HUD Mid-Atlantic

On Wednesday January 15th, the HUD Pittsburgh Field Office joined the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, URA, PHFA, and Beacon Communities for a groundbreaking at First and Market that will convert former office space to 93 units of affordable housing for seniors.

On January 14th, staff from the HUD Pittsburgh Field Office spent the morning providing hot drinks, meals, and clothing to community members in need at The Red Door in Downtown Pittsburgh. This site has been serving the community since 1929.

The HUD Pittsburgh Field Office met with the Executive Director and President of Semper Fi Mission to discuss housing opportunities for veterans and enhance access to shelters, transitional housing programs, and permanent housing solutions.

HUD and its partners broke ground for 53 apartment homes in The Flats for seniors in Wilmington Delaware. Using HUD Section 202 funding, the homes will house seniors like Crystal Baynard, a retired pre-school teacher, an artist, and a poet who currently lives at The Flats.

President Carter has been a beacon of hope for so many people over so many years. For the housing community, he demonstrated extraordinary leadership as a champion of affordable homeownership with his work with @Habitat_org. May he rest in peace.

President Jimmy Carter selected Patricia Harris to serve as the 6th Secretary of HUD, the first Black woman to serve as a member of the Cabinet.

Today, HUD awarded $12 million in grants to carry out affordable housing and community development activities for hard-working, low-income families in rural America.

There is a great need to repair aging homes and build new housing in rural communities, but financing this work can be challenging. These experienced non-profits will bridge the gap and help ensure we are improving the state of rural housing across the country.

Amidst rising insurance and property management costs in America, HUD announced the latest change to help housing providers maintain affordable rents while keeping up with rising expenses. Read more: hud.gov/press/press_re…

This funding will support manufactured housing communities through repairs, infrastructure upgrades, homeowner assistance and creation of new homes. Read more about these awards: hud.gov/press/press_re…

From @DepSecTodman and our entire HUD family, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

These updates to HUD’s state webpages are a big milestone in our mission to create accessible, responsive, and trauma-informed digital services to ensure our most vulnerable communities are seen and heard and have access to the help they seek.

NEW: HUD has modernized all state webpages to make it easier for Americans to access vital resources like 🏘️ affordable housing services 🔑 homeownership support 💡 housing counseling 🆘 disaster recovery assistance 🏠 and more! Visit hud.gov/states to find your state.

PHAs & owners who want to learn more about the inspections process can now refer to the @HUDgov NSPIRE Inspection 101 "cheat sheet" for an overview of the NSPIRE protocols before, during, & after inspections. View here: hud.gov/program_office…

HUD was in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania to kick off Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) that will be used in conjunction with a $24.9 million Department of Transportation RAISE grant to ensure equitable development of new housing and resources for existing homeowners.

Today the HUD Pittsburgh Field Office joined the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services, and Housing Finance Agency in New Kensington, Westmoreland County for a roundtable to discuss Pennsylvania’s first statewide housing plan.

NEW: Our Administration has finalized a rule prohibiting hotels and event ticket sellers from charging customers hidden fees. Those fees sneak up and companies end up making you pay more because they can. We’re putting that money back in your pocket.

HUD Pacific’s Phoenix Field Office hosted a dynamic PHA Roundtable, led by Senior Advisor Stephen Lucas & Director Tanya Birks, to advance solutions for homelessness. Partners explored Move On strategies, H2O integration, & supportive services for system-wide improvements. #HUD

This announcement supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to preventing people from becoming homeless, addressing inequities that disproportionately impact underserved communities, and helping cities and states reduce unsheltered homelessness.

This week, @DepSecTodman and all of us at HUD are commemorating #WorldAIDSDay. We remember those who have lost their lives to this disease and renew our commitment to addressing the housing needs of those living with HID/AIDS across America.