Federal budget cuts pose a direct threat to the survival of extremely low-income and homeless individuals in Santa Clara County. Cuts to crucial programs such as rental assistance, housing development funds, and supportive services compromise the safety net essential for vulnerable populations. The county faces a crisis with over 10,000 homeless individuals and soaring rents. Those dependent on federal programs, including elderly and disabled residents, face debilitating consequences without support. Public housing funds are crucial for maintaining livable conditions and developing affordable housing for low-income earners, emphasizing the critical importance of these programs.
Federal funding of housing and safety net programs are often the last line of defense for people like Anaya and James. Public housing dollars pay to keep units livable - fixing broken heaters, leaky roofs and unsafe stairwells. These funds help build affordable housing for people making less than 30% of the area median income.
Santa Clara County is already in crisis. We have more than 10,000 people without a home. Rents have climbed beyond reach for low-income earners. Waiting lists for subsidized housing are years long.
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