HUD Archives: 2014 News Releases

01/08/2014: Missouri Apartment Owner Agrees to Pay $20,000 to Resolve Discrimination Charge (14-002)
01/09/2014: Obama Administration Announces the First Five Promise Zone Designees (14-003)
01/10/2014: HUD Awards $16.3 Million to Hundreds of Public Housing Authorities to Promote Family Self-Sufficiency (14-001)
01/10/2014: Obama Administration Releases December Housing Scorecard (14-004)
01/16/2014: Obama Administration Announces Seven Additional Cities Participating in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (14-006)
01/17/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in December (14-007)
01/17/2014: Ginnie Mae Model Receives Tacit Endorsement from International Partner: Memorandum of Understanding Between Japan and U.S. Aims to Strengthen Homeownership Internationally (http://ginniemae.gov/media_center/Pages/PressReleaseDispPage.aspx?ParamID=85)
01/24/2014: Cook Inlet Housing Authority Wins Prestigious HUD Secretary Award (14-009)
01/27/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in December (14-010)
01/30/2014: Hammond, Indiana and Hammond Housing Authority Settle Discrimination Complaint (14-008)
01/30/2014: FHA to Accept More Documents with Electronic Signatures (14-011)
02/07/2014: Obama Administration Releases January Housing Scorecard (14-012)
02/12/2014: HUD Employee Earns Prestigious Honor from Trumpet Award Foundation for Advancing Civil Rights (14-013)
02/19/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in January (14-014)
02/26/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in January (14-015)
03/04/2014: HUD Awards $2 Million to Boost Job Growth and Business Opportunities along U.S. - Mexico Border (14-016)
03/04/2014: HUD Announces Funding to Provide Permanent Housing and Services to Low-Income People with Disabilities (14-018)
03/04/2014: HUD Releases Proposed FY2015 Budget (14-019)
03/07/2014: Obama Administration Releases February Housing Scorecard (14-017)
03/14/2014: HUD Announces Finalists in Student Design and Planning Competition (14-020)
03/17/2014: HUD Provides Additional $199 Million to Help Colorado Recover from 2013 Storms and Flooding (14-022)
03/17/2014: HUD Provides Additional $128 Million to Help Illinois Recover from 2013 Flooding (14-025)
03/17/2014: HUD Provides Additional $109 Million to Help Oklahomans Recover from 2013 Tornadoes and Storms (14-026)
03/19/2014: HUD and Owner, Architect, and Builder of Missouri Condominium Settle Claim Alleging Complex Design Discriminated Against Persons with Disabilities (14-021)
03/19/2014: HUD Awards $1.8 Billion to Improve, Preserve Public Housing (14-023)
03/27/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in February (14-027)
04/01/2014: HUD Marks Fair Housing Month (14-028)
04/03/2014: HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Assistance for Washington Mudslide Victims (14-030)
04/03/2014: HUD's 'Rebuild By Design' Teams Unveil Final Proposals in Regional Resiliency Design Competition (14-031)
04/04/2014: Obama Administration Releases March Housing Scorecard (14-029)
04/08/2014: Obama Administration Renews Critical Support for Nearly 7,100 Local Homeless Programs Across the U.S. (14-032)
04/11/2014: HUD, Nebraska Reach Agreement on Language Access to Housing Programs (14-033)
04/15/2014: HUD and City of Dubuque, Iowa Settle Allegations of Discrimination Against African Americans (14-034)
04/16/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in March (14-035)
04/23/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in March (14-036)
04/24/2014: HUD Awards $29 Million to 26 Local HIV-AIDS Housing Programs (14-037)
04/24/2014: Aurora, Illinois Housing Authority Agrees to Develop 100 Units for Displaced African Americans, Families and Persons with Disabilities (14-038)
04/29/2014: HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Assistance for Arkansas Storm Victims (14-039)
05/01/2014: National Healthy Homes Conference Announces Keynote Speakers (14-040)
