Summary

Washington County Community Development Agency received a Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award of $222,885 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 public housing operations serving low-income residents in Washington County, Minnesota. The capital funds may be allocated toward public housing modernization, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, development of public housing units, and financing activities including debt service payments for standard and mixed-finance developments.

As a Public Housing Agency (PHA), Washington County Community Development Agency must utilize the capital funds exclusively for eligible activities specified in the agency's approved 5-Year Action Plan or for HUD-approved emergency work. The award represents the agency's annual formula allocation calculated by HUD based on established metrics including public housing unit inventory characteristics, building age, and construction costs. The recipient must maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System, comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, and document all capital activities through comprehensive budget and cost records subject to HUD and independent auditor review.