Marfa Housing Authority

Marfa Housing Authority is a U.S. local government entity and housing authority registered to receive federal awards since June 2009. As a public housing agency, it provides affordable housing options and related services to low-income residents in Marfa, Texas. The authority primarily receives federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support its mission of developing, maintaining, and managing public housing units. These grants enable Marfa Housing Authority to offer decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions for eligible families and individuals in the community.

The federal grants awarded to Marfa Housing Authority primarily fall under two HUD programs: the Public Housing Capital Fund Program (CFDA 14.872) and the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850). Through the Capital Fund Program, the authority receives formula grants to carry out capital improvements, modernization, and management activities for its public housing units. This includes construction, rehabilitation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other physical work to ensure compliance with federal housing standards. The Operating Fund grants support day-to-day operational costs, routine maintenance, security measures, and resident services. Both programs allow Marfa Housing Authority to engage in long-term planning and implementation of its public housing initiatives, with grant performance periods typically spanning four to eight years. While the specific monetary amounts vary by year, recent Capital Fund grants have been around $160,000, and Operating Fund grants have been approximately $105,000 annually. These funds collectively enable Marfa Housing Authority to develop, modernize, and maintain its public housing stock while providing essential services to low-income residents in the Marfa area.