HUD USER

HUD USER is an information source containing reports and additional reference documents for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD User was established by the HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) in 1978.^[1]

Background

HUD USER contains over 800 documents that comprising a variety of reference material for researchers and policy makers. In addition to published works, HUD User hosts data sets and a bibliographic database. Most of the material can be downloaded for free or purchased in print-form.^[2]

Periodicals

HUD USER publishes four periodicals at regular intervals: the Research Works newsletter, the Breakthrough e-newsletter, the tri-quarterly Cityscape journal, and a quarterly report on U.S. Housing Market Conditions.^[1]

Data Sets

HUD USER provides researchers with access to the original data sets generated by PD&R-sponsored data collection efforts, including the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, and microdata from research initiatives on topics such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population.^[3]

Additional Sections

In addition to the resources noted above, the HUD USER also hosts smaller, content-specific sections including specialized clearing houses, housing, and community developments. HUD User also hosts a case studies section highlighting innovative development projects.^[4]

References

1 2 Pan, Jock (2010-04-29). THE UNITED STATES OUTER EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS and INDEPENDENT ESTABLISHMENTS & GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781450086752.
↑ "HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD USER". healthfinder.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
↑ "Data.Hud.Gov". data.hud.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
↑ Company, DIANE Publishing (1997-06-01). A Guide to Evaluating Crime Control of Programs in Public Housing. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 9780788145216.

External links

Federal Statistical System of the United States

Principal agencies	Census Bureau Bureau of Labor Statistics National Center for Education Statistics National Agricultural Statistics Service National Center for Health Statistics Energy Information Administration Bureau of Economic Analysis Economic Research Service Bureau of Justice Statistics National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (National Science Foundation) Statistics of Income Division (Internal Revenue Service) Bureau of Transportation Statistics Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (Social Security Administration)

Other agencies	Economics and Statistics Administration Office of Immigration Statistics HUD USER

As defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the principal agencies of the Federal Statistical System have statistical activities as their core mission and conduct much of the government’s statistical work.

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