WASHINGTON – The secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Scott Turner, announced the relocation of the HUD headquarters of the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building at the 2415 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. This decision would release several hundred million dollars in taxpayers, would address serious threats to health and security, improve the work culture of the department and present an opportunity for greater collaboration and service to the American people.
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“It is time to turn the page on the Weaver building and to move to a new head office which prioritizes the well-being of HUD employees and correctly reflects the passion and excellence of our team”, ” said secretary Hud Scott Turner. “There are serious concerns concerning the current state of HUD’s head office, including health risks, leaks and structural and maintenance failures. Many of these risks will be unnecessarily and irresponsible for buildings, this is a change of mission that we hope that we will inspire all the United States.
“Virginia is an ideal place to have its head office, and we are delighted to welcome the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and more than 2,700 employees based at the head office in the best state of America to live, work and raise a family”, “ said the governor of Virginie Glenn Youngkin. “Since the Trump administration began to transform the federal government to better serve the American people, our team has focused on seizing the new opportunities that it presents for the Commonwealth. Virginia is the pride of the home of many public and private centuries, and we thank leadership Hud for trusting us and we are committed to supporting your important national mission. ”
“The decision to move the headquarters of HUD is a decision that reflects our commitment to budgetary responsibility and the effectiveness of the mission”, ” said Michael Peters, commissioner of the GSA public buildings. “The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building requires hundreds of millions of long -term repairs and this decision will guarantee that they quickly have access to a modern work environment that meets their needs.”
For decades, the Robert C. Weaver building has been prey by severe long -term infrastructure, safety, health and operational challenges. It has deteriorated well beyond the profitable point of compensation, creating significant financial obligations for the federal government if the occupation is maintained. Construction conditions and financial responsibilities of the Robert C. Weaver building include obsolete basic infrastructure, current structural problems, environmental risks and health, safety failures and safety and compliance gaps. The building would require almost half a billion dollars over the next four years to meet minimum federal standards.
The Robert C. Weaver building belongs to the US General Services Administration (GSA). In April 2025, HUD and GSA announced the addition of the HUD headquarters at accelerated disposition list.
After today’s announcement, HUD will implement a relocation plan for staggered employees, in coordination with the GSA. This relocation can save hundreds of millions of American taxpayers in delayed maintenance and modernization needs and more than $ 22 million in annual operating expenses of the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building.