Columbia’s Housing Mobility Program 2025

Dear Colleague:

The Office of the Provost is very pleased to again offer the Housing Mobility Program (HMP), an application-based initiative which offers faculty members financial support for relocating out of Columbia housing or downsizing from a large Columbia apartment into a smaller one. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 17, 2025.

We are grateful to those who participated in earlier rounds. Time and again we have seen the importance of high-quality housing to our current and prospective faculty members and how our ability to offer excellent housing can be the crux of a recruitment or retention effort. This is especially true for those with growing families, so we particularly implore affiliates with large, senior faculty units who may no longer need three or four bedrooms to give this program serious consideration. 

The decision to move is complex and highly personal, and we encourage anyone interested in applying to the program to discuss long-term needs and goals with loved ones and financial planning experts. Funding for the program is very limited; the program was not designed to meet all potential demand. The program description, available here, has information about the potential benefits, eligibility requirements, and application materials. 

If you have questions beyond these materials, including how to apply, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jo Golden, Senior Associate Director for Administration and Planning, at [email protected]. We appreciate your serious consideration.

Best,

Carrie Marlin
Vice Provost for Faculty Support and Work/Life