Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Contra Costa County received a $638,875 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850), effective February 19, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2030. This funding supports the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings serving low-income residents in Martinez, California, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative program implementation costs.

The Operating Fund grant enables the Housing Authority to maintain adequate service levels and operational reserves across its public housing portfolio. The broader $5 billion national program distributes funding to approximately 6,000 housing authorities serving over 1.59 million public housing residents in 902,436 households, with a significant portion of beneficiaries including elderly individuals (44%) and families with children (35%). The Housing Authority leverages web-based platforms providing real-time data on funding levels, occupancy rates, and resident metrics to optimize portfolio management and service delivery.