News

USDA and HUD Historic MOU Establishes a Framework for Collaboration Across Federal Housing Programs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline standards related to environmental review, environmental impact, environmental regulations, and physical inspections tied to housing. The agreement advances the Trump Administration's commitment to government efficiency, deregulation and a whole-of-government approach to better serve rural communities, and Americans seeking affordable housing.

This agreement continues the historic investments that the Trump Administration has already made in rural America.…