Housing Assistance: An Inventory of Fiscal Year 2010 Programs, Tax Expenditures, and Other Activities
U.S. Government Accountability Office
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Administering Agency/Entity | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
Short Description | Provides grants to states and local governments to implement local housing strategies designed to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for low- and very low-income individuals. Funds can be used for a variety of housing activities, according to local needs, including tenant-based rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, assistance to homebuyers, and new construction of housing. HOME funding may also be used for site acquisition, site improvements, demolition, relocation, and other necessary and reasonable activities related to the development of non-luxury housing. |
Primary Purpose | Supports housing and other activities |
Type of Housing Supported | Both |
Type of Assistance | Block grant |
Fiscal Year 2010 Obligations | $1,857,423,000 |