The purpose of this program is to support public housing agencies (PHAs) with emergency capital needs, including safety and security measures, necessary to address crime and drug-related activities. This program supports efforts to address threats to resident safety caused by a safety and security emergency and is intended as one-time assistance for safety and security items that could not be absorbed within the applicant’s capital fund. Interested applicants must have experienced an increased threat to the health and safety of their public housing residents to receive funds.
Funds may be used to install, repair, or replace capital needs items, including:
- Security systems/cameras, including digital video recorders
- Fencing
- Lighting systems
- Emergency alarm systems
- Window bars
- Deadbolt locks
- Doors