United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The United States secretary of housing and urban development (or HUD secretary) is the head of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, a member of the president's Cabinet, and thirteenth in the presidential line of succession. The post was created with the formation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on September 9, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 89–174: The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act) into law. The department's mission is "to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination."

United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Seal of the department
Flag of the department
Incumbent
Marcia Fudge
since March 10, 2021
Department of Housing and Urban Development
StyleMadam Secretary (informal)
The Honorable (formal)
Member ofCabinet
Reports toPresident
SeatRobert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, D.C.
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Constituting instrument42 U.S.C. § 3532
FormationSeptember 9, 1965 (1965-09-09)
First holderRobert C. Weaver
SuccessionThirteenth
DeputyDeputy Secretary
SalaryExecutive Schedule, level I
Websitewww.hud.gov

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule, thus earning a salary of US$221,400, as of January 2021.

As of March 10, 2021, Marcia Fudge is the secretary of housing and urban development.

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