Mississippi Regional Housing Authority

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV Division is a U.S. government entity structured as a local housing authority located in Columbus, Mississippi, that has been registered in SAM.gov since May 20, 2005. The organization serves as a public housing agency administering affordable housing programs for low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children across its service area. As a housing authority, it manages public housing units and provides essential housing solutions to vulnerable populations within Mississippi.

The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV Division has consistently received formula grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under two primary federal funding programs. The authority has been awarded multiple grants under the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850), which provides operating subsidies to fund day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses of public housing dwellings, including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, resident supportive services, and administrative expenses. Most recently, the authority received two Operating Fund grants totaling $494,558 awarded on January 1, 2026, extending through December 31, 2032. Additionally, the authority has received multiple Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) grants to support capital and modernization activities, with a notable $1,258,115 award on May 13, 2025, for infrastructure upgrades, development, and management improvements through May 12, 2029. These formula grants represent ongoing federal support enabling the authority to maintain and improve its public housing portfolio, support approximately 6,000 similar housing authorities nationwide serving over 1.5 million public housing residents, and ensure access to decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the communities it serves.