Medford Housing Authority

Medford Housing Authority, a U.S. local government entity and housing authority headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, receives federal grant funding directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office to operate and modernize public housing serving low-income residents. The Authority acts as a prime recipient across 91 federal grants spanning the past two decades, with no subcontract activity and exclusive concentration with a single federal customer — HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office accounts for 100% of all awards.

The Authority's grant portfolio centers on three core federal programs. The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) comprises the largest volume of awards, funding day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation. Recent operating fund awards include $630,978 (January 2026 through December 2032), $182,445 (January 2026 through December 2032), and $137,716 (January 2026 through December 2032) in formula grant funding. The Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) supports capital and management activities including modernization of existing public housing units, infrastructure improvements, development and acquisition of additional housing units, emergency repairs, and management enhancements; the Authority received a $2,162,862 formula grant (April 2026 through March 2030) for these activities. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (CFDA 14.896) funds salary and fringe benefits for FSS Program Coordinators who enroll families in workforce development and economic self-sufficiency initiatives, with the Authority's most recent award of $164,806 (January through December 2026) supporting coordinator positions serving at least 25 participating families. The Authority also holds a project grant under the Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (June 2025 through May 2028), which supports employment and economic advancement programming at public housing communities.

Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $72.9 million over the source period. Activity has remained steady at five to six awards per year over the past five years, with ten awards reaching ultimate completion date within the next twenty-four months. The Authority's grant awards represent standard HUD formula and project grant allocations to public housing authorities operating in compliance with the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 and 24 CFR Part 905.