Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority received $146,025 in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032. This funding supports the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses required to manage and operate public housing units serving low-income residents in Portsmouth, Ohio.

The grant funds enable the Housing Authority to cover essential operational activities, including property management and routine maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, administrative expenses, and debt service. As part of the broader $5 billion national Public Housing Operating Fund program serving approximately 6,000 housing authorities and 1.59 million public housing residents, this award contributes to ensuring the provision of decent, safe, and affordable housing options for vulnerable populations including elderly individuals and families with children.