Public Housing Operating Fund Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $181,673 in formula grant funding to the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032. This funding supports day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing complexes serving low-income residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands, including St. Thomas facilities such as the Candido Guadalupe Housing Complex, John F. Kennedy Terrace, and Estate Bovoni Apartments.

VIHA utilizes these operating subsidies to cover essential public housing operations including management and administrative functions, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, and debt service. The funding enables VIHA to maintain adequate service levels and operating reserves for approximately 1.59 million public housing residents nationwide served under this $5 billion national program across approximately 6,000 public housing authorities. Awards are calculated and submitted via HUD Forms 52723 and 52722 in accordance with the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 and applicable regulations.