Public and Indian Housing (14.850)

Program

14.850 Public and Indian Housing

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Office Of Public And Indian Housing

Authorization

Housing Act of 1937, as amended; Omnibus Appropriations Act 2009, Public Law 111-8.

Program Number

14.850

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide and operate cost-effective, decent, safe and affordable dwellings for lower income families through an authorized local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Types of Assistance

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE

Uses and Use Restrictions

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

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.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Lower income families which include citizens or eligible immigrants. The term "Families" includes but is not limited to: (1) a family with or without children; (2) an elderly family (head, spouse, or sole member 62 years or older), (3) near elderly family (head, spouse, or sole member 50 years old but less than 62 years old); (4) a disabled family; (5) a displaced family; (6) the remaining member of a tenant family; or (7) a single person who is neither elderly, near-elderly, displaced, or a person with disabilities.

Credentials/Documentation

The applicant must support the application/proposal by furnishing data that the program is consistent with the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan (Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998). The PHA Plan is designed for both long-term and short-term strategies for addressing the housing needs of the community. The proposed program should demonstrate that it is responsive to the PHA Plan by identifying conditions of the housing stock in the community and the housing assistance needs of lower-income families (including the elderly, persons with disabilities, large families and those displaced or who will be displaced) residing in or expected to reside in the community. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. PHAs may submit a full proposal (HUD-52483-A) which includes, but is not limited to a project description, development method, offer of sale of real property, site information and financial feasibility pursuant to 24 CFR Part 941 and Handbook 7417.l REV-l and, if applicable, additional statutory or policy requirements governing the funds provided for the particular fiscal year. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

Usually the HUD Field Office Manager makes final decision to approve individual applications. Also, agencies must have Annual Contribution Contract and Cooperative Agreement.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 30 to 60 days. Approximately 60 days from the deadline for applications for processing applications/proposals.

Appeals

From 30 to 60 days.

Renewals

From 30 to 60 days.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula: Title Operating Fund, Part 24 CFR , Subpart 990.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Contributions made annually for up to 30 years for development and 20 years for modernization program reservations approved through September 30, 1986 for projects with permanent financing. Annual appropriations of capital funds for development and modernization started October 1, 1986. Projects funded with capital funds after October 1, 1986 will have contract terms of 40 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funding is provided based on submission of Opearing Fund calculation (Form HUD-52723 and HUD-52722).

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Financial statements are required from PHAs annually. Submission of family report (HUD-50058) is required from PHAs.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Periodic fiscal, management, maintenance and energy audits.

Records

Those necessary to indicate compliance with Annual Contributions Contract.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Department made available $4.19 billion in operating subsidies for approximately 1.2 million public housing units. Fiscal Year 2009: The Department will make available $4.4 billion in operating subsidies for approximately 1.2 million public housing units. Fiscal Year 2010: The Department projects to make available $4.6 billion in operating subsidies for approximately 1.2 million public housing units.

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0163-0-1-604.

Obligations

(Formula Grants) FY 08 $3,525,119,720; FY 09 est $3,739,658,948; FY 10 est $3,866,531,618

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

From $615 to $815,186,007; Average $1,335,465.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

24 CFR 990, 24 CFR 941, Handbook 7417.1 (Rev.-1) (Public Housing-Development Handbook), Handbook 7465.1 Rev-2. (Public Housing Occupancy: Admission).

Related Programs

14.866 Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing; 14.867 Indian Housing Block Grants; 14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. HUD Field Office listed in the Catalog Address Appendix IV that has jurisdiction over the area in which the dwellings are to be located.

Headquarters Office

Gregory Byrne 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20451 Email: gregory.a.byrne@hud.gov Phone: 202.475.8632

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/am/

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.