Housing Authority Of Osage County

Housing Authority of Osage County is a U.S. local government entity registered with SAM.gov since June 2005, operating as a public housing authority in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The organization serves as a critical provider of affordable housing solutions to low-income residents, including elderly individuals and families with children, throughout Osage County. The Housing Authority operates within the broader framework of the 1937 Housing Act and its subsequent amendments, administering federal grants to maintain and improve its public housing portfolio while supporting the communities it serves.

The Housing Authority of Osage County has received consistent federal grant funding exclusively through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, demonstrating a stable and recurring relationship with federal housing programs. The organization has been awarded multiple formula grants under two primary programs: the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) and the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872). Recent awards include two Public Housing Operating Fund grants in January 2026 totaling $394,164 ($191,128 and $203,036) to support day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses, and a $777,676 Public Housing Capital Fund grant awarded in May 2025 for capital improvements and modernization activities. These grants fund essential activities including property management and operations, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, administrative expenses, infrastructure upgrades, and emergency repairs. The Housing Authority's award history spans from February 2021 through January 2026, indicating a sustained commitment to federal housing programs with overlapping funding periods that ensure continuous operations and capital improvements. All grants have been awarded directly to the Housing Authority as the prime recipient, with no documented sub-awardee relationships, allowing the organization to maintain direct control over the implementation of affordable housing initiatives and modernization projects serving its resident population.