Department of Housing and Urban Development

At a glance

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is responsible for creating strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD works to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers, meet the need for quality affordable rental homes, utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life, and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.

HUD oversees the Federal Housing Administration, and has over 8,000 employees.

“Involving the most effective charities and religious institutions gives better results than federal agencies charging in and running lives. But for those families who might always need someone to lean on, including the elderly and disabled, HUD will be there for them.” - Ben Carson

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A Path Forward

Despite billions spent annually on eradicating homelessness, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is no closer to solving this important issue. Although certain societal factors play a part in homelessness, HUD could complete its mission while save millions by reducing improper payments, improving management, and consolidating duplicative programs. For example, there are at least 160 Federal programs at 20 different federal agencies that provide assistance and encourage affordable housing. Further, programs like the Community Development Block Grant, that were meant to provide affordable housing, have been developed into slush funds for the politically connected. Ensuring HUD dollars are spent on critical American housing issues and not on waste, unnecessary overhead, or risky investments is the best step to solving these problems.

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26.39 Billion Annual Budget

Ben Carson Secretary

8,000 Government Employees

Budget Growth 2012 - 2016

$3.53 Trillion

Annual budget for the federal government

$26.39 Billion

Percentage of Federal Budget


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