Home investment partnerships program

The City of Hattiesburg received a $296,670.90 formula grant award on September 16, 2025, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. This award, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034, funds affordable housing initiatives designed to expand the supply of housing for low- and very low-income households in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Under this formula grant allocation, the City of Hattiesburg will deploy funds toward eligible HOME housing activities, which may include rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All projects funded through this award must comply with federal income targeting requirements and maintain affordability for periods ranging from five to twenty years, depending on the specific activity type and level of federal contribution. The City may undertake projects directly or provide sub-awards to developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to implement these affordable housing initiatives while maintaining compliance with 24 CFR Part 91 regulations and HUD record-keeping requirements.