The FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant is designed to help communities increase affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers. This funding is aimed at state and local governments, as well as metropolitan planning organizations, to support the development of affordable housing, particularly in Opportunity Zones and rural areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and multijurisdictional entities that are working to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing and demonstrate a need for housing affordable to households with incomes below the area median income.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate progress in reducing regulatory barriers
- Lack of commitment to creating new homeownership units
- Proposing use of funds for illegal or immoral discrimination programs
- Non-compliance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) framework
- Not serving low- and moderate-income people and households
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of progress in reducing regulatory barriers
- Commitment to creating new homeownership units
- Compliance with CDBG framework
- Financial statements
- Community needs assessment
- Zoning and land use documentation
- Proof of eligibility
- Plan for use of funds
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with CDBG framework
- Avoid funding illegal or immoral discrimination programs
- Monitor HUD's website for updates and FAQs
- Adhere to the President's Executive Orders on discrimination and DEI programs
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and unrestricted entities. These entities must demonstrate progress in reducing regulatory barriers to affordable housing and a commitment to creating new homeownership units, particularly in Opportunity Zones and rural communities.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and multijurisdictional entities that are working to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing and demonstrate a need for housing affordable to households with incomes below the area median income.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate progress in reducing regulatory barriers
- Lack of commitment to creating new homeownership units
- Proposing use of funds for illegal or immoral discrimination programs
- Non-compliance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) framework
- Not serving low- and moderate-income people and households
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to expand affordable housing, particularly homeownership opportunities, and to support housing projects in Opportunity Zones and rural communities. The focus is on reducing regulatory barriers and increasing the supply of affordable housing.
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 3, 2026(51 days)
Application Checklist
- Review the NOFO thoroughly
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of progress in reducing regulatory barriers
- Document commitment to new homeownership units
- Ensure compliance with CDBG framework
- Compile financial statements
- Conduct a community needs assessment
- Prepare zoning and land use documentation
- Verify eligibility
- Develop a plan for the use of funds
- Create a monitoring and evaluation plan