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Scott Turner

Scott Turner

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Appointed

January 20, 2025

1 year, 6 months in office

Confirmation Vote

63-34

Conflict Risk

Medium

(7 pts)

1 conflict identified

⚠️ Conflicts of Interest (1)

📋 Qualifications(1)

High

Limited housing policy and urban development experience

Career Path

Direct revolving doorLobbying / Media backgroundCareer public servant

Executive Director

White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council

2019-2021

Texas State Representative

Texas House

2013-2017

NFL Player

Various Teams

1995-2004
Now Serving As

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Department of Housing and Urban Development

2025–Present

Policy Positions

Affordable Housing

Opportunity zones, private sector solutions

Fair Housing

Rolled back Obama-era protections in first term

Public Housing

Work requirements, private sector involvement

Homelessness

Faith-based and community solutions

About Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Department of Housing and Urban Development promotes homeownership, supports community development, and ensures access to affordable housing.

Federal Budget & Awards

FY 2023-2025 • Source: USASpending.gov

Last updated 7/27/2026

Latest FY Obligations

$27.0B

Contracts (Top Awards)

$1.3B

Grants (Top Awards)

$23.5B

Largest Program Funding Changes

Guarantees of Mortgage-Backed Securities Loan Guarantees, Program Account, Government National Mortgage Association, Housing and Urban Development

-$2,674,637,365

Community Development Fund, Community Planning and Development, Housing and Urban Development

+$2.3B

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing, Housing Programs, Housing and Urban Development

-$680,715,457

Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, Public and Indian Housing Programs, Housing and Urban Development

-$337,217,305

Homeless Assistance Grants, Community Planning and Development, Housing and Urban Development

+$318.5M

Top Contract & Grant Awards

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.9B

NAVAJO HOUSING AUTHORITY

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.9B

COUNTY OF MAUI

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.6B

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NORTH CAROLINA

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.4B

ADMINISTRATION, LOUISIANA DIVISION OF

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.3B

COUNTY OF LEE

FORMULA GRANT (A)

$1.1B