U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the federal agency that oversees homes owned by the government, and which ensures that tenants and renters are treated fairly under the law. HUD is headed by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, who oversees its mission to increase home ownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination through the Fair Housing Act.

Information for kids is also available.

You may contact HUD by phone or mail at:

Phone: 1-202-708-1112 (TTY: 1-202-708-1455)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20410

Departmental Agencies and Offices:

• Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
• Office of Policy Development and Research
• Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
• Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC)

Additional Resources:

• Additional Contact Information
• Local HUD Offices
• State Housing Finance Agencies
• Local Housing Assistance Authority Offices
• HUD Programs and Initiatives
• Fannie Mae
• Freddie Mac