Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin received a $152,109 formula grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) program. The award, obligated on April 20, 2026, provides operating subsidies to support the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings serving low-income residents in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, through December 31, 2029.

The funding supports a comprehensive range of critical housing operations, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, and administrative program implementation. The Public Housing Operating Fund is a $5 billion national program serving approximately 902,436 public housing households across roughly 6,000 housing authorities, with particular focus on serving elderly residents (44% of the population) and families with children (35% of residents). These operating subsidies are essential to maintaining adequate service delivery and operational reserves for public housing agencies nationwide.