Office of Multifamily Housing Programs
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Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MFH) oversees HUD's efforts in providing affordable housing through multifamily structures, focusing on those with lower incomes, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Mission
The mission of MFH is to ensure the availability of affordable, high-quality multifamily housing options. It works to develop, finance, and preserve housing units by providing financial assistance, managing programs, and setting standards that promote safe, sustainable living environments for underserved populations.
Parent organization
MFH is part of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Legislation
MFH operates under the authority of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, which established HUD's role in housing development.
Partners
- Property owners and managers of multifamily housing
- Non-profit housing organizations
- State and local governments for housing initiatives
Number of employees
MFH employs approximately 1,000 individuals.
Organization structure
- Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary directs policy and operations.
- Program Administration manages the implementation of housing programs.
- Asset Management oversees the performance of multifamily properties.
- Production deals with the underwriting and closing of new loans.
List of programs
- Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
- FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Programs
- Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) and Persons with Disabilities (Section 811)
Last total enacted budget
The budget for HUD's multifamily housing programs in Fiscal Year 2023 was approximately $13.7 billion.
Leader
MFH is led by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs.
Services provided
MFH provides services through financing options like mortgage insurance for building or rehabbing multifamily properties, rental assistance to make housing affordable, grants or loans for property improvement, and technical assistance for property owners and managers to ensure compliance with housing policies and standards.
Regulations overseen
MFH oversees regulations under Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Parts 200-299, which cover multifamily housing, including property standards, tenant rights, financial management, and program participation criteria.
Headquarters address
451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Website
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for MFH; for related information, see wikipedia:United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.