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HUD Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown Impacting Housing Enforcement

10/12/2025

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued reduction-in-force notices to hundreds of staff amid a federal government shutdown.
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity within HUD has lost nearly 70% of its attorneys since January.
The layoffs affect HUD divisions, including affordable housing and community development.
The shutdown halted enforcement of federal housing regulations, including USDA and VA.
Employees may appeal terminations after the shutdown ends.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued reduction-in-force notices to hundreds of staff amid a federal government shutdown.
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity within HUD has lost nearly 70% of its attorneys since January.
The layoffs affect HUD divisions, including affordable housing and community development.
The shutdown halted enforcement of federal housing regulations, including USDA and VA.
Employees may appeal terminations after the shutdown ends.