Department of Reforrm Act of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 is aimed at reforming housing, community, and neighborhood development programs. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is required to publish notices and selection criteria for assistance, including objective measures of housing need and project merit. The document establishes standards and procedures for imposing civil money penalties up to $10,000 per violation and provides guidelines for the disposition of FHA-foreclosed properties. It also requires a report on providing foreclosed properties to disaster victims and a study to improve the direct endorsement program.