Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Rollback by HUD Under Biden Administration

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner cut $4 million in DEI contracts and uncovered $1.9 billion in misplaced funds under the Biden administration. HUD rolled back the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, impacting local governments across the country.

Key Points

  • HUD Secretary Scott Turner cut $4 million in DEI contracts and found $1.9 billion in misplaced funds
  • The rollback of the AFFH rule reduces federal oversight in local zoning decisions
  • The AFFH program aimed to promote fair housing and eliminate disparities in opportunities

Pros

  • Empowers state and local governments by reducing federal intervention in local zoning
  • Simplifies the process for communities to comply with fair housing law

Cons

  • Eliminates the requirement for communities receiving HUD funds to submit detailed equity plans
  • Critics argue that relocating poor households to affluent communities may not guarantee long-term success