Housing Aid

School districts that complete school housing projects for repair, renovation or new construction may be eligible for state housing aid reimbursement.

Title 16, Chapter 7, Sections 35 to 47 govern school housing aid. This law is designed to guarantee adequate school housing for all public school children and prevent the cost of school housing from interfering with the effective operation of the schools. The law specifies a range of requirements for aid including:

the funding sources of the project;
the percent paid to each district;
eligible reimbursable costs; and
the term or period over which the aid is paid.

After an LEA completes the Necessity of School Construction process and receives Board of Education approval, school construction projects are eligible to receive housing aid reimbursement. The minimum state share ratio for Housing Aid is set by law at 35% for school districts and 30% for charter schools.

The share ratio or housing aid reimbursement rate is based on the district’s ability to pay, with the state share ratio determined annually. As is the case for Operations Aid, the Housing Aid share ratio compares the wealth per student by community to the wealth per student statewide. Housing Aid features incentive bonuses for school safety and security, regionalization, as well as six temporary bonuses.

Housing Aid Instructions and Forms

FY 2026 Housing Aid Forms
FY 2026 Housing Aid Instructions
Housing Aid Bonus Certification Forms
Post Construction Certification Form (for projects over $500,000)

Housing Aid Amounts

Housing Aid Reimbursement Rates

Reimbursement rates (state share ratios) apply to projects based on the fiscal year the project was approved by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education, not based on the year the project finishes and is submitted for reimbursement.