Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the City of Winchester, Virginia $603,194.01 under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on January 7, 2026. The HOME program expands the supply of affordable housing, particularly rental housing, for low and very low income Americans and strengthens the abilities of state and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent housing. Formula allocations flow to states, cities, urban counties, and consortia; Winchester qualifies as an entitlement community. The award period runs through September 30, 2034, with all work performed in Winchester, Virginia. As a formula grant recipient, Winchester must submit an annual action plan and certifications for HUD review within 45 days of submission, maintain records documenting compliance with program requirements for the most recent five years, and preserve affordability documentation for five years beyond the required retention period. The city's broader HOME portfolio includes 38 combined awards under HOME and the Community Development Block Grant programs supporting affordable housing development, rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance.