HUD Announces $25 million in Mobility-Related Service Awards

HUD has announced that it will distribute nearly $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Service awards to 7 PHAs. According to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, these awards will “boost access to housing vouchers for families who need them most.” With these funds, more PHA’s will be able to administer housing mobility programs – increasing access to opportunity neighborhoods for families with children in the HCV program.

The HCV Mobility Services Program provides mobility-related services and implements administrative policies to help PHAs address common barriers HCV families face obtaining housing in neighborhoods with access to amenities like high-performing schools, access to jobs, low crime rates, parks, and other amenities. Research has demonstrated that growing up in a lower poverty neighborhood is associated with higher academic achievement, better health outcomes, and higher long-term chances of success.

Congratulations to the Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas, Boston Housing Authority, Houston Housing Authority, Connecticut Department of Housing, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, Seattle Housing Authority, and Milwaukee County DHHS – Housing Division on receiving these awards!