Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program provides rental assistance to homeless individuals. Under the program, HUD entered into Annual Contributions Contracts (ACCs) with public housing agencies (PHAs) in connection with the moderate rehabilitation of residential properties that, when rehabilitation is completed, will contain multiple single room dwelling units. Funding for new projects ceased after 2011. Expiring contracts are now renewed.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
An eligible applicant is a PHA or private nonprofit organization. Private nonprofits have to contract with a PHA to administer the rental assistance.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Homeless individuals.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov.
All applications must be received by the established deadline.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program provides project-based rental assistance to support affordable housing for low-income individuals, particularly persons experiencing homelessness. Public housing agencies contract with private owners to rehabilitate existing buildings into SRO units that meet Housing Quality Standards. The program expands affordable housing by combining rehabilitation of existing properties with long-term rental assistance.
Mission Categories
Primary: Cooperatives, Rental
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Homeless (single) individuals.
Required Documentation
No longer applicable, only renewals are now funded.
Private nonprofit organizations and public housing agencies will certify to their eligibility.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements