Performance Based Contract Administrator Program

 

It is the policy of the United States to promote the general welfare of the Nation by employing funds and credit of the Nation, as established in section 2 of the 1937 Act, of assisting States and their political subdivisions {e.g., Public Housing Authorities (PHA)s} to remedy the unsafe housing conditions and the acute shortage of decent and safe dwellings for low-income families as well as address the shortage of housing affordable to low-income families. The PBCA program furthers these policies by effectuating authority explicitly under section 8(b)(1) of the 1937 Act for HUD to enter into Annual Contributions Contracts (ACCs) with PHAs for the administration of Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts. For the purpose of aiding lower-income families in obtaining a decent place to live and of promoting economically mixed housing, assistance payments may be made with respect to existing housing in accordance with the provisions of this section. For the project-based subprograms authorized under Section 8, the 1937 Act authorizes HUD to enter into an ACC with a PHA, as defined in section 3(b)(6)(A) of the 1937 Act. The ACC is the contractual mechanism to support the PHAs public purpose in making the assistance payments to Section 8 project owners. This program provides assistance to PHAs for the administration of Project-Based Section 8 program within a State.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
14.327
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
C - Direct Payments For Specified Use
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
United States Housing Act of 1937, Section 2a1,8b1,3b6A
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
HUD published Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from PHAs to administer project-based Section 8 HAP contracts as PBCAs for the 42 "States", which are listed in Appendix A of the program NOFA. Applications were submitted through Grants.gov, the federal portal for finding and applying for funding opportunities for competitive programs.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Families currently receiving assistance as long as their income does not exceed 80 percent of area median income adjusted for family size.
Credentials/Documentation
The entity that has entered the ACC with HUD must certify that it is a PHA as required by Federal law, and that it has jurisdiction and authority to carry out Section 8 contract administration services in the agreed service area in accordance with the ACC.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications from PHAs to administer project-based Section 8 HAP contracts as PBCAs. Applications were submitted through Grants.gov, the federal portal for finding and applying for funding opportunities for competitive programs.
Award Procedure
Awards were made to applicants that met the funding criteria in the Notice of Funding Availability.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Contract term and renewal options for administration of project-based Section 8 HAP under the PBCA program are specified in the Notice of Funding Availability and incorporated into the grantee ACC.
How are proposals selected?
See program NOFA Notice of Funding Availability for details.
How may assistance be used?
HUD is authorized to enter into an ACC with a PHA for the administration of Section 8 HAP contracts through the PBCA program. Under the ACC, the PHA will provide ongoing contract administration services for units receiving project-based Section 8 housing assistance.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
If the PHA is required to submit audited financial statements under OMB's Circular A-133, the PHA must submit audited financial statements that fully comply with those current requirements. The owner must permit HUD to review and audit the management and maintenance of the project at any time to assure the owner is meeting its obligation to maintain the units and related facilities in decent, safe, and sanitary condition.
Records
All program records must be kept by the PBCA for three years. During the three-year period, the PBCA can maintain the storage of the records as they determine to be appropriate, i.e. on site or in a storage area. The three-year period is consistent with the archiving requirements according to HUD Handbook 4350.5, Contract Administration, for non-performance based ACC. During the three-year period, HUD reserves the right to request documents that the PBCA may have available and which HUD determines to be critical to retain by HUD. Section 12 of the PB-ACC provides general guidelines for the maintenance of program records. The owner must reexamine the income and composition of all families at least once each year and prepare and furnish other information required under the Section 8 contract.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is awarded based on availability. Assistance is released on a monthly basis.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Belinda Koros
451 7th St SW Room 6158
Washington, DC 20410 USA
belinda.p.koros@hud.gov
Phone: 202-402-3615
Website Address
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/rfp/ca_docs
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0319-0-1-604
Obligations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 22$386,726,264.00; FY 23 est $418,000,000.00; FY 24 est $448,000,000.00; FY 21$356,228,309.00; FY 20$345,000,000.00; FY 19$245,000,000.00; FY 16 est $338,000,000.00; FY 17 est $295,000,000.00; FY 15$273,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Estimated $33 million per month for entire program.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
24 CFR 886 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program - Special Allocations. 24 CFR 880 - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for New Construction; 24 CFR 881 - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for Substantial Rehabilitation; 24 CFR 883 - Section Housing Assistance State Housing Agencies; 24 CFR 884 - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for New Construction Set Aside for Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Projects; 24 CFR 891 Subpart E - Loans for Housing for the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities; HUD Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide (1/15/08).
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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