Definition

1. Proper noun: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is a cabinet-level executive department of the United States federal government. Its primary mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. It administers federal programs related to housing, community development, and urban renewal.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new funding for affordable housing projects.
  • Homeowners affected by the disaster can apply for assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • The policy was implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote fair housing practices.

Advanced Usage

• "HUD": This is the universally recognized and most commonly used acronym for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is often used in place of the full name in both formal and informal contexts.
  • The local agency received a grant from HUD to revitalize the downtown area.
  • You can find the guidelines on the HUD website.

Variants and Related Words

• HUD (acronym): The standard abbreviation for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: The title of the head of this department, who is a member of the President's cabinet.

Synonyms

• Housing Department (informal/generic reference): While not an official synonym, this phrase is sometimes used in a general sense to refer to the agency's core function.

Related Phrases

• HUD-approved: A designation indicating that a program, counselor, or property meets the specific standards set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • It is advisable to seek help from a HUD-approved housing counselor.
• HUD-funded: Describing a project or initiative that receives financial support from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • The HUD-funded renovation transformed the public housing complex.

Noun

1. the United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965