Federal Grant Award Summary

The Houghton Housing Commission received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $198,404.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for the Commission's public housing operations in Houghton, Michigan, including modernization of existing units, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and emergency repairs to maintain safe and sanitary housing conditions for low-income residents.

As a formula-based allocation program, the Public Housing Capital Fund distributes funds annually to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide managing nearly one million units across all 50 states and territories. The Houghton Housing Commission (operating as Heritage Manor Apartments) must utilize these funds exclusively for eligible activities specified in its HUD-approved 5-year action plan or for emergency work, consistent with 24 CFR Part 905 requirements. All expenditures must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, and the Commission is required to maintain accurate inventory data and budget records for HUD review and independent audit purposes.