U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administers federal housing programs and community development initiatives.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 8,843
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- Federal Housing Administration, Ginnie Mae, Office of Public and Indian Housing
About
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the federal agency responsible for national housing policy. HUD’s core mission is to increase access to affordable housing and homeownership, with a focus on community development and economic revitalization. The Department achieves this through a variety of programs supporting housing assistance, fair housing initiatives, and community planning initiatives. Professionals joining HUD contribute to impactful work addressing critical national needs. Opportunities span fields like urban planning, public policy, finance, and program management, all geared towards strengthening communities and expanding economic opportunity for all Americans. HUD fosters self-sufficiency and supports the revitalization of communities – rural, tribal, and urban – nationwide.