Saranac Housing Commission

Saranac Housing Commission, a local government housing authority headquartered in Saranac, Michigan, receives federal 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 for low-income residents. The commission operates as a prime recipient of HUD grants only; it does not hold federal contracts, contract vehicles, or subcontracts.

The commission's entire federal footprint consists of HUD formula grants under two core programs. The Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) funds capital-intensive activities including public housing construction, rehabilitation, unit development, infrastructure improvements, and management activities specified in the commission's HUD-approved five-year action plan or approved emergency work, consistent with 24 CFR Part 905. The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) covers day-to-day operational and maintenance expenses, including routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administration and program implementation costs. Recent grant awards include a $210,343 Capital Fund grant for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030; a Public Housing Operating Fund grant running January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032; a Capital Fund award dated May 13, 2025 with completion scheduled for May 12, 2029; and a Public Housing Operating Fund grant dated January 1, 2025 with a completion date of December 31, 2031. The commission holds 41 total awards across both programs, all from HUD's Public and Indian Housing Office, with combined dollars obligated of $6.1 million over the visible award history dating to 2006. Activity has remained steady at two awards per year across 2022 through 2026. Two awards face ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months and will require recompete or renewal action during that window.