Home investment partnerships program

The City of Springfield received a formula grant award of $1,488,620.88 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239). The award, obligated on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034, supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income households in Springfield, Massachusetts. Through this funding, the city implements a range of housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a formula grant recipient, Springfield receives its allocation based on statutory distribution formulas rather than through competitive application. The city is required to maintain federal income targeting requirements and ensure affordability compliance for five to twenty years depending on the specific activity type and funding contribution level. The award supports Springfield's broader community development strategy, which addresses critical housing needs and revitalization initiatives for vulnerable populations, with program activities subject to HUD oversight, Consolidated Plans, annual action plans, and compliance with 24 CFR Part 91 regulations.