Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Housing Authority of Umatilla County $436,402.00 under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital improvement activities for public housing infrastructure serving low-income residents in Hermiston, Oregon. The Capital Fund award enables the housing authority to finance modernization, development, management improvements, and other eligible capital activities that enhance the physical conditions and operational efficiency of its public housing portfolio.

The Public Housing Capital Fund operates as a formula-based allocation program, with awards calculated according to established metrics reflecting each Public Housing Agency's (PHA) inventory characteristics, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs. Eligible activities funded through this grant include public housing modernization, infrastructure repairs and upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, emergency repairs, and development of additional housing units. All capital fund expenditures must align with the housing authority's approved 5-Year Action Plan or receive HUD approval for emergency or disaster-related work. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System.