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Posted on · In a formal complaint, HUD says Facebook allows landlords and home sellers to use targeted ads to discriminate based upon the recipient's race, religion, sex, familial status and national origin.
Posted on · Officials recommend homeowners saving receipts and contracts with repair companies
Posted on · State and federal officials still need to sign off on the plan. That means the relief programs the grant will pay for likely won’t get started until November
Posted on · Officials want feedback looking forward to $1 billion in federal funding through HUD
Posted on · The Department of Housing and Urban Development has 45 days to approve the plan
Posted on · The Houston Mayor recently criticized the Texas Land Commissioner because he considered local leaders were not being properly consulted
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about an agreement to settle a housing violation by the City of Houston. Then, we get an update on numerous local transportation projects. Plus, Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Posted on · The investigation was motivated by the City’s opposition to a mixed-income apartment complex in The Galleria area
Posted on · A whistleblower alleges she was demoted for refusing to exceed the legal $5,000 limit on new decor. The allegations come as the housing agency's budget could be slashed by billions
Posted on · The Texas governor is announcing $5 billion in community block grants, and another $1 billion in hazard mitigation funds
Posted on · It's the first time the number of homeless people has grown since 2010. In Los Angeles, homelessness is up by nearly 26 percent, fueled by high housing prices
Posted on · The money will be used to rebuild or rehabilitate houses damaged by Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · On Monday's edition of Houston Matters: Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros offers advice on rebuilding Houston post-Harvey. Local journalists discuss how the media covers disasters. And Jeff Balke brings us the latest developments in Houston Sports.
Posted on · The agency will administer nearly half the $15.25 billion in aid from the legislation President Trump signed into law last week. HUD and SBA will oversee the rest.
Posted on · The US Department of Housing and Urban Development recently found the city's decision to nix an affordable housing project on Fountain View Drive was motivated at least in part by the race, color or national origin of the likely tenants. HUD says that's a violation of the Civil Rights Act. The ruling is the latest […]