The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $138.5 million in grants to 18 state housing agencies to expand housing and supportive services for low-income persons with disabilities. This funding, part of HUD’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) for Persons with Disabilities program, aims to develop strategies to identify and refer low-income persons with disabilities to eligible homes while providing rental assistance and support services.
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we are committed to removing barriers to housing and ensuring that everyone has access to an accessible, quality, and affordable home that meets their needs,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Today’s awards will support Americans with disabilities by both creating affordable housing and expanding crucial support services.”
The awarded funds will be used within existing, new, or renovated multifamily developments. In collaboration with Medicaid or health and human services agencies, awardees will also connect individuals with community-based support for the long term.
“Adults with disabilities often face significant barriers in securing a safe and stable place to live,” said Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. “These awards create opportunities for more housing that’s available, accessible, and inclusive.”
The grantees receiving awards include:
- California Housing Finance Agency: $8 million (56 units)
- Ohio Housing Finance Agency: $8 million (188 units)
- Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: $8 million (143 units)
- Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (Massachusetts): $8 million (70 units)
- Department of Housing, State of Connecticut: $7.99 million (158 units)
- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority: $4.17 million (50 units)
- Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: $6.58 million (100 units)
- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency: $7.99 million (225 units)
- Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority: $8 million (142 units)
- Nebraska Investment Finance Authority: $8 million (156 units)
- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation: $8 million (128 units)
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs: $8 million (108 units)
- Minnesota Housing Finance Agency: $7.99 million (282 units)
- Washington State Department of Commerce: $8 million (158 units)
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority: $7.80 million (200 units)
- Kentucky Housing Corporation: $8 million (250 units)
- State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services: $8 million (450 units)
- Oregon Housing and Community Service: $8 million ($153)
Totaling nearly 3,017 new affordable housing options.
The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program aims to develop rental housing paired with supportive services for very low-income adults with disabilities, enabling them to live independently within their communities.
