HUD Press Releases
HUD Funding Announcements, HUD News Releases, HUD Study: Homelessness in America
Local HUD Offices
HUD: Alabama, HUD: Alaska, HUD: Arizona-Phoenix, HUD: Arizona-Tucson, HUD: Arkansas, HUD: California-Fresno, HUD: California-Los Angeles, HUD: California-Sacramento, HUD: California-San Diego, HUD: California-San Francisco
Public Housing Agencies
Organizations, Publications and Chat Areas, Alabama: Birmingham District Housing Authority of , Alabama: Huntsville Housing Authority - Welcome to, California: Alameda Housing Authority, California: Butte County Housing Authority, California: Fresno Housing Authority, California: Los Angeles Housing Authority, California: Redding Housing Authority, California: San Francisco HA, California: Santa Barbara HA, California: Ventura AHA Home
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
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 Resear
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.
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.