Page values for "Department of Housing and Urban Development"

The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD works to ensure fair housing, increase homeownership, support community development, increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination, and strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy.

451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410

$60.1 billion

HUD provides services aimed at promoting homeownership, supporting community development, increasing access to affordable housing, and providing rental assistance. Key services include mortgage insurance programs through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), public housing programs, housing vouchers (Section 8), community development block grants, fair housing enforcement, disaster recovery assistance, and support for homeless individuals, veterans, the elderly, and those with disabilities through various housing and urban development initiatives.

HUD oversees regulations related to housing finance, fair housing, community development, public housing, housing assistance, urban planning, environmental reviews in housing development, lead hazard control, and emergency shelter grants. This includes enforcing laws against housing discrimination, setting standards for the construction and maintenance of public housing, managing the distribution of federal funds for housing and urban development, and ensuring compliance with housing quality standards.