HUD Assistance for Disaster Recovery
Housing & Urban Development Department
This guide lists the various types of assistance the Department of Housing and Urban Development offers disaster victims.
HUD's public housing program
Housing & Urban Development Department
This guide provides an overview of what public housing is and who qualifies for public housing.
California's Budget Solution: An Affordable Housing Problem?
Lewis G. Feldman and Douglas A. Praw of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
It has been said that as California goes, so goes the nation. Unfortunately, this seems to be holding true for the fiscal affairs of many states throughout the country. Like California, many states are facing unprecedented budget deficits. The numbers are staggering and, not unexpectedly, so too are the solutions being proposed to overcome the crises. With radical proposals come devastating unintended consequences.
Employment/Economic Opportunities for Lower Income Persons and Businesses (Section 3)
Housing & Urban Development Department
This publication provides and overview of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that recipients of HUD funds (and their contractors and subcontractors) provide jobs and other economic opportunities to low-income persons, particularly public housing residents.
Housing Update: Affordable Housing, "Mark-To-Market," Public Housing and Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Pepper Hamilton LLP
This article analyzes the effect of Mark-to-Market, new Section 8 subsidy terms and public housing reform and revitalization programs on affordable housing operation and development.
Information For Public Housing Attorneys
Housing & Urban Development Department
This publication includes four letter rulings from the HUD about the legal issues involving the one strike and you're out rule.
Right and Responsibilities of Tenants Living in Federal Housing
Housing & Urban Development Department
This guide provides federal housing tenants with their basic rights and responsibilities.
Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Sheldon L. Schreiberg and Christopher Lamb of Pepper Hamilton LLP
This article explores the pitfalls and opportunities public agencies and nonprofits can face when developing affordable housing.