Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) helps ensure safe, affordable housing and coordinates supports for people facing housing instability, from inspections that protect living conditions to programs that offer financial and emergency assistance.

How HUD Helps You Find Housing

If you need rental or homeownership help, learn how to access federal housing programs and assistance, including eligibility and application basics, in How to Get Government Housing Assistance.

Inspections and Housing Quality

HUD building inspectors enforce standards that keep assisted units safe and habitable—checking structural elements, utilities, safety features, and maintenance so tenants and landlords understand what’s required; see What HUD Building Inspectors Do for typical duties and inspection priorities.

Emergency Responses and Policy Tools

When shortages or crises arise, federal actions—like a declaration of a national housing emergency—can change funding, program priorities, and relief options; read National Housing Emergency? What a Declaration Could Mean to understand potential implications.

Services for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

HUD partners with other agencies and local programs to support runaway and homeless youth with shelter, services, and pathways to stable housing; for resources and service types, see A Guide to Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth in the U.S..