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HUD USER is an information source containing reports and 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.

Background

HUD USER contains over 800 documents, 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.^[1]

Periodicals

HUD USER publishes^[2] 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.

Data sets

HUD USER provides researchers with access to the original data sets generated by PD&R-sponsored data collection efforts. These data sets include the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, microdata from research initiatives, 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 development projects.^[4]

References

^ "HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD USER". healthfinder.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
^ four periodicals
^ "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. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)

External links

[1] "HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD USER". healthfinder.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-02.

[2] ur periodicals

[3] "Data.Hud.Gov". data.hud.gov. Retrieved 2016-12-02.

[4] Company, DIANE Publishing (1997-06-01). A Guide to Evaluating Crime Control of Programs in Public Housing. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 9780788145216. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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+'''HUD USER''' is an [[source text|information source]] containing reports and [[reference document]]s 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.
+==Background==
-In 1978, the [[U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development]]'s (HUD's) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) established '''HUD USER''', an information source for housing and community development researchers, academics, policymakers, and the American public.
+HUD USER contains over 800 documents, comprising a variety of [[reference material]] for [[research]]ers and [[Policy|policy makers]]. In addition to published works, HUD User hosts [[data set]]s and a [[bibliographic database]]. Most of the material can be [[download]]ed for free or purchased in print-form.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx?code=HR1068|title=HUD USER, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD USER|website=healthfinder.gov|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>
-<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:HUD_USER_Logo.JPG|thumb|HUD USER Logo]] -->
-==Background on HUD USER==
-'''HUD USER''' is the primary source of federal government [http://www.huduser.org/portal/publications/pdrpubli.html reports], information, and [http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/HUD_data_matrix.html data] on housing policy and programs, energy-efficient building technologies, economic and market conditions, affordable housing, sustainable development, urban planning, and other housing-related subjects. Managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), HUD USER publishes a wide variety of well-respected, evidence-based research, and offers a range of useful information, products, and services. Over 900 housing research publications and data sets are available as free downloads at [http://www.HUDUSER.org www.HUDUSER.org]; most reports are available in print for a nominal fee. The HUD USER Clearinghouse also staffs a toll-free Help Desk Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; staff are available to address housing research-based inquiries and fulfill publication requests. The Help Desk can be reached at 1-800-245-2691 and via an email link available on the website.
 ==Periodicals==
-To keep busy housing professionals, advocates, and government decisionmakers informed, HUD USER publishes [http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/pdrperio.html four periodicals, which are available as free subscriptions]: ''The Edge,'' ''Evidence Matters,'' ''Cityscape,'' and ''U.S. Housing Market Conditions.''
+HUD USER publishes<ref>[http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/pdrperio.html four periodicals]</ref> at regular intervals, the ''Research Works'' [[newsletter]], the ''Breakthrough'' [[e-newsletter]], the tri-quarterly ''Cityscape'' journal and a quarterly report on U.S. [[Real estate economics|housing market]] conditions.
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/pdredge/pdr_edge_home.html ''The Edge''] is an online magazine providing news, a message from the PD&R Assistant Secretary, and a wide range of information on housing and community development issues, regulations, and research. It's delivered via email in alternating weeks, in tandem with ''HUD PD&R Updates,'' which focus on a single research report or data set release, as well as announcements of events and opportunities of interest to housing researchers and practitioners. A great way to keep informed.
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/evidence.html ''Evidence Matters''] is a quarterly publication that demonstrates HUD’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking by presenting objective, data-driven analysis of major housing and community development issues. Evidence Matters is available electronically or in print, and like all PD&R / HUD USER periodicals, [http://www.huduser.org/portal/subscribe/subscribe.html subscriptions] are free.
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/cityscape.html ''Cityscape,''] HUD’s journal of policy development and research, is published three times a year. It focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in revitalizing cities and regions, renewing their infrastructure, and creating economic opportunities. Back issues available at.<ref>http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/cityscape.html</ref>
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/periodicals/ushmc.html ''U.S. Housing Market Conditions''] is a quarterly report on nationwide housing conditions. It includes historical and regional analysis, in addition to in-depth examinations of selected housing market areas. Download the<ref>http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/ushmc/ushmc_Q206.html</ref> current and<ref>http://www.huduser.org/periodicals/ushmc/ushmc.html</ref> past editions for free.
+==Data sets==
-==Main Topics Covered by the HUD USER Website==
+HUD USER provides researchers with access to the original [[data]] sets generated by PD&R-sponsored [[data collection]] efforts. These data sets include the [[American Housing Survey]], HUD [[median family income]] limits, [[microdata (statistics)|microdata]] from [[research]] initiatives, the HUD-insured [[Multi-family residential|multifamily housing]] stock, and the [[public housing]] population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://data.hud.gov/data_sets.html|title=Data.Hud.Gov|website=data.hud.gov|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>
