HUD Secretary Eyes Accountability in Jacksonville Housing | Jacksonville News

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge hit the ground running in Jacksonville, touring housing sites from innovative success stories like Sulzbacher Village to troubled developments plagued by mold and violence—demanding accountability from officials. Meanwhile, a bold new $20 million initiative, the Jax GAP Fund, is igniting hope: backed by private and philanthropic giants including Northern Trust and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, it’s designed to bridge funding gaps for affordable housing developers. With a self-sustaining model managed by Self-Help Ventures Fund, this fund aims to turn small loans into big impact—potentially sparking a nationwide blueprint for tackling homelessness and housing insecurity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/059a8dc34009ca56