situations
The Trump administration is looking into two universities that receive federal funds, amid claims they are infringing civil rights laws with their race-based student housing options. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which received more than $322 million in federal funding for the fiscal year 2024, there are five so-called “Defined Residential Communities.” These communities […]
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. describes HUD suspension as excessive.
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands has expressed strong disapproval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after it halted procurements linked to the territory’s housing finance authority. This decision stems from worries about potential fraud and misuse of nearly $2 billion designated for disaster recovery efforts. Bryan, affiliated with […]
HUD Halts Virgin Islands Housing Fund Due to Fraud
HUD Cuts Funding to Virgin Islands Housing Authority The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Monday that it has halted federal funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA), citing years of fraud and mismanagement linked to nearly $2 billion in hurricane relief funds. HUD Secretary Scott Turner is intensifying […]
Trump’s HUD investigates claims of racially-based dormitories at two prominent universities
Trump Administration Investigates University Dormitory Programs The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota, prompted by complaints that their dormitory programs may be funneling students into campus housing based on race. An accusation from the Equal Protection Project, which was obtained, claims that UConn […]
Housing costs have increased due to illegal immigration, says HUD Secretary Turner.
HUD Secretary Discusses Efforts to Tackle Rising Home Prices Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner recently shared insights regarding the Trump administration’s approach to managing escalating home prices, which he claims are linked to President Joe Biden’s open border policies. In an exclusive conversation with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair, […]
Improper use of federal funds leads to HUD halting financial support for LA homeless services agency due to fraud issues
Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency Faces Funding Issues Los Angeles’ primary agency for homeless services has lost federal funding after failing to effectively address fraud concerns. This follows a previous cut in county funding. A letter from the Fraud Elimination Task Force, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), notified the […]
Chip Roy Proposes Legislation to Stop HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities
New Legislation to Halt Housing Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants Rep. Chip Roy from Texas is set to introduce a new bill aimed at preventing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from granting funds to states and cities that offer housing aid to undocumented immigrants or maintain sanctuary policies. The proposed Illegal Alien […]
HUD urges real estate sector to provide neighborhood school and crime information after listing platforms ceased under Biden: ‘Incorrectly linked to racial bias’
HUD Encourages Sharing School and Crime Data with Homebuyers The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a call to real estate agents on Friday, encouraging them to provide potential homebuyers with essential information about schools and crime rates in neighborhoods. This comes after platforms like Redfin and Trulia stopped sharing such data amidst […]
Trump’s HUD focuses on public housing loopholes and introduces suggested work regulations
Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Housing Policy This week, the Trump administration has taken steps toward significant modifications in the policies surrounding public and subsidized housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently wrapped up the public comment period for a proposed rule that would restrict housing assistance, specifically targeting non-U.S. citizens. The […]