Implementation of Public Housing Operating Fund Shortfall Funding from Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations
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Summary
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This notice implements a $25 million set-aside from FY2025 appropriations to help public housing agencies experiencing or at risk of financial shortfalls, providing guidance on eligibility, application, and appeals. It streamlines the process compared to prior years by removing Shortfall Improvement Plan and annual budget requirements, and PHAs must apply through the Public Housing Portal by January 16, 2026. Funding is distributed by cohort based on PHA size and prioritizes smaller PHAs with the greatest need.
Key Quotes
Verbatim from the notice
“PHAs included on the list of eligible PHAs may apply for shortfall funding in the Public Housing Portal by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 16, 2026.”
Verbatim from the notice
“PHAs are not required to submit a Shortfall Improvement Plan (SIP) as part of 2025 shortfall grants.”
Key Dates
- Published
- Dec 17, 2025
Compliance deadlines
- Jan 16, 2026Deadline for eligible PHAs to apply for shortfall funding via the Public Housing Portal by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Dec 31, 2029End of period of performance for shortfall funds; PHAs must obligate all funds by this datein 1214 days