The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Battle Creek Housing Commission $172,679 under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) on January 1, 2026, to support day-to-day operational expenses and maintenance of public housing.
Operating funds cover management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation expenses. The Battle Creek Housing Commission, a local public housing authority serving Battle Creek, Michigan, uses the award to maintain decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income residents, including families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities. Performance extends through December 31, 2032. The Public Housing Operating Fund is a formula grant program providing approximately $5 billion nationwide to roughly 6,000 housing authorities serving 1.59 million public housing residents across 902,436 households. Housing authorities access web-based platforms offering real-time portfolio data on funding levels, occupancy rates, and families served to support financial and operational decision-making.