On July 27, HUD announced the launch of a new $85 million grant program Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing). The program is focused on supporting communities who are actively taking steps towards removing barriers to affordable housing. Funds from the PRO Housing program are governed by statutes and regulations of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Currently, HUD has released a preview copy of the fiscal 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), with has an expected application deadline of October 30, 2023. HUD plans to make approximately 20 awards available ranging from $1 million to $10 million. The program would have a performance period of six years with an expected start date in January 2024 and end date in September of 2029.

The program is eligible to state governments, local governments (i.e., city and county governments), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities.

For more information on the program please see here.

Join NAHRO today from 1:30 – 2:30pm ET for a members-only, extended repeat of our Washington Report from the 2023 NAHRO Summer Symposium and learn more about our new NAHRO 360 Report. Whether you were unable to join us at our symposium in DC or are interested in hearing more about appropriations and upcoming HUD regulations, this free for members session will let you hear directly from NAHRO staff. There is much to discuss including what’s happening with FY24 appropriations, new regulations and guidance, including AFFH, NSPIRE, HOTMA, BABA, and other topics. Come and learn about everything happening at HUD and in Congress! Register here.