The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) has awarded the Allentown Housing Authority a $109,097 formula grant to fund the operating and maintenance expenses of public housing units in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This 6-year grant, awarded on January 1, 2025, will support the Allentown Housing Authority's day-to-day operations, including management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime/security activities, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative costs. The funding aims to maintain high occupancy rates, improve resident quality of life, and promote fair housing practices for approximately 1,590,321 public housing residents across 902,436 households served by 6,000 local housing authorities nationwide. The Public Housing Operating Fund is a $5 billion program that provides critical operating subsidies to housing authorities to ensure the provision of decent, safe, and affordable housing for eligible low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities.
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