Department of Housing and Urban Development
/ˌdɪpɑːrtmənt əv ˈhaʊzɪŋ ænd ˈɜːrbən dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal executive department responsible for national policies and programs that address housing needs, improve and develop the nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development administers federal housing assistance programs.
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- department of housing and urban development
- departments of housing and urban development
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as HUD; critical in federal housing policy and urban development regulations.
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