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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, S. W., Washington, D. C. 20410
Telephone: (202) 275-9200
E-mail: Candi B.Harrison@hud.gov
Introduction:
The mission of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is the principal Federal agency responsible for programs concerned with the Nation's housing needs, fair housing opportunities, and improvement and development of the Nation's communities.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was established by the Department of housing and Urban Development Act (42 US Code 3532-3537), effective October 9, 1965.
This material was condensed and edited from the HUD Web site--with added content to further inform visitors to the Federal Gateway (TM) site.
More Detailed Information
Homepage and Introductory Information 
Department of Housing and Urban Development Homepage "hud highlights" conveniently divides this site into key portions.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing--It's Your Right a message from the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
About HUD introduces HUD and its services.
News
Office of Public Affairs key personnel telephone list, organizational chart, etc.
HUD News news, initiatives, and other updates.
FEDSTATS excellent federal statistics source.
HUD Highlights covers current key topics.
Customer Service
HUD On Your Side: Consumer Information survey document which covers acquiring a home and filing a complaint over real estate matters.
HUDCLIPS policy understanding assistance, forms, handbooks, etc.
Groups addresses the publics that impact HUD's area of involvement.
Commonly Requested Federal Services - White House
U.S. Consumer Gateway extensive consumer information.
Kids Next Door offers opportunity to learn more about being good citizens.
Home Mortgages where to shop and what to look for.
Lets Talk! - using the Internet Internet discussion group opportunities.
HUD Hotline reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse in HUD programs.
Getting Started - organizing your community
Veteran Resource Center (HUD VET) full particulars.
Comments, Questions, and Suggestions unique document that puts you in touch with the people at HUD that represent various topics on this site.
Homelessness Assistance and Management Reform Act of 1997
Buying a home
Home & Garden Government Printing Office piece that draws from HUD.
Glossary Fannie Mae
E-Loan offers rate and term comparisons and more.
Consumer Alert - HUD discusses pitfalls of buying a home.
What are my VA Benefits home buying, financing, etc. included.
For Sale By Owner thousands of homes nationally---patience is needed.
Realtor.com National Association of Realtors site of over 1M homes for sale.
Town Hall - Lets Talk! chat forum where you can dialogue with personnel at HUD concerning your specific interests.
Homebuyer's - Sellers Kit comprehensive coverage of the subject.
HOMEbuying commercial piece on "Step By Step - The Home Buying Process."
National Council of State Housing Agencies assist low income families purchasing a home.
HUD's Housing Counseling Clearinghouse assist low income families in purchasing a home.
What Works In Communities community support and aid.
Commonly Requested Federal Services -WH White House/HUD piece that has much to say about consumer services.
VA Benefits for Homeless Veterans - Department of Veterans Affairs
Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Program - EZ/EC
Microsoft HomeAdvisor - Find Homes and Loans
Paying for a home
Housing Counseling Agencies an opportunity to get advise on individual basis.
HUD Non-Profit Center offers some ideas and insights into Community Involvement, HUD Funding Opportunities, HUD Home Selling Guide, etc.
Fidelity Investment money smarts.
Senior Citizens new over 55 (years of age) rule is a factor---more choices.
People with Disabilities offers resources.
Native Americans delivers a full menu of links concerning home buying.
Migrant Farmworkers involves some good connections---America's Farmworkers Home Page.
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act consumer aid in buying a home.
Fair Housing Assistance Providers another HUD presentation with meaningful advice---spells added protection to the home buyer.
FarmerMac agricultural real estate and rural housing mortgage loans.
Federal Housing Administration/Civil Rights the key group that provides single family home ownership.
Lender Internet Approval will evaluate your loan application at no charge via the Internet---and "Lets Talk."
Office of Community Planning and Development HUD information about funding, technical assistance, best practices, contracting opportunities, major HUD initiatives, and more.
Home Buyers Fair (T.M.) financial and other key aspects of buying a home.
Business and Investing by Quicken discussion of home mortgage insurance, taxes, investing, etc.
RateNet, Your Financial Connection tracks interest rates at 14,000 financial institutions.
Organization
Business Matters
Contracting Acceptance and Outreach for Small Businesses
HUD Grants List - Economic Development
Marketing Tips For Small Business need a pdf reader for this download.
Current HUD Contracting Opportunities
Contracting concerns upgrading the Nation's housing supply.
Federal Acquisition Jumpstation covers the major federal procurement offices.
CBDnet key publication of federal contract activities---with helpful assists.
Other Items of Interest
Volunteer covers national, federal and local options---publications available.
Communities covers the intangible and tangible meanings of communities.
Census of Population and Housing - GPO
Homelessness Resources - Community Toolbox
GILS Search Tool - HUD concerns miscellaneous files search.