Fall River Housing Authority

Fall River Housing Authority is a U.S. local government entity located in Fall River, Massachusetts that serves as a public housing agency responsible for administering federal housing assistance programs and managing public housing operations in the community. The organization is registered to receive federal awards and maintains active participation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) comprehensive suite of housing programs. As a housing authority, Fall River Housing Authority provides critical affordable housing services and operational support for low-income residents, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities throughout the region.

The Fall River Housing Authority has demonstrated extensive experience delivering services through multiple HUD grant programs, with the majority of its prime awards originating from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office. The authority receives substantial funding through the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850), a formula grant program that provides operating subsidies to support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative expenses. Between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2032, the authority received multiple Public Housing Operating Fund awards totaling approximately $4.7 million collectively, supporting the management of public housing units serving vulnerable populations including elderly residents and families with children. Additionally, the authority secured a $5.69 million Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) award in May 2025 to support modernization, development, and infrastructure improvements of public housing units over a four-year period. The authority also received Family Self-Sufficiency Program grants to fund coordinator salaries for assisting residents in achieving employment and self-sufficiency. As a sub-awardee, Fall River Housing Authority partners with the City of Fall River and service provider Steppingstone, Inc. under the Continuum of Care Next Step Home Program, administering rental assistance for 40 tenant-based housing units serving homeless and chronically homeless individuals with disabilities, including inspection of housing units, income verification, rent calculation, and payment of subsidies. The authority's grant portfolio reflects its role as a comprehensive housing provider managing both routine operations and capital improvements while serving as a critical partner in addressing homelessness and providing supportive housing services in its community.