On Thursday, June 25, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Texas Department of Housing v. Inclusive Communities, Inc., in which the Court held (5-to-4) that disparate-impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). A decision on this issue was a long time coming, as the Court in two… Continue reading Supreme Court Issues Decision in Texas Department of Housing v. Inclusive Communities, Inc.
Month: June 2015
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee FY16 THUD Bill Drastically Cuts HOME Program
On Tuesday, June 23, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) proposed to fund the HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME) for FY16 at just $66 million, only 7 percent of the FY15 amount ($900 million). Such a drastic cut will result in long-term consequences. While NRHC is aware that the country… Continue reading Senate Appropriations Subcommittee FY16 THUD Bill Drastically Cuts HOME Program
National Homeownership Month: Celebrating 50 Years and 50,000 Homes Built Through the Mutual Self-Help Program
June is National Homeownership Month, recognizing the important relationship between homeownership and achieving the American Dream, and encouraging people around the country to learn more about homeownership opportunities and financial management plans. In 1995, President Clinton decreed a week-long celebration in recognition of homeownership, this week long recognition was extended in 2002 when President George… Continue reading National Homeownership Month: Celebrating 50 Years and 50,000 Homes Built Through the Mutual Self-Help Program