Auburn Housing Authority

Auburn Housing Authority, a U.S. local government entity headquartered in Auburn, Maine, is a recipient of federal formula grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office for public housing operations and capital improvement activities. The Authority operates exclusively as a prime grant recipient and holds no federal contracts or contract vehicles; all 42 awards in its footprint derive from HUD's Public Housing programs (CFDA 14.850 and 14.872).

Auburn Housing Authority receives recurring formula-grant funding under two primary HUD programs. The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) provides operating subsidies to cover day-to-day expenses including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation. The Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) supports capital and management activities such as modernization, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and development activities that enhance the safety and functionality of public housing units. Recent awards include a $291,700 Operating Fund grant effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032, and a $492,874 Capital Fund grant effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. These are formula-based allocations calculated according to the Authority's public housing characteristics, including unit counts, building age, and construction costs, rather than competitive grants. The Authority must maintain compliance with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and obligate funds in accordance with HUD deadlines.

All 42 awards across the Authority's footprint fund HUD's Public and Indian Housing programs, with no sub-award relationships or prime contractor exposure. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $19.3 million since 2006. Activity has remained stable at two awards per year across 2024, 2025, and 2026; three awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months. As a housing authority, Auburn Housing Authority operates to serve low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the local Auburn community, not as a federal contractor or service vendor.