Hazlehurst Housing Authority

Hazlehurst Housing Authority, a not-for-profit public housing authority headquartered in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, is a federal grant recipient that receives formula grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office to fund public housing operations and capital improvements for low-income residents in its jurisdiction.

The Authority operates exclusively as a prime grant recipient under two HUD formula grant programs: the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) and the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872). Operating Fund grants support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses, property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation. Capital Fund grants finance public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and emergency repairs. Recent awards include a $172,215 Operating Fund grant (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032) to support ongoing operations and a $444,871 Capital Fund grant (April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030) to support capital activities and management expenses. An earlier Capital Fund award effective May 6, 2024 through May 5, 2028 and another Operating Fund award effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2031 represent the prior grant cycle. All funds are allocated through HUD's formula-based methodology calculated on inventory characteristics including unit count, building age, and construction costs rather than through competitive application.

The Authority's federal footprint concentrates entirely with HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office across 39 awards spanning from 2006 through 2026. Combined obligated dollars total $10.2 million across the portfolio. Activity has remained flat at two awards annually over the past five years (2022–2026). Two awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months. The Authority operates as a 100% prime recipient with no subcontract activity, making it a direct implementer rather than a teaming or procurement vehicle for contractors. All expenditures must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, and the Authority is required to maintain accurate inventory information in HUD's Information Management System/Public Housing Information Center and submit annual Capital Fund certifications to support ongoing fund allocation calculations.