Federal Grant Award Summary

Polk County, Florida received a formula grant award of $1,414,159.06 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective January 5, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034. This funding supports the county's affordable housing initiatives designed to expand the supply of housing for low- and very low-income residents throughout its 2,010 square-mile service area.

The grant funds 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 participating jurisdiction under the HOME program, Polk County must develop and implement a Consolidated Plan and annual action plans detailing fund deployment, ensure all HOME-funded projects meet income targeting and affordability requirements, and maintain project affordability for five to twenty years depending on the activity type. The county may coordinate housing projects directly or through sub-awards with developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to achieve program objectives across municipalities within its service area.