The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced more than $150 million in grants to expand affordable housing opportunities for extremely low-income people with disabilities.
The funding comes through HUD’s Section 811 Housing Grants which Suppors Housing for Persons with Disabilities Project Rental Assistance (PRA) program. In total, 21 state housing agencies will receive funding to help eligible individuals access affordable rental housing and live independently.
New England Receives Nearly $30 Million
Four New England states will receive a combined $29.8 million through the latest Section 811 PRA awards.
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont each received $7.45 million. As a result, these states will have additional resources to support affordable housing opportunities for eligible people with disabilities.
How Section 811 PRA Supports Independent Living
Section 811 PRA provides project-based rental assistance to help make housing affordable for extremely low-income people with disabilities.
In addition, participating state housing agencies partner with Medicaid and other health and human services organizations to connect residents with voluntary community-based services.
Through these partnerships, residents can access resources that support independent living. At the same time, they maintain the choice of whether to participate in supportive services.
What This Means for Affordable Housing
The awards provide additional resources for state housing agencies working to expand affordable housing opportunities.
Beyond rental assistance, the program also highlights the importance of coordination between housing agencies and organizations that provide supportive services.
For housing providers and community partners, these partnerships can help connect affordable housing with resources that support long-term housing stability.
As states begin implementing their awards, interested housing providers can monitor announcements from their respective state housing agencies for information about potential participation opportunities.
For additional information, visit HUD’s Section 811 program page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 811 Housing Grants Program?
HUD’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance program provides rental assistance to support affordable housing for extremely low-income people with disabilities.
How much Section 811 funding did New England receive?
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont each received $7.45 million, bringing the combined total for those four states to $29.8 million.
Is Section 811 PRA the same as Section 8 PBRA?
No. Both programs provide project-based rental assistance, but Section 811 PRA specifically supports eligible people with disabilities and includes partnerships with health and human services agencies.
Who received the Section 811 grants?
HUD announced awards to 21 state housing agencies across the country. These agencies will administer funding through the Section 811 PRA program.
