Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority received a Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) formula grant award of $518,307.00 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032. This award provides operating subsidies to support the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing units serving low-income residents in the Dayton, Ohio area. The funding covers essential housing operations including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation expenses.

As part of the broader $5 billion Public Housing Operating Fund program serving approximately 6,000 housing authorities nationwide, this award enables the Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority to maintain adequate operational capacity and preserve the physical integrity of its public housing stock while serving vulnerable populations including elderly residents and families with children. The housing authority will utilize web-based platforms and real-time data analytics to monitor funding levels, occupancy rates, and the number of families served through its rental assistance activities. This formula grant is awarded based on the submission of Operating Fund calculation forms (HUD-52723 and HUD-52722) in accordance with the Annual Contribution Contract maintained with HUD.