Federal Funding Mixed Housing Draws Mixed Reactions
House appropriators moved a fiscal 2027 THUD bill that preserves key housing programs but hints at reductions elsewhe...
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On this HUD tag page you'll find four articles covering housing policy shifts, HUD loan trends, and probes. Learn how these updates could affect housing costs, loan eligibility, and your finances.
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HUD Urges States to Cut Fees, Simplify Codes, Permits
The U.S. housing agency released a deregulation roadmap aimed at trimming permit fees, simplifying building codes, an...
Audit Warns That Some HECM LESA Funds Could Dry Up
A federal audit released May 5 highlights a growing risk in the HECM program: LESA reserves may run dry sooner than e...
NAR Says Policies Already Align with HUD Data Guidance
The National Association of Realtors says its policies already align with HUD's new guidance on discussing neighborho...
Affordable Housing Stuck Limbo Hits Projects Nationwide
Federal rules demanding domestic-made materials for affordable housing funded with federal dollars are slowing projec...
HUD Launches Probe Into Washington Covenant Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has opened a Fair Housing Act investigation into Washington stat...
States Over Guidance They Spark HUD Fair Housing Lawsuit
A bloc of 16 attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against HUD, saying guidance to FHAP agencies could decertify ...
What HUD’s Annual Report Reveals About 2026 FHA Loans
HUD’s annual report acts like a health check for the FHA program. This article breaks down what the 2026 outlook mean...
Where Does HUD's Potential Stand in the Reforms Push
HUD agencies are weighing the next steps for HECM and HMBS after an extended public-comment period, with lenders urgi...