Housing Authority Of The City Of Needles

Housing Authority Of The City Of Needles is a non-profit public housing authority based in Needles, California, that receives federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office to fund capital improvements and operating expenses for public housing serving low-income residents. The organization operates exclusively as a federal grant recipient — all 41 awards in the source are prime grants with no subcontract activity.

The Housing Authority's entire customer base (100% of awards) consists of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office. Recent grant activity centers on two federal programs: the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872), which supports capital and management activities including public housing modernization, development of additional units, infrastructure improvements, and emergency repairs; and the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.839), which funds day-to-day operational expenses, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, and debt service. Representative recent awards include a $173,814 Public Housing Capital Fund formula grant effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030, a Public Housing Operating Fund formula grant running January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032, a $173,814 Public Housing Capital Fund award dated May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2029, and a Public Housing Operating Fund award dated January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2031. All capital and operating funds must be allocated exclusively toward activities specified in the Housing Authority's approved 5-Year Action Plan or HUD-approved emergency work, with expenditures subject to the Uniform Administrative Requirements under 2 CFR 200 and independent auditor review.

The Housing Authority has received two awards completing within the next twenty-four months. Annual grant volume has remained flat at approximately two awards per year across 2022 through 2026, with a combined five-year obligated value of $6.3 million. This federal footprint reflects the Housing Authority's statutory role as a recipient of formula grants under the United States Housing Act of 1937, not a competitive service provider or contractor.