Knox County Housing Authority CO.

Knox County Housing Authority CO., a U.S. local government housing authority based in Bicknell, Indiana, receives federal housing formula grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office to fund public housing capital improvements, modernization, and operating expenses. The authority operates exclusively as a grant recipient (100% of awards) with no federal contract prime work or subcontract activity; all federal funding flows directly from HUD through formula-based allocations under the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) and Public Housing Operating Fund programs.

Knox County Housing Authority's federal footprint is singular and concentrated: all 41 awards in the source data originate from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, reflecting the statutory structure of public housing agency funding under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The authority receives recurring annual or multi-year formula grants for capital and operating activities. Recent awards include a $216,339 Public Housing Capital Fund grant (April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030) supporting modernization, development, and management improvements; a Public Housing Operating Fund grant (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032) for day-to-day operational expenses, maintenance, and administrative costs; a $216,339 Capital Fund award (May 13, 2025 through May 12, 2029); and comparable grants extending back to 2022. Combined obligated dollars across the full award history total $6.1 million, with two awards reaching ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months.

Knox County Housing Authority's eligible use of capital and operating funds covers public housing development, modernization, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, and debt service consistent with 24 CFR Part 905 and approved 5-Year Action Plans. As one of approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide serving nearly one million units across all fifty states and territories, the authority manages its housing inventory for low-income residents in Knox County, with statutory obligations to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and serve vulnerable populations including elderly residents and families with children.