Formula Grant CT26P02950126

The West Haven Housing Authority received a formula grant award of $1,741,175 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 public housing modernization, development, and infrastructure improvements serving the West Haven, Connecticut area.

Under this award, the Housing Authority will utilize capital funds for eligible activities including modernization of existing public housing units, development and acquisition of additional public housing inventory, emergency repairs, infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and management enhancements. These activities are governed by the Housing Authority's five-year action plan and must align with eligible activities outlined in 24 CFR Part 905. The funding enables the Housing Authority to maintain and improve decent, safe, and sanitary housing conditions for low-income residents, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities within its service area, consistent with the Capital Fund program's broader mission of supporting approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies managing nearly one million units nationwide.