05/06/2014: HUD Announces Settlement with Denver-Area Landlord to Resolve Discrimination Complaint (14-041)
05/07/2014: HUD Announces Winner in Student Design and Planning Competition (14-042)
05/08/2014: HUD and Fannie Mae Announce Expansion of Green Preservation Plus (14-043)
05/09/2014: Obama Administration Releases April Housing Scorecard (14-045)
05/09/2014: HUD Announces New Renewable Energy Partnerships (14-046)
05/12/2014: Affordable Housing Developments Win HUD Secretary Design Award (14-047)
05/13/2014: FHA Takes Additional Steps to Provide Access to Credit for Underserved Borrowers (14-048)
05/14/2014: HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan's Statement on Mortgage Settlement Monitor's Report (14-049)
05/16/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in April (14-050)
05/20/2014: HUD Announces Agreement between Advocacy Groups and National Real Estate Company Ensuring Deaf Persons Have Equal Access to Housing (14-051)
05/22/2014: HUD Awards $40 Million in Housing Counseling Grants (14-053)
05/22/2014: HUD, Rebuilding Together Hosts Multiple Events Addressing Unsafe Housing (14-054)
05/22/2014: Obama Administration Announces "311" Resource for Cities Seeking Innovation and Economic Revitalization (14-055)
05/23/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in April (14-056)
05/27/2014: HUD Announces Alternative Accessibility Standard for Federally Funded Construction Projects (14-057)
05/28/2014: HUD Returns Housing Authority of New Orleans to Local Control (14-058)
05/29/2014: HUD Offers $104 Million to Clean Up Dangerous Lead and Other Hazards in Housing (14-059)
05/29/2014: HUD Marks National Foster Care Month with New Report on Housing Challenges Faced By Youth Aging Out of Foster Care (14-061)
05/30/2014: HUD and New Jersey Announce Agreement to Expand Hurricane Sandy Recovery Programs (14-062)
05/30/2014: HUD Announces Third Round of Disaster Recovery Funds to Sandy Region (14-060)
06/02/2014: HUD Announces Winning Proposals from the "Rebuild By Design" Competition (14-063)
06/03/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Release Characteristics of U.S. Homes in 2013 (14-064)
06/04/2014: Obama Administration Announces Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness (14-065)
06/05/2014: HUD Kicks Off National Homeownership Month (14-069)
06/09/2014: HUD Reaches Fair Housing Settlement with Seattle Apartment Complex Developers (14-068)
06/10/2014: HUD and Connecticut City and Housing Authority Reach Agreement Settling Claims of Discrimination Against African Americans, Hispanics, and Families (14-067)
06/10/2014: HUD and Englewood Housing Authority Settlement Creates Housing Opportunities for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities (14-066)
06/12/2014: HUD and HHS Announce Successful Test to Match Housing and Health Data to Better Understand the Needs of HUD-Assisted Households (14-070)
06/13/2014: HUD Announces $70 Million Available for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to Improve Housing and Address Mold Removal (14-071)
06/13/2014: Nation's Public Housing Authorities Join HUD's Father's Day Initiative (14-072)
06/13/2014: Obama Administration Releases May Housing Scorecard (14-074)
06/17/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in May (14-075)
06/18/2014: HUD Releases Progress Report On Sandy Rebuilding Strategy (14-076)
06/19/2014: HUD Provides Additional Funds for Nearly 900 Local Homeless Programs Across the Country (14-077)
06/19/2014: FHA Announces New Guidance Prohibiting Deceptive Marketing and Advertising Practices in Reverse Mortgage Program (14-078)
06/24/2014: HUD, Philadelphia-Area Real Estate Company Reach Agreement Resolving Racial Steering Allegations (14-081)
06/25/2014: HUD Announces Agreement with Utah-Based Credit Union Ensuring Borrowers Not Denied Mortgages Due to Maternity Leave (14-082)
06/26/2014: HUD Announces Settlement between Fair Housing Center and Hartford County Real Estate Company over Discriminatory Ads (14-083)
