Public and Indian Housing

Public and Indian Housing Type: Executive Departments Parent organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Employees: Executive: Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Budget: Address: 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410, USA Website: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing Creation Legislation: Housing Act of 1937; Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) Wikipedia: Public and Indian Housing

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Mission The Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) works to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities by managing programs like public housing and housing choice vouchers. It also supports Native American communities through the Indian Housing Block Grant Program.

Services Public Housing; Housing Choice Vouchers; Indian Housing Block Grants; Rental Assistance

Regulations

Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is a division within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that administers programs aimed at providing safe, affordable housing options for low-income families, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and Native American communities. Through initiatives like public housing and housing choice vouchers, PIH strives to improve housing conditions and opportunities across the United States.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Office of Public and Indian Housing is to ensure that low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. PIH achieves this by managing and administering various housing assistance programs, including public housing developments and housing choice vouchers, and by supporting housing needs in Native American communities through tailored programs.

Parent organization

PIH is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees numerous housing and community development programs across the country.

Legislation

PIH was significantly shaped by:

• The [Housing Act of 1937](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/lawsregulations/housingact), which laid the foundation for public housing in the U.S.
• The [Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA)](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/onap/legislation), which provides block grants to Native American tribes for housing development.

Partners

• Local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)
• Tribal Governments and Native American Housing Authorities

Number of employees

The exact number of employees directly associated with PIH is not specified, but it operates within the broader HUD framework.

Organization structure

• The Office is led by an **Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing**.
• It includes various divisions like:
  • Public Housing Management for oversight of public housing projects.
  • Housing Choice Voucher Program administration.
  • Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) which handles Indian housing initiatives.

List of programs

• Public Housing - https://www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance/phprog
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) - https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8
• Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/grants/ihbg
• Moving to Work Demonstration Program - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/mtw

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for PIH is part of HUD's broader budget, which is subject to Congressional appropriation. Detailed breakdowns are available in HUD's annual budget justifications.

Leader

The head of PIH is titled "Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing."

Staff

PIH operates with a significant staff, including those in regional offices, but exact numbers are not publicly detailed.

Funding

Funding for PIH comes from federal appropriations allocated to HUD, with specific programs like public housing and housing choice vouchers receiving direct funding support.

Services provided

PIH provides housing assistance through public housing developments, where families rent units at below-market rates, and through housing choice vouchers, which allow recipients to choose their housing in the private market. Additionally, PIH supports Native American housing needs by administering block grants to tribes for housing development and improvement.

Regulations overseen

PIH oversees regulations related to public housing operations, housing choice voucher administration, and compliance with NAHASDA for Indian housing programs, ensuring that housing providers meet federal standards and guidelines.

Headquarters address

451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410, USA

History

The Office of Public and Indian Housing has its roots in the New Deal era with the Housing Act of 1937, which established public housing in America. Over the years, PIH has expanded its scope to include housing choice vouchers and later, specific programs for Native American housing, adapting to the changing needs and demographics of the population it serves.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Indian Housing Block Grant