Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania $542,917.71 under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on January 7, 2026, for affordable housing expansion serving low- and very low-income households. The award is a formula grant with a period of performance through September 30, 2034, and place of performance in Scranton, PA 18503. The city executes eligible HOME activities directly or distributes funds through sub-awards to developers, nonprofits, and community partners. The HOME program distributes formula allocations to states, cities, urban counties, and consortia to expand rental housing supply and strengthen local government capacity to design and implement affordable housing strategies. Grantees must maintain records documenting program compliance for five years following the affordability period and submit annual action plans and certifications alongside a Consolidated Plan submitted every fifth year for HUD review under 24 CFR Part 91 criteria.