Summary: Public Housing Operating Fund Award to San Francisco Housing Authority

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office, awarded $872,309 through the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) to the San Francisco Housing Authority, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032. This formula grant provides operating subsidies to support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing properties serving low-income residents in San Francisco. The funding covers essential services including property management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation required under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

The Public Housing Operating Fund is a $5 billion nationwide program distributed to approximately 6,000 public housing authorities serving 1.59 million residents across 902,436 households. Operating funds enable housing authorities to maintain adequate service delivery and preserve minimum operating reserves necessary for sustained property operations. Recipients calculate funding allocations using HUD Forms 52723 and 52722 and must maintain an Annual Contribution Contract and Cooperative Agreement. The San Francisco Housing Authority's award reflects the formula-based distribution methodology that ensures consistent operational support for public housing agencies nationwide.