HUD Plans Headquarters Relocation Amid $500M Maintenance Costs

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with the General Services Administration (GSA), is seeking to sell its longtime headquarters, the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington, D.C., as part of a broader Trump administration effort to reduce federal real estate costs and shrink the government workforce. The building, opened in 1968, is significantly underutilized—operating at only half capacity despite all staff being on site—and faces over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs, costing taxpayers $56 million annually in rent and operations. HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasized that the move is aimed at creating a more efficient, accountable, and purpose-driven workplace while reducing the burden on taxpayers. The D.C. metropolitan area remains a top priority for HUD's future headquarters location, though the timeline and specific site have yet to be determined. This initiative is part of a larger plan to sell or repurpose underused federal properties and aligns with workforce reduction targets at HUD, which may see staffing cut by half. The GSA supports the relocation, citing the benefits of moving to a right-sized and better-maintained facility for HUD’s mission.