HUD Secretary Scott Turner Celebrates June as National Homeownership Month
Advancing Affordability, Access, and the American Dream of Homeownership
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today declared June as National Homeownership Month, celebrating the power of homeownership to build stronger communities and spotlighting HUD’s role in restoring the American Dream of homeownership.
“National Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate how HUD helps support and expand opportunities for American homeownership nationwide,” said Secretary Turner. “We have achieved so much under President Trump’s leadership in the past few months alone: cutting regulations, pursuing innovative housing solutions, and helping American families, including many first-time homebuyers, to make the American Dream a reality. These accomplishments are only the beginning as we advance the Golden Age of homeownership for rural, tribal and urban communities.”
Watch: Secretary Turner Commemorates Homeownership Month
Throughout National Homeownership Month, HUD is reaffirming its commitment to supporting rural, Tribal, and urban communities with access to safe, quality and affordable homeownership opportunities. Recent accomplishments include:
Removing Regulatory Red Tape
HUD is streamlining pathways to build and manufacture homes by eliminating burdensome regulations such as the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule.
Increasing Housing Supply & Affordability
HUD is supporting Opportunity Zones and Manufactured Housing Programs – one of the most affordable and non-subsidized housing options, representing 10% of new single-family home starts and the homes of 22 million people in the United States.
Serving Native American Communities
HUD is empowering Native American homeownership through its Section 184 program, which has guaranteed over 58,500 mortgages, representing $10.5 billion in investments to Tribes, Tribal housing authorities, and Tribal members. It’s one of the lowest-cost, lowest-risk, and highest impact tools available.
Expanding Access to American Homeownership
HUD is helping over 7 million households through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), one of the world’s largest mortgage insurers. Since January 20, 2025, FHA has insured 236,000 mortgages - including 140,000 for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, nearly three quarters of Ginnie Mae's 2025 issuances have backed first-time homebuyers, who make up nearly 40% of Ginnie Mae’s total portfolio.
Supporting Resilience & Disaster Recovery
HUD is supporting disaster recovery with extended FHA moratoriums in areas such as California and Florida providing flexibility to families in the Presidentially Declared Major Disaster Area.