FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
HUD’s FY26 PRO Housing grant offers $50M to state, local, and regional governments that have improved zoning, land use, or housing policies to boost affordable housing supply, especially for low- and moderate-income households.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000,000–$10,000,000 per award | ~$50 million total program funding | Up to 10 awards | 6-year project period
Summary: Supports state, local, and regional efforts to remove regulatory barriers and expand affordable housing supply, especially for low- and moderate-income households.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; strong leverage and measurable impact on affordable housing supply are emphasized.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides competitive grants to state governments, county and city/township governments, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities. The program is designed to reward and support jurisdictions that have demonstrated progress in removing regulatory barriers to the construction and preservation of affordable housing. Grants are intended to further expand affordable housing—especially homeownership opportunities and housing in Opportunity Zones and rural communities—by reducing administrative and structural impediments.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to eliminating local barriers (such as restrictive zoning, land use, or permitting laws) and show an acute need for affordable housing for households earning below 100% of the area median income. Funded projects must directly result in the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing units within the grant period.
