Decatur Housing Authority

Decatur Housing Authority is a local government entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Decatur, Texas, that specializes in providing public housing services. As a public housing agency (PHA), the organization is primarily focused on managing and maintaining affordable housing for low-income residents, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities. The agency is structured as a U.S. Local Government and is specifically categorized as a Housing Authority for public and tribal housing.

The housing authority has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, primarily through two key formula grant programs: the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFP) and the Public Housing Operating Fund. These grants, totaling approximately $3.2 billion nationwide, support critical activities such as public housing development, modernization, maintenance, and operational expenses. Specific grant-funded activities include physical improvements to housing structures, energy efficiency upgrades, emergency repairs, code compliance work, and reduction of housing vacancies. The grants also support administrative and management expenses, security activities, and resident supportive services. The Decatur Housing Authority's grants range from annual awards of $15,500,000 to $15,550,125, with project completion dates extending from 2025 to 2032, demonstrating a consistent commitment to maintaining and improving public housing infrastructure and services for low-income communities.