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Sub-Categories in Housing and Urban Development

HUD Press Releases (3)
Local HUD Offices (75)

Public Housing Agencies (103)

Web Sites in Category Housing and Urban Development

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for citizens, communities, contractors, local agencies, and researchers.

Government National Mortgage Association - Ginnie Mae - Helps expand homeownership opportunities for all Americans and provides reliable and timely information for homebuyers, mortgage finance professionals, and securities investors.

How to Apply for Federal Rent Assistance - To be eligible for most programs, your income must be at or below the maximum established for your area. If you want to apply for public housing or Section 8 certificates or vouchers, you must go to your housing authority.

HUD Discrimination Complaints - Reporting site for instances of discrimination in any HUD funded housing.

HUD Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Complaints - HUD information on reporting fraud, waste and abuse in HUD funded programs.

HUD User - Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - Contains valuable statistics for those interested in financing, developing, or managing affordable housing, including HUD-mandated rent and income levels for assisted housing programs (Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Section 8 and other) and Fair Market Rents.

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity - Creates equal housing opportunities for all Americans by administering laws that prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and familial status.

Office of Housing - Since 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has provided vital public services contributing to the health and well-being of individuals and communities through its nationally administered program. Now consolidated within the largest program office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Office of Lead Hazard Control - In December 1991 under Congressional authority, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created the Office of Lead Hazard Control (formerly named the Office of Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Poisoning Prevention).

Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - HUD's IG is the investigative body assigned to handle investigations of complaints related to HUD's funds.

Office of University Partnerships - Helping colleges and universities join with their neighbors in addressing urban problems and in enabling students, faculty, and neighborhood organizations to work together to revitalize their communities.

Renter's Kit - Guidelines for apartment hunting. How to approach the whole process systematically and know your rights.

State of the Cities Data Systems - State of the Cities 2000 Fast-Look gives access to specific cities' historical census data, current employment statistics, and county business pattern databases.

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Society > Issues > Housing
Business > Real Estate
Science > Social Sciences > Urban and Regional Planning

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