Federal Grant Award Summary

The Huntsville Housing Authority received a $5.72 million formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Capital Fund program (CFDA 14.872), effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for the Authority's approximately 3,000 public housing units serving low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities throughout the Huntsville area.

The Capital Fund grant enables the Housing Authority to finance public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, development activities, and management enhancements as described in 24 CFR Part 905. Eligible activities include construction and acquisition of additional housing units, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and financing costs associated with standard and mixed-finance developments. All funded activities must be specified in the Authority's approved five-year action plan or approved by HUD for emergency work, with expenditures subject to compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and audit provisions.