In recent days, Scott Turner, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has been at the center of several notable actions and announcements shaping federal housing policy and disaster response. Following catastrophic flooding and storms in Kerr County, Texas, Secretary Turner instituted a ninety day foreclosure moratorium on Federal Housing Administration insured single family mortgages within the impacted disaster area. Turner emphasized support for the community, acknowledging that the flash floods have claimed over one hundred lives and displaced many residents. The moratorium is set to prevent mortgage servicers from initiating or completing foreclosure actions during this period, offering much needed relief for affected homeowners. Borrowers are encouraged to reach out to their mortgage servicers or the Federal Housing Administration Resource Center for assistance, with additional guidance available for those whose homes require repair or complete replacement.
In Houston, Secretary Turner joined Mayor Whitmire in announcing new local initiatives, further highlighting the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s focus on supporting cities dealing with housing and disaster related challenges. These appearances underscore Turner’s hands-on approach and commitment to providing resources directly to communities in need.
On a national level, Turner recently addressed the persistent challenges associated with manufactured housing. Early in his tenure, Turner was briefed by industry leaders on the enhanced preemption authority provided by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act. He has publicly endorsed expanding access to manufactured homes, affirming that such efforts are crucial for addressing the nation’s affordable housing crisis. However, there is ongoing debate among housing advocates regarding the pace and extent to which the department under Turner is moving to enforce these preemption powers against local zoning barriers.
One of the most attention grabbing developments involved Turner’s announcement that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will leave its long time headquarters at the Robert C Weaver Building in Washington, D.C., relocating to Alexandria, Virginia. Turner described the headquarters as outdated, plagued by critical infrastructure and safety issues, and “the ugliest building in D.C.” This move aligns with the administration’s push to modernize federal spaces and reduce financial liabilities associated with maintaining deteriorating facilities.
Most recently, changes within Turner’s senior staff were made public, with Walton Stivender Mears stepping into the role of scheduler, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the team supporting Secretary Turner’s work.
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