Federal / Agency News
HUD Staffing Cuts: Senators Demand Answers
On February 16, Senators Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith and Schumer sent a letter to Secretary Turner regarding the hundreds of HUD probationary staff who were terminated this past Friday and plans to cut the agency’s workforce by 50 percent (or nearly 4,300 staff).
HUD Unveils DOGE Task Force to Streamline Operations
Secretary Turner announced the launch of a DOGE Task Force within HUD to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.
Scott Turner Confirmed by Senate to Serve as Secretary of HUD
Scott Turner was confirmed by the full Senate, 55-44, as Secretary of HUD on February 5.
HUD Halts Enforcement of Gender Identity Rule
Secretary Turner issued an order directing HUD to stop any pending or future enforcement actions related to the 2016 rule entitled “Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs.”
Federal Aid Freeze
Last week, NH&RA reported on the Trump administration’s memorandum M-25-13, which froze all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance.
Updates on Trump’s Cabinet Confirmations
The U.S. Senate has been busy conducting committee hearings and voting on Trump’s Cabinet nominees.
Trump Administration Delays Effective Date of New HOME Final Rule
HUD delayed the effective date of the HOME Final Rule from February 5 to April 20.
Federal Aid Freeze Does Not Impact Rental Assistance
Earlier this week Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Matthew Vaeth issued memorandum M-25-13, temporarily pausing all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance on January 28 at 5 p.m. ET.
Nominations Update
President Trump nominated Bill Pulte as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Pulte, a private equity executive, is the grandson of William J. Pulte, founder of the PulteGroup, which is one of the largest homebuilders in America. The Senate Finance and Banking Committee will schedule his confirmation hearing in the coming […]
FEMA Publishes BRIC FY 2024 NOFO
On Jan. 6, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) totaling $750 million in available funding.
GRRP Resident Engagement Toolkit Now Available
Sponsored by HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing, the GRRP Resident Engagement Toolkit for the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) guides owners through the process of engaging residents in the GRRP-funded retrofit process, offering practical solutions and usable resources.
HUD Notice Extends RAD Application Date, Establishes Alternative to OCAF Waiver for Adjustments
HUD’s Multifamily Housing Office of Recapitalization published a supplemental notice delivering changes and updates to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.