The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority #5 has been awarded a $196,986 formula grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public Housing Operating Fund program (CFDA 14.850). This funding supports the operation and maintenance of public housing units managed by the housing authority to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for eligible low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in Newton, Mississippi and the surrounding area.
The grant funds will be used to cover the day-to-day operational expenses of the public housing properties, including management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative costs. This funding helps the housing authority maintain high occupancy rates, improve resident quality of life, and promote fair housing practices for the approximately 1,590,321 public housing residents across 902,436 households served. The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2031.
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