06/26/2014: FHA Partners with Treasury for New Efforts to Assist Struggling and Prospective Homeowners, Provide More Affordable Options for Renters (14-085)
06/30/2014: HUD Awards Nearly $120 Million to Four Communities to Revitalize Housing, Surrounding Neighborhoods (14-086)
06/30/2014: FHA Posts Single-Family Handbook Sections for Feedback - Making It Easier for Lenders to Do Business with the Agency (14-087)
07/01/2014: HUD Settles Discrimination Claim Against California Mortgage Lender Alleging It Denied Loans to Women on Maternity Leave (14-084)
07/10/2014: Obama Administration Releases June Housing Scorecard (14-088)
07/15/2014: HUD Provides Additional $58 Million to Help Colorado Recover from 2013 Storms and Flooding (14-090)
07/15/2014: HUD Provides Additional $31 Million to Help Illinois Recover from Severe 2013 Storms (14-091)
07/16/2014: Fact Sheet: National Disaster Resilience Competition
07/23/2014: HUD and New Hampshire Landlords Settle Allegations of Discrimination Against Domestic Violence Victim (14-089)
07/28/2014: Julián Castro Sworn In as Secretary for The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (14-093)
08/06/2014: HUD and VA Announce Vouchers to Help Nearly 1,000 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes (14-094)
08/07/2014: Federal Report Highlights Five Years of Progress Providing Communities with Affordable Housing, Efficient Transportation and Economic Growth (14-095)
08/12/2014: HUD and Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Reach Agreement to Improve Job Opportunities for Low-Income Residents (14-096)
08/12/2014: HUD Releases July Housing Scorecard (14-097)
08/13/2014: HUD and New Jersey Mortgage Company Settle Complaint Alleging Lending Discrimination Against Applicants Collecting Disability Income (14-098)
08/19/2014: HUD Charges Kent State University with Housing Discrimination for Refusing to Allow Support Animal in Campus Housing (14-099)
08/19/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in July (14-100)
08/21/2014: Obama Administration Settlement with Bank of America will Strengthen FHA Fund, Provide Billions in Consumer Relief (14-101)
08/25/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in July (14-102)
08/26/2014: HUD, VA, and USICH Announce 33% Drop in Veteran Homelessness Since 2010 (14-103)
08/26/2014: FHA to Eliminate "Post Payment" Interest Charges (14-104)
09/11/2014: HUD Awards $3 Million to 13 Public Housing Agencies to Support Emergency, Safety and Security Needs (14-107)
09/12/2014: FirstBank Mortgage Partners to Pay $35,000 to Resolve Allegations It Denied Home Loan to Applicant on Maternity Leave (14-105)
09/12/2014: HUD Secretary Castro to Lead U.S. Planning for United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (14-108)
09/15/2014: HUD Reaches Settlement with US Bank Resolving Allegations of Lending Discrimination Against Native American Couple (14-106)
09/17/2014: HUD Launches $1 Billion National Disaster Resilience Competition (14-109)
09/18/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in August (14-112)
09/19/2014: Obama Administration Announces Competition to Designate Next Round of Promise Zones (14-113)
09/23/2014: HUD Awards $7.5 Million to Help Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Live Independently at Home (14-110)
09/23/2014: HUD Awards $17 Million to Convert Apartments into Assisted Living or Service-Enriched Senior Housing (14-111)
09/24/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in August (14-114)
09/24/2014: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners (14-115)
09/26/2014: HUD and LA Community Redevelopment Agency Settlement Creates Housing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (14-113)
09/29/2014: HUD Awards $75 Million to Help Low-Income Residents Receive Job Training and Employment (14-116)
09/30/2014: HUD Awards $112 Million to Protect Children and Families from Dangerous Lead and Other Home Hazards (14-117)
