HUD Awards $16 Million for Okla. Public Housing (Jul 15, 2011) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The federal government has awarded $16 million to Oklahoma public housing for improvements, though housing authorities need more than $26 billion in major repairs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday that the $16 million would be divided among 102 public housing authorities. The funds are intended to allow the agencies to make large-scale improvements. Oklahoma City is to receive $3.9 million, and Tulsa is getting $3.5 million. HUD officials say the money only scratches the surface when it comes to the tremendous volume of needed improvements. « back |