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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development are moving to consolidate environmental reviews and physical inspections for federally supported rural housing, implementing a new …
USDA, HUD Move to Streamline Rural Housing Reviews Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — About 70 Chester County families receiving federal emergency housing assistance are expected to retain their rental subsidies as a temporary voucher program ends, avoiding the need …
Chester County Housing Aid Continues as Voucher Program Ends Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is pressing the Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a congressionally authorized home-repair program modeled on Pennsylvania’s approach, arguing that delays …
Fetterman Presses HUD to Launch Federal Home Repair Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development is imposing a one-year deadline tied to completion of construction for administrative Fair Housing Act complaints alleging inaccessible design in …
HUD Limits Fair Housing Claims Over Building Accessibility Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is directing communities toward a treatment-first approach to homelessness and substance use, releasing a federal toolkit that prioritizes addiction and mental-health services alongside housing …
HHS, HUD Push Treatment-First Model for Homelessness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed changes to federal manufactured housing standards that would allow new multi-story designs, a regulatory shift intended to expand …
HUD Proposal Clears Path for Multi-Story Manufactured Homes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making $193 million available to communities nationwide to combat youth homelessness, funding programs designed to expand housing options …
HUD Opens $193 Million Youth Homelessness Funding Competition Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homelessness in the United States declined 3.3% in 2025 after reaching a record high the previous year, though the number of people experiencing homelessness remained 26% higher …
The Latest Homelessness Report Contains One Unexpected Turn Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities nationwide will soon be able to apply for federal homelessness funding under a revised program that places greater emphasis on services beyond permanent housing.
New Homeless Funding Plan Signals Major Policy Shift Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal policy change will allow more newly built homes to qualify for government-backed mortgages, after officials rescinded an energy standard they say raised construction costs and …
Housing Rule Reversal Could Cut New Home Costs by $20K Read More