There
are a several things you should know about making a FOIA request.
First,
if the document you want is located in a particular field office,
please submit your request directly to the appropriate HUD
FOIA liaison(s).
Second, you must be fairly specific in what you request. Remember,
FOIA only provides documents. It doesn't answer questions.
Third,
you must agree to pay fees
for various costs related to providing the requested records.
If you want to submit a FOIA request to HUD Headquarters, just click
on the words "submit a FOIA request" below and complete the form
that will pop up. But before you do this, take a minute to search
the home page to see if the information you seek already
is available.
Can't find what you're looking for? Then Submit
a FOIA request. Remember, by submitting a FOIA request you
are agreeing to pay the necessary fees. Be sure to fill out the
form including your daytime telephone number, mailing address and
e-mail address.
HUD
processes requests using multi-track
processing, which allows the Department to process requests
on a first-in/first-out basis, within each track.
HUD
may expedite
your request or appeal if we determine that you have a compelling
need for the records or in other cases as determined by the Department.
If HUD grants your request for expedited processing, HUD will give
your request or appeal priority and will process it as soon as practical.
If you'd like more information about the Freedom of Information
Act, you can e-mail the Freedom
of Information Officer, or you may reference the HUD
FOIA Regulations at 24 CFR pt. 15 (2001).
By the way, we will post frequently requested information on HUD's
home page. That will make it easier for you to get - and HUD to
give you - the information you need.
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