Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

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This page provides information regarding the BRAC program that outlines a specific process by which local communities transition surplus military property to civilian uses, giving consideration to the needs of the homeless.

Program

"BRAC" is an acronym that stands for Base Realignment and Closure. It is the congressionally authorized process the US Department of Defense has previously used to reorganize its base structure to more efficiently and effectively support our military forces, increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing business.

Processes

Revelopment Process Overview
Major Steps That Make up the Base Redevelopment Process:

HUD's Role in the BRAC Process
reviews the LRA's reuse plan and determines whether the plan:

HUD is available to provide technical assistance to the LRA and may negotiate and consult with the LRA before or during its preparation of the reuse plan. Local HUD Field Office staff can help link the LRA with homeless assistance providers, provide guidance on the process mandated by the Redevelopment Act, and facilitate linkage of the LRA and homeless assistance providers to sources of funding for reuse projects.

Authorization

BRAC is authorized by the Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994, otherwise known as the Redevelopment Act.

HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) and DoD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Security jointly developed and published regulations that implement the Redevelopment Act. HUD’s regulations are codified at 24 CFR 586.