SCOOP: HUD reveals how many staffers packed their bags and took latest deferred resignation offer

Approximately 2,300 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees have chosen to take deferred resignation offers since January, according to Fox News Digital. Secretary Scott Turner stated that this initiative aims to assess all programs and personnel while maintaining a strong workforce focused on assisting the most vulnerable populations and promoting self-sufficiency.

The Deferred Resignation Program aligns with President Trump’s goal of streamlining operations within the federal government by providing employees with the opportunity to explore new career paths while allowing the agency to enhance efficiency. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) initially offered deferred resignations to federal employees earlier in 2025, with the program closing in February. This initiative provided staffers with eight months of pay and benefits if they chose to leave their federal government positions.

Following the closure of the OPM offer, HUD introduced a second resignation offer on March 31 for employees who regretted not taking advantage of the initial opportunity. As of now, approximately 2,300 HUD employees have accepted the deferred resignation offers, with minor fluctuations expected as final agreements are finalized with staff members. Prior to the Trump administration, HUD employed nearly 10,000 individuals.

Under the Biden administration, reports indicated that HUD offices had become deserted as employees worked remotely and seldom visited the agency’s Washington headquarters. In February, it was likened to an abandoned “Spirit Halloween” store, left untouched since the previous Trump administration. President Trump’s memo on his first day back in office instructed agency heads to terminate remote work arrangements that had been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Secretary Turner emphasized the importance of returning to in-person work to enhance teamwork, accountability, and collaboration within the organization. He expressed a commitment to resuming operations for the benefit of the American people and ensuring taxpayer dollars are utilized effectively.

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