Transforming a Federal Agency

Appendix BHistory of HUD

1937	US Housing Act of 1937.
1965	Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 creates HUD as Cabinet-level agency.
1966	Robert C. Weaver becomes the first HUD Secretary, January 18.
1968	Riots in major cities follow assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Act of 1968 (also known as the Fair Housing Act) outlaws most housing discrimination, gives HUD enforcement responsibility. Housing Act of 1968 establishes Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) to expand availability of mortgage funds for moderate income families using government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities.
1969	Robert C. Wood receives recess appointment as HUD Secretary, January 7. George C. Romney is appointed HUD Secretary by President Richard M. Nixon, January 22.
1970	Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 introduces Federal Experimental Housing Allowance Program and Community Development Corporation.
1972	Pruitt-Igoe public housing buildings in St. Louis are demolished.
1973	President Richard M. Nixon declares moratorium on housing and community development assistance. James T. Lynn becomes HUD Secretary, February 2.
1974	Housing and Community Development Act consolidates programs into Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Section 8 tenant-based certificates increase low-income tenants' choice of housing. Gerald R. Ford becomes president following Nixon's resignation.
1975	Carla A. Hills is appointed HUD ...