We've compiled the most relevant federal, state, and professional resources for HUD grant compliance, community development, and urban planning. These links are valuable references for our clients and partners.
Compliance & City Planning Resources
HUD & Federal Grant Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Main portal for all HUD programs, policies, guidance, and news.
hud.gov
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program overview, regulations, and resources for CDBG entitlement and state programs.
hud.gov/cdbg
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Guidance on the HOME program for affordable housing activities and compliance.
hud.gov/home
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Resources for ESG program administration, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing.
hud.gov/esg
HUD Exchange
Training, resources, tools, and technical assistance for HUD grantees and partners.
hudexchange.info
IDIS — Integrated Disbursement & Information System
Access and guidance for HUD's primary grants management and reporting system.
hudexchange.info/idis
Compliance & Federal Regulations
2 CFR Part 200 — Uniform Guidance
Federal regulations governing grants management, cost principles, and audit requirements.
ecfr.gov
24 CFR Part 92 — HOME Program Rule
Complete regulatory text for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
ecfr.gov
Davis-Bacon Act — Dept. of Labor
Federal prevailing wage requirements for construction projects funded by federal grants.
dol.gov
24 CFR Part 570 — CDBG Regulations
Full regulatory framework for the Community Development Block Grant program.
ecfr.gov
HOME FIRE — Compliance Resources
HUD Exchange tools and guides for HOME program compliance and monitoring.
hudexchange.info
SAM.gov — System for Award Management
Federal system for entity registration, contract opportunities, and exclusion records.
sam.gov
Affordable Housing & Community Development
HUD USER — Policy Development & Research
Data, reports, and research on housing needs, fair market rents, and income limits.
huduser.gov
HUD Income Limits
Annual income limits used to determine eligibility for HUD-assisted housing programs.
huduser.gov/income-limits
Fair Market Rents (FMR)
Annual fair market rent data used for HOME, Section 8, and other housing programs.
huduser.gov/fmr
NAHRO — National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
Professional association for housing and community development agencies nationwide.
nahro.org
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Research, advocacy, and data on affordable housing needs and policy.
nlihc.org
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
State of Florida housing programs including SHIP, SAIL, and Housing Credits.
floridahousing.org
City & Urban Planning
American Planning Association (APA)
Professional organization for urban planners with resources, research, and AICP certification info.
planning.org
AICP Certification
Information on the American Institute of Certified Planners credential and continuing education.
planning.org/aicp
EPA Smart Growth
Tools and strategies for sustainable community development and land use planning.
epa.gov/smartgrowth
U.S. Census — American Community Survey
Demographic, economic, and housing data essential for needs assessments and consolidated plans.
census.gov/acs
Census Data Explorer
Interactive tool to access and visualize Census and ACS data by geography.
data.census.gov
HUD CPD Maps
Mapping tool for Community Planning and Development data, CDBG areas, and demographics.
egis.hud.gov/cpdmaps
Reporting & Data Tools
SAGE — HMIS Reporting Repository
HUD's system for submitting and reviewing Homeless Management Information System data.
hudexchange.info/sage
Consolidated Plan Resources
Templates, guides, and tools for developing HUD Consolidated Plans and Action Plans.
hudexchange.info/consolidated-plan
CAPER Reporting Resources
Guidance for completing the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
hudexchange.info/caper
Grants.gov
Central portal to find and apply for federal grant opportunities across all agencies.
grants.gov
Fair Housing & Civil Rights
HUD Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity
Federal fair housing enforcement, guidance, and complaint filing resources.
hud.gov/fheo
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
Tools and data for fair housing planning and the Assessment of Fair Housing.
hudexchange.info/affh
Section 504 — Disability Rights
Accessibility requirements for federally funded housing and community development programs.
hud.gov/section504
Fair Housing Act — Dept. of Justice
Full text and enforcement information for the federal Fair Housing Act.
justice.gov
Disclaimer: These links are provided as informational resources. King Community Strategies is not responsible for the content of external websites. For guidance on how these resources apply to your specific programs, contact us for a consultation.