Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy

CFDA 14.249 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$140.8M FY2026
$74.9M
FY24
$86.5M
FY25
$140.8M
FY26*
* estimated

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No longer applicable, only renewals are now funded.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

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
10 years

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

Contacts

Brian P. Fitzmaurice; — Division Director
202-402-4080
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 7266, Washington, DC 20410
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-20. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:26:19.