New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs
Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
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HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility
According to HUD officials, a recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants whose eligibility requires verification.
Fraud, mismanagement led to millions in losses for Houston Housing Authority
The Houston Housing Authority’s plan to install air conditioning in rental units has led to millions of dollars in losses.
Trump wants to cut rental assistance. His first-term budget requests show he’s serious
The Trump administration released an outline for its 2026 federal budget proposal on Friday — and it calls for steep cuts to HUD programs.
HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs
HUD and DHS will seek to end what they call “wasteful misappropriation” of taxpayer funds to housing programs that “benefit illegal aliens.”