Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Program

Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) Program

Overview

HUD's Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program supports local governments receiving federal transportation grant funding to maximize community benefits – particularly improved access to housing and housing development – associated with the funded projects. Through this program, local governments receive support from private-sector experts to:

Identify and position properties for redevelopment into housing, including sites in Opportunity Zones.
Stabilize communities, create and preserve family-friendly housing, and support revenue growth for local businesses.
Cut red tape to expand housing production and supply.
Build partnerships with stakeholders, including public-private partnerships with developers.

Who is eligible?

are receiving, or will receive, transportation funding, either directly or through a state pass-through;
want to address identified housing needs, especially in disadvantaged communities;
want to work on at least one of the four TCTA areas (see list above), and
have a need for TA based on an assessment.

Local governments are encouraged to coordinate with regional entities (such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations), private sector developers, nonprofit partners, philanthropies, and others. However, the request for TCTA must come from the local government itself.

Request TCTA

If your community is eligible and might benefit from the TCTA program, please submit a request for TA. Requests are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and are subject to program capacity. Priority is given to local governments serving populations under 250,000.

Preview the questions for requesting technical assistance.
Submit a request: https://forms.office.com/g/EG62jup20j

What TA Approaches are offered?

TCTA tailors its support based on each local government's context, including project timing, municipal calendars, and staff capacity. The program provides two primary types of assistance:

On-call TA: Shorter-term, targeted assistance designed to address specific challenges.
Direct TA: More intensive, hands-on support for communities with complex or multi-phase needs.

After submitting a request, eligible local governments meet with TCTA staff to choose the approach that best fits their needs. Both options include access to training, tools, and resources designed to help local governments coordinate housing and transportation investments effectively.

Content current as of February 25, 2026.