Housing

▸ Agencies

Federal Housing Administration (FHA), (Housing and Urban Development Dept.), Housing Assistance and Grant Administration, 451 7th St. S.W., #6134 20410-8000; (202) 708-3000. Fax, (202) 708-3104. Willie Spearmon, Director.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hsgmfbus.cfm

Directs and oversees the housing assistance and grant programs, including project-based Section 8 housing assistance, Section 202/811 capital advance and project [Page 400]rental assistance programs, the assisted-living conversion program (ALCP), rent supplements, service coordinator, and congregate housing services grant programs.

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Federal Housing Administration (FHA), (Housing and Urban Development Dept.), Housing Assistance Contract Administration Oversight, 451 7th St. S. W, #6138 20410-8000; (202) 402-2677. Fax, (202) 708-1010. Deborah Lear, Director.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/mfbroc2.cfm

Administers Section 8 contracts and other rental subsidy programs. Ensures that Section 8 subsidized properties meet the department's goal of providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing to low-income families.

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Federal Housing Administration (FHA), (Housing and Urban Development Dept.), Multifamily Housing, 451 7th St. S.W., #6106 20410; (202) 708-2495. Fax, (202) 708-2583. Carol J. Galante, Deputy Assistant Secretary.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm

Determines risk and administers programs associated with government-insured mortgage programs, architectural procedures, and land development programs for multifamily housing. Administers the Rural Rental Housing Program and the development of congregate housing facilities that provide affordable housing, adequate space for meals, and supportive services.

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Federal Housing Administration (FHA), (Housing and Urban Development Dept.), Single Family Housing, 451 7th St. S.W., #9282 20410; (202) 708-3175. Fax, (202) 708-2582. Phillip Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary, (202) 708-1515.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hsgsingle.cfm

Determines risk and administers programs associated with government-insured mortgage programs for single family housing. Administers requirements to obtain and maintain federal government approval of mortgages.

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Housing and Urban Development Dept., (HUD), Entitlement Communities, 451 7th St. S. W., #7282 20410; (202) 708-1577. Fax, (202) 401-2044. Steve Johnson, Director.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/entitlement/index.cfm#MORE

Provides entitled cities and counties with block grants to provide housing, community, revitalization, and economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income people.

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Housing and Urban Development Dept., (HUD), Housing, 451 7th St. S.W., #9100 20410; (202) 708-2601. Fax, (202) 708-2580. Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary. TTY, (202) 708-1455.

Web, http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/index.cfm

Administers housing programs, including the production, financing, and management of housing; directs preservation and rehabilitation of the housing stock; manages regulatory programs.

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Rural Housing Service (Agriculture Dept.), 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., #5014, MS 0701 20250-0701; (202) 690-1533. Fax, (202) 690-0500. James C. Alsop, Administrator (Acting).

Web, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs

Offers financial assistance to apartment dwellers and homeowners in rural areas.

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Rural Housing Service (Agriculture Dept.), Housing Programs, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., #5014 20250-0780; (202) 690-1533. Fax, (202) 690-0500. James C. Alsop, Administrator (Acting). Press, (202) 720-6903.

Web, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs

Makes loans and grants in rural communities (population under 20,000) to low-income borrowers, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, for buying, building, or improving single-family houses. Makes grants to communities for rehabilitating single-family homes.

▸ Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 381 or the Appendix.

▸ Nongovernmental

Center for Housing Policy, 1801 K St. N.W., #M100 20006-1301; (202) 466-2121. Fax, (202) 466-2122. Jeffrey Lubell, Executive Director.

General e-mail, nhc@nhc.org

Web, http://www.nhc.org

Researches and develops fundamentals of housing policy. Seeks to create new policies that integrate housing into overall social and economic goals. Sponsors educational forums and publishes reports (available online). (Research affiliate of the National Housing Conference.)

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