Waltham Housing Authority

Waltham Housing Authority, a U.S. local government entity and public housing authority located in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a recipient of federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office; it does not compete as a prime contractor or subcontractor but administers capital and operating formula grants for public housing serving low-income residents in its jurisdiction.

Waltham Housing Authority operates exclusively as a grant recipient under two primary HUD programs. The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) awarded the authority $578,471 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032, supporting 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. The Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) provides formula-based allocations for capital and management activities; the authority received $801,222 for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030, with eligible uses including modernization and development of public housing units, infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, security enhancements, and maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Both programs operate as components of broader HUD initiatives serving approximately 2,770 public housing agencies nationwide managing nearly one million housing units (Capital Fund) and approximately 6,000 housing authorities serving 902,436 households (Operating Fund). The authority must comply with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, maintain accurate inventory data in HUD's Information Management System, and document all capital activities within an HUD-approved five-year action plan or obtain emergency approvals for disaster-related work.

Waltham Housing Authority's award footprint spans 41 formula grants dating to 2006, with all grants flowing from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office (40 awards) and one award from the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $29.2 million. Recent award activity remains steady at two awards per year in 2024, 2025, and 2026, with six awards reaching ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months. The authority operates no contractor relationships and receives no subcontracted work; all activity is direct federal grant administration tied to Waltham's public housing portfolio and statutory obligations under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.