The City of Taunton received a $805,787.83 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) with an award date of August 27, 2024 and performance period extending to September 30, 2033. This funding supports the city's efforts to expand the supply of affordable housing, particularly rental housing, for low and very low income residents. The grant program requires recipients to reserve at least 15% of their allocation for projects developed by Community Housing Development Organizations, ensuring grassroots community involvement in affordable housing initiatives. Past HOME grants have supported a range of housing and community development activities in Taunton such as rehabilitation of affordable rental units and private homes, homebuyer assistance programs, and public facility/infrastructure improvements. The city has also used the funding to provide subawards to local nonprofit organizations like the Department of Human Services for case management and nursing care services targeting low-income seniors.