Williamson Housing Authority

Williamson Housing Authority, a U.S. local government entity and housing authority headquartered in Williamson, West Virginia, receives federal formula grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office to fund public housing operations, capital improvements, and safety-security emergencies across its portfolio. The authority operates as a prime grant recipient (98% of recent awards) serving low-income residents, elderly individuals, and families with children in its service area.

Williamson Housing Authority's federal footprint centers entirely on HUD grant funding under two primary programs. The authority is a recipient of Public Housing Operating Fund grants (CFDA 14.850), which support day-to-day operational expenses including property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security activities, energy costs, resident supportive services, insurance, debt service, and administrative program implementation. Recent operating fund awards include a $362,812 formula grant effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2032, and prior-year operating fund grants dating back to 2022. The authority also receives Public Housing Capital Fund grants (CFDA 14.872), which finance capital and management activities including modernization, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and development activities. Capital fund awards on record include a $767,331 formula grant for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030 and prior awards extending back to 2022. Additionally, Williamson Housing Authority received a safety-and-security emergency grant under the Capital Fund program (award date May 12, 2025, completion May 11, 2027) to address crime and drug-related activity safety measures. The authority also acts as a sub-recipient under a Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps grant from the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service (award date September 1, 2023), under which fifteen AmeriCorps members provide educational and enrichment opportunities to at-risk children and families.

Williamson Housing Authority's customer concentration is narrow: the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office accounts for 43 of 44 total awards (100% coverage); the sole sub-award involves the Corporation for National and Community Service. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $21.5 million. Activity has remained modest and relatively flat—two to four awards per year over the past five years—with three awards reaching ultimate completion inside the next twenty-four months. The authority does not hold federal contracts or contract vehicles; its federal funding relationship is exclusively grant-based under HUD's formula-driven public housing programs.