RAD Public Housing Residents
RAD allows public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of HUD-assisted properties to convert units to project-based Section 8 programs, providing an opportunity to invest billions into properties at risk of being lost from the nation's affordable housing inventory. Additionally, it gives owners of three HUD "legacy" programs (Rent Supplement, Rental Assistance Payment, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation) the opportunity to enter into long-term contracts that facilitate the financing of improvements. This web page contains tools and resources for the public housing residents, their advocates and stakeholders. To view resources for RAD Moderate Rehabilitation, McKinney Mod Rehab Single Room Occupancy (SRO), and PRAC residents visit RAD Mod Rehab and PRAC Residents.
September 13, 2023: New Training Available on Resident Engagement Updates in the 2023 RAD Supplemental. The recorded training explains changes such as the requirement for additional resident meetings and required documents to be submitted in accordance with the new 2023 RAD Supplemental Notice (published July 27, 2023). The Supplemental Notice can be found here. The changes to resident engagement requirements go into effect on September 20, 2023. View the recording below for more details. The presentation is also available in PDF format.
2023 RAD Supplemental Changes for Resident Engagement and Protections (Video, 25 mins)
RAD Stories
HUD has created a series of short videos, "RAD Stories," featuring residents and their experiences with the RAD process, the transition of moving into their new homes, how redevelopment has benefited the community, and much more. View our feature story below of Celia Z., a resident of a RAD development in Ventura, California.
RAD Story Ventura Celia, “People asked a lot of questions…” (Video, 3 mins)
More stories...
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RAD Story Ventura Celia, “Now, they want to come here…” (Neighbors)
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RAD Story Brenham Lillian, “They felt like they had something that was their own…”
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RAD Story Wilmington Earl, "To this day, I thank her for that..."
RAD Story Ventura Katherine, “You’ll meet all your neighbors…”
RAD Story Wicomico Franzella, “My mouth just dropped…”
RAD Story Wilmington Linda, “Location. Location. Location.”
RAD Story Wilmington Linda, “You certainly feel safe…”
RAD Story Wilmington Maritza, "It's just the community. It's wonderful."
RAD Story Ypsilanti Tabitha, “It lifts you up a little bit.”
RAD Story Wilmington William, "This is good living here…"
RAD Story Wicomico Flora, “It was just beautiful…”
RAD Story Brenham Wanda, “This is not like any housing you know of…”
Additional stories are available on the "What is RAD?" web page
The facts sheets are intended for residents of public housing properties that may be participating in RAD and provides program information on specific topics of interest. The facts sheets are available in English and Spanish. Visit the web page for details.
- For RAD Public Housing email rad@hud.gov.
- For RAD Multifamily Housing email rad2@hud.gov.