Leveraging HUD’s Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for Equitable Development

This guide is a resource for grantees and their partners to understand, secure, and leverage the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108) for transformative and equitable development. This guide highlights strategic equity-driven approaches that result in broader access to financing, better alignment with community goals, and greater impact on equity outcomes. It also shares lessons learned from experience, complemented by case studies, frameworks for key decisions and implementation steps.