10/01/2014: HUD and VA Team Up to Help More Than 9,000 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes (14-119)
10/02/2014: HUD and Philadelphia-Area Borough Settle Allegations of Housing Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence (14-121)
10/02/2014: HUD Reaches Settlement with Midland States Bancorp Resolving Allegations of Redlining by the Bank (14-122)
10/06/2014: HUD Awards Nearly $60 Million to Promote Affordable Housing and Economic Development in Native American Communities (14-120)
10/08/2014: HUD Takes Action in California and Kansas Cases Where Hostile Apartment Rules Against Children Included No Playing Outside (14-125)
10/08/2014: West Virginia and Tennessee Landlords Charged with Sexual Harassment after Female Renters Coerced to Comply or Lose Home (14-126)
10/09/2014: HUD Announces $5 Million Wells Fargo Settlement after Complaints of Discrimination Against Women on Maternity Leave or Pregnant (14-124)
10/10/2014: HUD Offers $24 Million to Help Low-Income Public Housing Residents Secure Higher Paying Jobs (14-127)
10/15/2014: HUD Awards More Than $38 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination (14-123)
10/16/2014: 2013 American Housing Survey Takes Deep Dive into U.S. Housing Stock (14-129)
10/17/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in September (14-131)
10/22/2014: Ten Foundations Receive HUD/USDA Secretaries' Award (14-128)
10/22/2014: HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Senator Heidi Heitkamp Visit Turtle Mountain, Williston to View Firsthand Unique Housing Needs in Indian Country and Western North Dakota (14-132)
10/23/2014: U.S. Announces Settlement with Cincinnati Landlord - 224 Housing Units to Become Lead Safe (14-130)
10/24/2014: HUD, Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in September (14-133)
10/29/2014: HUD Releases Two Year Progress Report on Sandy Rebuilding Strategy (14-134)
10/30/2014: HUD Reports Homelessness in U.S. Continues to Decline (14-135)
10/30/2014: For Cities Seeking Economic Revitalization, HUD Announces Application Period to Join National Resource Network (14-136)
10/31/2014: HUD Charges Owner of Maryland Housing Complex with Discriminating Against Victim of Domestic Violence (14-137)
11/03/2014: HUD Charges, Reaches Settlements with Housing Providers in Alabama, California, Michigan and New Hampshire After Complaints Alleging Discrimination Against Residents with Disabilities (14-138)
11/03/2014: HUD Order Resolves Allegations that American Bank Discriminated Against Loan Applicant with Disabilities (14-139)
11/03/2014: HUD Settles Claims Alleging Owner of DeKalb Apartment Complex Discriminated Against Persons with Disabilities (14-140)
11/12/2014: HUD, Salvation Army Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Claims (14-141)
11/12/2014: HUD Finds that Puerto Rico Condo Association Discriminated Against Resident with Disabilities (14-142)
11/17/2014: FHA Issues Annual Financial Status Report to Congress (14-143)
11/19/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in October (14-144)
11/20/2014: HUD Secretary Castro Offers $30 Million Grants to Help Transform Communities (14-145)
11/20/2014: HUD and National League of Cities Partner to Continue Fight Against Veteran Homelessness (14-146)
11/26/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in October (14-147)
12/02/2014: Senate Confirms Coloretti as HUD's Deputy Secretary (14-149)
12/03/2014: HUD Announces $10 Million in "Sweat Equity" Grants (14-148)
12/04/2014: HUD and Treasury Announce Enhancements to Housing Program (14-150)
12/05/2014: FHA Announces New Loan Limits to Take Effect January 1st (14-152)
12/08/2014: HUD and VA Team Up to Help Additional 2,000 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes (14-151)
12/16/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Residential Construction Activity in November (2014-12-16)
12/17/2014: Julián Castro Statement on HUD FY2015 Budget (14-153)
12/23/2014: HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in November (14-155)