Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing is a program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support communities actively removing barriers to affordable housing.
HUD expects to make 30 awards of $1 million – $7 million for a 6 year grant period. Applications are due by October 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Cost sharing is not required but points will be awarded for leveraging funds.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- Municipal and county governments
- State governments
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Multijurisdictional entities
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Projects should focus on removing barriers such as:
- Outdated zoning, land use policies, or regulations
- Inefficient procedures
- Gaps in available development resources
- Deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure
- Lack of neighborhood amenities
- Challenges to preserving existing housing stock including threats from natural hazards, redevelopment pressures, or expiration of affordability requirements
Program Priorities
Priority consideration will be given to applicants who:
- Have demonstrated a commitment to increasing affordable housing through new laws and regulations
- Have an acute need for housing for households with incomes below 100 percent of the area median income
- Are committed to promoting desegregation through their housing efforts
- Are committed to promoting affordable housing for protected classes in areas where they have previously been excluded
- Are committed to increasing housing choice and making affordable housing less concentrated
Allowable Activities
Grant funds may be used for activities related to:
- Planning and policy
- Development
- Infrastructure
- Preservation
Public Comment Requirement
All applicants are required to publish their application for public comment for 15 days and hold at least one public hearing with reasonable notice. Grantees will also be required to provide ongoing public access to information about how funds have been used.
