The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $220,798 to Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) on January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.
The award funds day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing in Chesapeake, Virginia, including management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, and administrative expenses required under the Housing Act of 1937 and program regulations. The recipient operates public housing units serving low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Chesapeake area. Performance occurs in Chesapeake, Virginia.
The Public Housing Operating Fund is a formula grant program distributing approximately $5 billion annually across roughly 6,000 housing authorities serving approximately 1.59 million public housing residents in 902,436 households nationwide. Operating subsidies help maintain services and preserve minimum operating reserves across the portfolio.