HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson to Honor Communities Reducing Regulatory Barriers

On November 17, 2004, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced a new award to recognize communities that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in eliminating regulatory barriers to housing affordability. States, counties, cities, towns, townships, and other municipalities are eligible to receive one of approximately ten awards that will be presented next year. Applications are currently available and must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2005. HUD anticipates making decisions on the applications by mid-May.

For more information on the nomination and selection process, visit
www.hud.gov/affordablecommunities

To view the November 17, 2004 press release, go to: http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr04-138.cfm

To obtain an application see: http://www.hud.gov/initiatives/affordableawards.pdf