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PD&R was established in 1973 as an office headed by an Assistant Secretary. The statutory authority for PD&R' s research activities is found in Title V of the 1970 Housing Act, which authorizes programs of "research, studies, testing, and demonstrations relating to the missions and programs of the Department." Research priorities have differed from administration to administration, with varying mixes of housing studies, housing technology research, demonstrations, HUD program evaluations, and policy reports. PD&R' s research activities are designed to have immediate relevance to the policy issues facing the Secretary and his principal staff. In the 1990s, PD&R assumed two new functions: assisting in the program regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (primarily setting their affordable housing goals and monitoring their performance) and promoting university/community partnerships through grants and technical assistance. PD&R also provides analytical expertise and information resources to help senior HUD staff make informed policy decisions. For instance, PD&R plays a policy advisory role in preparing HUD' s budget and legislative proposals, and in other activities such as approving regulations and setting performance goals and measures.

Address: HUD USER, P.O. Box 23268, Washington, DC 20026-3268.
Telephone: 1-800-927-7589
Fax: 1-202-708-9981
Website: http://www.huduser.org/