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HUD User - Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) Contains valuable statistics for those interested in financing, developing, or managing affordable housing, including HUD-mandated rent and income levels for assisted housing programs (Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Section 8 and other) and Fair Market Rents. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for citizens, communities, contractors, local agencies, and researchers. Government National Mortgage Association - Ginnie Mae Helps expand homeownership opportunities for all Americans and provides reliable and timely information for homebuyers, mortgage finance professionals, and securities investors. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) HUD's IG is the investigative body assigned to handle investigations of complaints related to HUD's funds. Office of Housing Since 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has provided vital public services contributing to the health and well-being of individuals and communities through its nationally administered program. Now consolidated within the largest program office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of University Partnerships Helping colleges and universities join with their neighbors in addressing urban problems and in enabling students, faculty, and neighborhood organizations to work together to revitalize their communities. HUD Discrimination Complaints Reporting site for instances of discrimination in any HUD funded housing. HUD Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Complaints HUD information on reporting fraud, waste and abuse in HUD funded programs. How to Apply for Federal Rent Assistance To be eligible for most programs, your income must be at or below the maximum established for your area. If you want to apply for public housing or Section 8 certificates or vouchers, you must go to your housing authority. Office of Lead Hazard Control In December 1991 under Congressional authority, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created the Office of Lead Hazard Control (formerly named the Office of Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Poisoning Prevention). |
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