+==Additional sections==
-The HUD USER Clearinghouse and website provides access to in-depth, evidence-based content on a wide range of housing-related [http://www.huduser.org/portal/publications/pdrpubli.html subjects], including:
+In addition to the resources noted above, the HUD USER also hosts smaller, content-specific sections, including specialized [[Clearing house (finance)|clearing houses]], [[housing]], and [[community development]]s. HUD USER also hosts a case studies section highlighting development projects.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ShJUj6-fDY8C&q=HUD+User+case+studies&pg=SA8-PA33|title=A Guide to Evaluating Crime Control of Programs in Public Housing|last=Company|first=DIANE Publishing|date=1997-06-01|publisher=DIANE Publishing|isbn=9780788145216|language=en}}</ref>
+==References==
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/32 '''Affordable Housing'''] (includes Public and Assisted Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers/Section 8 & Project-Based Section 8, Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing & Worst Case Needs Reports to Congress, and related content);
+{{Reflist}}
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/33 '''Housing Production and Technology'''](Building Materials & Methods; Regulation and the Housing Industry; Design; Energy, Environment, and Green; Manufactured Housing; Natural and Man-Made Hazards; & Rehabilitation and Preservation);
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/34 '''Community and Economic Development'''] (Brownfields & Other Environmental Hazards, Community Partnerships, Federally Funded State and Local Programs, and Neighborhood Quality);
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/35 '''Housing Market Characteristics''']
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/36 '''Housing Finance'''] (Mortgages and Mortgage Lending, Government Sponsored Enterprise, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and related content);
-[http://huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/37 '''Homeownership''']
-[http://www.huduser.org/portal/taxonomy/term/38 '''Housing and Supportive Services for People with Special Needs and the Homeless'''] (Housing for Persons with HIV/AIDS, Disabilities, and Seniors/Elderly; Homelessness; and Fair Housing).
-==Data Sets==
-HUD USER provides interested 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, as well as microdata from research initiatives on topics such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population. A [http://huduser.org/portal/datasets/HUD_data_matrix.html Data Set Reference Guide] is available that includes titles, relevance to various audiences, and links to the content. To quickly and easily locate information on Median Household Incomes, Housing Problems of Low-Income Households, Building Permits, and Metropolitan Area Vacancy Rates in communities throughout the U.S., PD&R / HUD USER also makes available a series of [http://www.huduser.org/portal/maps.html Interactive Thematic Maps.]
-=="Sites within a Site"==
-In addition to the resources noted above, the HUD USER Clearinghouse is also home to several "microsites"—in effect, smaller, content-specific sections housed within the parent site. These include:
-'''The [http://www.huduser.org/portal/rbc/home.html Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse]'''
-[http://huduser.org/portal/sustainability/home.html '''The Sustainable Communities Resource Center''']
-'''[http://www.huduser.org/portal/ipi/home.html International and Philanthropic Innovation]''' and
-'''[http://www.huduser.org/portal/aff_rental/home.html Aligning Affordable Rental Housing Policy]'''
-==Best Practices==
-To get the word out about how good ideas are gaining traction at the grassroots level, HUD USER hosts a nicely illustrated [http://www.huduser.org/portal/bestpractices/home.html Best Practices] section. There, visitors will find viable federal, state, and local strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities, apply sustainable features and practices, and increase access to public transportation. The projects featured in these brief Best Practice reports demonstrate innovation achieved through the collaborative efforts of various partnerships and initiatives.
-==Innovation: e-Bookstore, Social Media & Mobile Apps==
-The HUD USER Clearinghouse continually explores new and innovative means of content delivery. Among the most significant enhancements introduced in recent years are the [http://www.huduser.org/portal/eBookstore.html HUD USER eBookstore], which provides the most in-demand research reports formatted for most popular e-readers and tablets; staying in touch through Facebook, Twitter, and other popular [http://huduser.org/portal/social_network.html social media channels;] and the ability to access content (including ''The Edge'' online magazine and the Income Limits/Fair Market Rents data sets) on the go via [http://www.huduser.org/portal/pdr_mobile.html mobile apps].
-==Related links==
-* [http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] (main site)
-* [http://www.huduser.org HUDUSER.org Home Page]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/about/pdrconta.html Contacting HUD USER]
-* [http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities Sustainable Housing and Communities]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/bibliodb/pdrbibdb.html HUD USER Bibliographic Database]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/maps.html HUD USER Interactive Thematic Maps]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/eBookstore.html HUD USER eBookstore]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/about/mission_and_background.html PD&R Mission and Background]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/about/events.html PD&R Calendar of Events]
-* [http://www.huduser.org/portal/publications/progs_of_hud.html Programs of HUD]
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 * [http://www.trb.org/Main/Home.aspx Transportation Research Board of the National Academies]
 * [http://www.nasonline.org/publications/pnas/ National Academy of Sciences / Publications]
-* [http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress]
+* [https://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress]
 * [http://www.gpo.gov/ U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)]
 * [http://www.gpo.gov/libraries/ U.S. GPO Federal Depository Library Program]
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-==References==
-{{Reflist}}
 [[Category:United States Department of Housing and Urban Development]]
+[[Category:Federal Statistical System of the United States]]

v t e 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.