Public Housing Operating Fund (14.850)
Public Housing Operating Fund (Assistance Listing 14.850) is run by the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It awarded $25 billion in 38,695 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $658,609 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $233,403. Half of the 38,695 awards fell between $66,499 and $580,616, and they ranged from $1 to $176 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$25 billion
- Grant awards38,695
- Typical award$233,403
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.3 billion
- Size rank23 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $4.8 billion in fiscal 2021 to $5.3 billion in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 23rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 51% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 54 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide and operate cost-effective, decent, safe and affordable dwellings for lower income families through an authorized local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Public Housing Agencies established in accordance with State law are eligible. The proposed program must be approved by the local governing body. Pursuant to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996, Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs) are no longer eligible for funding under the U.S. Housing Act (of 1937) or the Indian Housing Act.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Operating subsidy funds are provided to PHAs to achieve and maintain adequate operating and maintenance service and reserve funds. Funds are made to PHAs based on the extent to which their projected total allowable expenses (as determined by formula) exceed their projected income (also as determined by formula) from rents and other sources. Use restricted to activities specified in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1937, Section 9 (e), Operating Fund.;
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title Operating Fund, Part 24 CFR , Subpart 990,Statutory Formula: Title Operating Fund Chapter Part 24 CFR Subpart 990 Public Law Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
From $1,400 to $1,223,029,408; Average $1,840,485
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Housing Operating Fund (14.850) awarded $25 billion across 38,695 grant awards, an average of $658,609 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 1.8% of the money.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 32,243 | $25 billion | 98% |
| State and local governments | 6,452 | $464 million | 1.8% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,049 | $7.1 billion |
| Pennsylvania | 1,928 | $2.1 billion |
| Puerto Rico | 1,786 | $1.4 billion |
| Illinois | 1,421 | $1.4 billion |
| Massachusetts | 1,230 | $997 million |
| Ohio | 1,354 | $981 million |
| New Jersey | 1,281 | $849 million |
| Texas | 2,972 | $810 million |
| Alabama | 1,505 | $696 million |
| Florida | 1,359 | $626 million |
| North Carolina | 1,345 | $590 million |
| Georgia | 1,758 | $560 million |
| California | 1,013 | $556 million |
| Maryland | 308 | $505 million |
| Virginia | 684 | $395 million |
| Tennessee | 913 | $381 million |
| Connecticut | 613 | $377 million |
| Michigan | 1,159 | $371 million |
| Kentucky | 1,152 | $364 million |
| Louisiana | 1,058 | $351 million |
| Washington | 463 | $343 million |
| District of Columbia | 355 | $327 million |
| South Carolina | 556 | $278 million |
| Missouri | 1,035 | $275 million |
| Minnesota | 1,030 | $247 million |
| Rhode Island | 420 | $226 million |
| Indiana | 609 | $218 million |
| Oklahoma | 817 | $213 million |
| Arkansas | 641 | $160 million |
| Colorado | 446 | $153 million |
| Hawaii | 100 | $152 million |
| Mississippi | 408 | $149 million |
| Kansas | 714 | $144 million |
| West Virginia | 368 | $119 million |
| Wisconsin | 797 | $114 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 68 | $101 million |
| Arizona | 212 | $99.5 million |
| Nebraska | 761 | $96.5 million |
| Maine | 155 | $91.1 million |
| Oregon | 161 | $85.6 million |
| New Mexico | 258 | $75.5 million |
| Nevada | 118 | $72.9 million |
| New Hampshire | 146 | $70.3 million |
| Delaware | 103 | $66.7 million |
| Alaska | 84 | $52.3 million |
| Iowa | 318 | $50.5 million |
| Montana | 93 | $27.2 million |
| Guam | 24 | $25.6 million |
| North Dakota | 159 | $24.4 million |
| South Dakota | 179 | $21.6 million |
| Utah | 79 | $18.5 million |
| Wyoming | 53 | $13.0 million |
| Vermont | 28 | $9.2 million |
| Idaho | 49 | $6.1 million |