The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has paused new applications for the Section 8 voucher program, which assists 60,000 families in paying rent. This decision comes amid fears that Congress will not provide enough funding for the program, crucial for maintaining affordable housing in the city. Current voucher holders are safe for now, but future funding shortfalls could threaten their benefits. Local officials stress the importance of adequate federal funding to meet rising housing costs and avoid impacts on tenants, as similar situations arise across the nation.
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is halting new applicants for the Section 8 voucher program due to anticipated federal funding shortfalls for the year.
Congress is unlikely to provide sufficient funds for the Section 8 program, prompting the Los Angeles housing authority to pause new applications while assuring current recipients will not be affected, for now.
Housing authority Chief Executive Lourdes Castro Ramirez emphasized their commitment to avoid negatively impacting families currently utilizing the Section 8 vouchers amid budget constraints.
Carlos Van Natter noted substantial potential funding shortfalls across housing authorities, with projections ranging from nearly $48 million to $114 million, highlighting broader issues in federal support.
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