US Department of Housing and Urban Development

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a Cabinet-level executive department (formed 1965) responsible for national housing needs, community development, and fair housing enforcement. HUD administers federal aid to local housing agencies, manages public housing, and oversees programs like Rental Assistance and the Government National Mortgage Association

Website: https://www.hud.gov/

Homeowner Assistance Fund

The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federal program providing over $9.9 billion to help homeowners with pandemic-related financial hardships prevent mortgage delinquencies, foreclosures, and utility disconnections. Administered by states, territories, and tribes, it assists with housing expenses like payments, taxes, and utilities for eligible primary residents

February 2026

Reporting: On February 9, 2026, Treasury released HAF Quarterly Compliance Data through Q3 2025

Resources for Tribes

Treasury has developed resources to help Tribes implement their programs.

HAF Reporting Notice for Tribes dated September 17, 2024