Project Rental Assistance Program of Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities FY 2026

The Project Rental Assistance Program of Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Multifamily Housing office. This program is designed to expand the availability of affordable, integrated housing for extremely low-income individuals with disabilities. It operates by providing project-based rental assistance to state housing agencies and similar entities that can administer long-term rental assistance contracts while coordinating supportive services through partnerships with state health and human services and Medicaid agencies. The primary purpose of the program is to promote innovative state-level strategies that increase access to supportive housing. HUD emphasizes collaboration between housing agencies and health service providers to ensure that residents not only have access to affordable housing but also to the services necessary for independent living. The program aims to increase the supply of integrated housing units within multifamily developments, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can live in community-based settings rather than institutional environments. Funding under this opportunity is allocated as cooperative agreements and is strictly limited to rental assistance costs for eligible multifamily housing units. Funds cannot be used for capital development, construction, or other housing subsidies such as Section 8 vouchers. Administrative costs are capped at eight percent of the total award. The program includes a long-term structure, with an initial five-year funding period for rental assistance and the potential for extensions subject to congressional appropriations. The overall performance period may extend up to twenty years or longer depending on contract execution timelines. Eligibility is restricted to state housing agencies or similar public entities that administer programs such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or HOME Investment Partnerships. Applicants must demonstrate formal partnerships with state health and human services and Medicaid agencies through an Inter-Agency Partnership Agreement. Individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit entities are not eligible applicants. The program targets extremely low-income individuals with disabilities, typically between ages 18 and 61, who are eligible for community-based services under Medicaid or similar programs. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes standard federal forms, a detailed budget, and narrative responses addressing program design, implementation, and partnerships. Applicants must also submit supporting documentation such as partnership agreements and letters of intent. Applications are evaluated based on threshold requirements, merit review criteria including capacity and program design, and risk assessment. A minimum score threshold must be met for consideration. Applications are due by July 13, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, with anticipated awards announced around September 1, 2026. The estimated program start date is October 1, 2026. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. The program is recurring in nature as part of HUD’s ongoing supportive housing initiatives, though each funding cycle is subject to federal appropriations and policy priorities.

Strong emphasis on inter-agency partnerships and detailed implementation planning; prioritize readiness and demonstrated housing program experience