Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Contra Costa County received a $638,875 Formula Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund program (CFDA 14.850), effective February 19, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2030. This award provides operating subsidies to support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing dwellings managed by the Housing Authority in Martinez, California.

The funding supports critical activities including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative expenses required under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. These operating funds enable the Housing Authority to maintain services, preserve housing quality, and provide minimum operating reserves for its public housing portfolio serving low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children in Contra Costa County. The award is part of a broader $5 billion federal initiative that serves approximately 6,000 housing authorities nationwide.