We reviewed the work that HUD conducted in its four major program areas to include Community Planning and Development including the Community Development Block Grants disaster funding, Public and Indian Housing including the temporary housing assistance programs, Single Family Housing, and Multifamily Housing. We also briefly summarize activities in Other Program areas.

Overall we determined that HUD took prompt action to assist in the aftermath of the Gulf disaster by enacting the Continuity of Operations Plan, establishing task forces, putting a moratorium on foreclosures, redirecting already programmed funds, and partnering with FEMA to assist the evacuees and address infrastructure needs. HUD took immediate and continuing action by helping HUD’s assisted housing families and the homeless, worked closely with the states to approve their action plans, and generally made funds available in a timely manner.