Bethlehem Housing Authority

Bethlehem Housing Authority, a non-profit public housing agency headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a recipient of federal formula grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office. The organization operates exclusively as a grant recipient and does not compete for federal contracts or work as a subcontractor.

Bethlehem Housing Authority receives funding under two primary HUD programs: the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) and the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850). Capital Fund grants support public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, emergency repairs, and property management enhancements within an approved five-year action plan. Operating Fund awards cover day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses for public housing dwellings, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation. Recent representative awards include a $5.52 million Capital Fund formula grant for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030, and multiple Operating Fund allocations totaling approximately $1.47 million in 2026 alone, with individual awards ranging from $282,397 to $550,298. Collectively, the Authority received $158.3 million across 118 awards since 2006.

Bethlehem Housing Authority's customer concentration is absolute: 100% of awards fund HUD Public and Indian Housing Office programs. The Authority serves low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children in the Bethlehem area and maintains consistent annual grant volumes of six awards per year over the past five years. Twelve awards carry ultimate completion dates within the next twenty-four months, representing renewal and recompete cycle exposure for those vehicle years. All federal funding is subject to Uniform Administrative Requirements under 2 CFR 200 and requires detailed budgeting and cost documentation for HUD and independent auditor review.