HUD USER

HUD USER

In 1978, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) established HUD USER, an information source for housing and community development researchers, academics, policymakers, and the American public.

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Background on HUD USER

HUD USER is the primary source of federal government reports and information on housing policy and programs, energy-efficient building technologies, economic development, urban planning, and other housing-related subjects. Managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), HUD USER distributes a wide variety of useful information, products, and services. Over 1,000 housing research publications and data sets are available as free downloads at [1]. HUD USER also staffs a toll-free Help Desk Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Eastern Time, to respond to general inquiries and publication requests.

Periodicals

HUD USER publishes four periodicals: ResearchWorks, Breakthroughs, Cityscape, and U.S. Housing Market Conditions.

  • The ResearchWorks newsletter is published 10 times a year, and includes articles on new research and case studies aimed at bridging the research and practitioner communities. A great way to keep informed. [2] Subscribe for free or download current and past issues from the [3] newsletter archives.
  • [4] Breakthroughs is the e-newsletter of HUD’s Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse (RBC). Published in conjunction with RBC’s Strategy of the Month Club listserv, [5] Breakthroughs covers strategies and resources that support affordable housing through state and local regulatory reform.
  • Cityscape, HUD’s journal of policy development and research, is published three times a year. It focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in revitalizing cities and regions, renewing their infrastructure, and creating economic opportunities. Back issues available at [6].
  • The U.S. Housing Market Conditions is a quarterly report on nationwide housing conditions. It includes historical and regional analysis, in addition to in-depth examinations of selected housing market areas. Download the [7] current and [8] past editions for free.

Main Topics of the HUD USER Website

The HUD USER Clearinghouse and website cover many subjects, just a few of which are: fair housing, poverty and homelessness, public and assisted housing, and affordable housing. However, the majority of content falls within five main subject areas:

  • [9] Housing Production and Technology includes information and publications on building materials and methods, regulation and housing market structure, design, energy and the environment, manufactured housing, natural and man-made hazards, and rehabilitation.
  • [10] Fair Market Rents covers current and historical fair market rents, as well as the surveys used in determining fair market rents.
  • [11] Income Limits provide users with current and historical data for Section 8 funding and housing market areas, as well as HUD Median Income Estimates and the Uniform Relocation Act Limits.
  • [12] Housing Policy offers information on publications, programs, and reports related to the creation and advancement of housing policy.
  • [13] Regulatory Reform serves as a direct link to the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse home page, where visitors can learn about affordable housing strategies at the state and local level.

See also

Reflisat

  1. ^ http://www.huduser.org
  2. ^ http://www.huduser.org/emaillists/subscribe_emails.html
  3. ^ http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/ResearchWorks/ResearchWorks.html
  4. ^ http://www.huduser.org/rbc/newsletter/index.html
  5. ^ http://www.huduser.org/rbc/newsletter/index.html
  6. ^ http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/cityscape.html
  7. ^ http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/ushmc/ushmc_Q206.html
  8. ^ http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/ushmc/ushmc.html
  9. ^ http://www.huduser.org/publications/destech.html
  10. ^ http://www.huduser.org/datasets/fmr.html
  11. ^ http://www.huduser.org/datasets/il.html
  12. ^ http://www.huduser.org/publications/polleg.html
  13. ^ http://www.huduser.org/rbc/

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