U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., announced Thursday that more than $4 million will be going to the city of Hattiesburg to address risks posed to public housing residents.
According to a release from Hyde-Smith’s office, the Hattiesburg Housing Authority will receive competitive grant funding through the FY2024 appropriations provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) earlier this year. It will be used to resolve issues created by lead-based paint, residential fire safety risks, and other housing-related hazards.
“Enhancing the health and safety of Mississippians is a top priority and these HUD resources will help protect families and improve housing conditions for some of our most vulnerable citizens,” Hyde-Smith said. “I commend the city of Hattiesburg for its commitment to the community in successfully pursuing this funding, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts.”
Funded through the HUD Capital Fund Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Programs, Hattiesburg will receive a $2.29 million LBP Capital Fund Program grant, along with a $2 million HRH Capital Fund Program grant.
Hyde-Smith serves as the ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
