The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the New York City Housing Authority $831,644 in formula grant funding on January 1, 2026, under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) to support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing units.
The funding supports management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative and program implementation expenses required under the Housing Act of 1937 and program regulations. NYCHA operates web-based platforms that provide real-time data on funding levels, occupancy rates, and families served across its portfolio.
The award covers the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032, with place of performance at New York, NY 10007. The Public Housing Operating Fund is a $5 billion program nationally, providing operating subsidies to approximately 6,000 housing authorities serving 1.59 million public housing residents in 902,436 households.