Housing Trust Fund
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To expand and preserve the supply of affordable housing, particularly rental housing, for extremely low-income and very low income households.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
States as defined in 24 CFR 93.2 are eligible to receive formula allocations. Insular areas (U.S. territories) also may receive formula funds.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Citizen
- Resident/Citizen of U.S. Territory
At least 75 percent of funds must be used for extremely low-income families, or families with incomes at or below the poverty line (whichever is greater), unless the allocation is below $1 billion, at which point 100 percent of the funds must be used for extremely low-income families.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The responsible HUD Field Office notifies grantees of the formula awards. HUD prepares the grant agreement for signature.
HTF allocation plans must be submitted no later than August 16, 2026.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide states by formula, funds for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of rental housing for extremely low-income households
Mission Categories
Primary: Multifamily
Other categories:
Homebuying, HomeownershipCooperatives, RentalConstruction Rehabilitation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
For use by States for the rehabilitation or new construction of rental and homebuyer housing.
Restrictions
Funds eligibility is defined in 24 CFR part 93
Required Documentation
States must certify they will meet program requirements.
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