Warren County Housing Authority

Warren County Housing Authority, a county government entity based in Monmouth, Illinois, receives federal formula grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund public housing operations and capital improvements serving low-income residents in Warren County. The Authority operates exclusively as a prime recipient of HUD grants; it does not hold federal contracts, IDVs, or subcontracts, and competes in no set-aside categories.

Warren County Housing Authority's federal footprint consists entirely of HUD grant awards spanning two core programs. The Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) provides annual operating subsidies to cover day-to-day maintenance, property management, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative implementation expenses. The Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) funds capital and management activities including public housing modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation of existing units, energy efficiency upgrades, and emergency repairs. Recent named awards include a $924,792 formula grant under the Capital Fund effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030; a $184,110 formula grant under the Operating Fund running January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032; and a $165,995 formula grant under the Operating Fund for the same period. The Authority also received a $350,000 project grant from HUD's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (awarded April 1, 2024, completion April 1, 2027) to conduct radon testing and mitigation in public housing units according to EPA protocols and ANSI/AARST standards.

Customer concentration is absolute: HUD accounts for 100% of the Authority's 59 awards, with 58 awards from the Public and Indian Housing Office and one from the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. Combined obligated dollars across all awards total $24.8 million. The Authority's grant activity has remained flat at three to four awards annually over the past five years, with seven awards reaching completion within the next twenty-four months. The Authority's mission is restricted to managing and operating its public housing portfolio in compliance with the Housing Act of 1937 and 2 CFR Part 200 audit requirements; it serves as neither a contractor nor a subcontractor to other federal agencies or primes.