During his presidential campaign, President Trump spotlighted the ongoing housing affordability crisis. With homelessness rising to record levels in 2024, the number of renters who face cost burdens higher than ever, and homebuying less affordable than it’s been in decades, communities nationwide need resources to make housing more accessible for everyone.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supports more than 5 million households nationwide through programs offering assistance for renters with low and moderate incomes. HUD also provides vital funds for community-serving infrastructure necessary to promote new development.
Here, we illustrate where HUD programs support affordable housing in every state and congressional district. We use data from fiscal year 2023, though support in recent years has likely been higher.