Federal Grant Award Summary

The Columbia Housing Authority received a $1,050,216 formula grant award effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) program. This award provides operating subsidies to support the day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings in Columbia, South Carolina, serving low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children in the region.

Operating funds are allocated toward property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation expenses. These resources enable the Columbia Housing Authority to maintain adequate operational capacity, preserve the physical integrity of its public housing stock, and ensure the delivery of essential services while meeting minimum operating reserve requirements. The Public Housing Operating Fund is a $5 billion national program serving approximately 902,436 public housing households across 6,000 housing authorities nationwide.