United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Incumbent Scott Turner since February 5, 2025
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Style	Mr. Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal)
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	President of the United States
Seat	Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, D.C.
Appointer	President of the United States with Senate advice and consent
Term length	No fixed term
Constituting instrument	42 U.S.C. § 3532
Formation	September 9, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-09-09)
First holder	Robert C. Weaver
Succession	Thirteenth
Deputy	Deputy Secretary
Salary	Executive Schedule, level I

The United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a very important leader in the American government. This person is in charge of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, often called HUD. HUD's main goal is to help people find good homes and build strong communities.

The Secretary is also a member of the United States Cabinet, which is a group of top advisors to the President. They are also thirteenth in line to become President if something happens to the President and Vice President. The job was created on September 9, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

What Does the HUD Secretary Do?
- Salary of the Secretary
- Who is the Current Secretary?
History of the Secretaries
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What Does the HUD Secretary Do?

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development leads a big team. This team works to make sure everyone has a chance to live in a safe and affordable home. Their mission is to help more people own their homes. They also support the growth of communities. A key part of their job is to make sure housing is available to everyone, without unfair treatment.

Salary of the Secretary

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development earns a good salary. As of January 2024, the salary for this position is US$246,400 per year. This is a "Level I position" in the government's pay scale.

Who is the Current Secretary?

The person holding this important job right now is Scott Turner. He officially started his role on February 5, 2025.

History of the Secretaries

Many different people have served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 1966. They have come from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Each Secretary has worked to improve housing and communities across the United States.

The first Secretary was Robert C. Weaver, who started in 1966.
Sometimes, an "acting" secretary fills the role temporarily. This happens when a new Secretary is waiting to be officially approved.