Percentage of HUD "Aged" Cases Reduced to All-Time Low

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The percentage of "aged" cases at the end of fiscal year 2002 was 29 percent, the lowest it has ever been since the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act was passed. The Act requires HUD to process fair housing complaints within 100 days.

During this administration FHEO achieved the all-time low by committing additional staff and resources to clearing up HUD's inventory of complaints. The dramatic reduction is a reaffirmation of the Department's belief that justice delayed is justice denied, and underscores its commitment to the prompt and successful resolution of complaints from individuals who believe their fair housing rights have been violated.

* At the end of FY 2000 the percentage of “aged” cases was 72%. However, at the start of the new administration ”aged” cases had reached 85%.