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HUD FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant Competition

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is launching the FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant competition to support affordable housing initiatives. - $50 million in competitive grants available under Assistance Listing 14.023 - Eligible applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and Multi-jurisdictional Entities - Focus on communities that have improved inclusionary zoning, land use policies, and housing infrastructure to increase affordable housing supply - Special emphasis on Opportunity Zones and rural areas - Awards range from $5 million to $10 million per recipient, with approximately 10 awards expected - No specific OEMs or vendors involved, as this is a grant for community development, not product or service procurement - Notable requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate progress in reducing legal and procedural barriers to housing development - Only government entities and MPOs are eligible - Overlapping applicants are encouraged to partner - No cost sharing or matching required

Description

The PRO Housing program provides competitive awards to State, County, City or township governments, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and Multi-jurisdictional Entities that have made progress in improving inclusionary zoning practices, land use policies, and housing infrastructure to increase affordable housing supply. The program aims to reduce legal and procedural barriers that limit housing stock, thereby lowering housing costs and increasing affordability. HUD is allocating $50 million in grants to jurisdictions that have advanced these goals, with awards ranging from $5 million to $10 million. Eligible applicants include government entities and MPOs, with encouragement for overlapping applicants to partner.

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