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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The head of the U.S. government department responsible for national housing programs and urban development.

Grant competition

A process where organizations submit proposals to qualify for funding, with the best proposals receiving money.

Area median income

The middle income for a specific geographic area; half the households in that area earn more, and half earn less. This is often used to determine eligibility for housing programs.

Resiliency

The ability of homes or communities to resist, absorb, recover from, or adapt to disruptive events like natural disasters.

Energy efficiency

Using less energy to perform the same task, such as heating or cooling a home, which typically leads to lower utility bills.

Accessibility for individuals with disabilities

Designing and building spaces that are easy for people with various disabilities to use, often including features like ramps, wider doorways, or grab bars.

Universal design

Designing products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.