HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business.
The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) aims to enhance energy efficiency, energy generation, and climate resilience in HUD-assisted multifamily housing, focusing on serving low-income families. The program supports technological advancements in utility efficiency, prepares for climate hazards, and protects life and property during disasters, aligning with the Administration's Justice 40 goals. GRRP offers funding through three cohorts, each designed to meet different needs within HUD's assisted multifamily portfolio. These cohorts are:
These efforts intend to significantly enhance energy and water efficiency, address climate resilience, improve indoor air quality and resident health, utilize zero-emission electricity and energy storage, minimize embodied carbon, and support building electrification.