"Federal funds for permanent supportive housing programs are expected to be substantially parred down, putting hundreds of Santa Clara County residents at risk of becoming homeless. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to cap the amount of Continuum of Care grants that can be used for permanent housing to 30% for the 2026 round of funding, according to internal documents obtained by Politico. Funds that traditionally are used to help vulnerable populations gain housing stability will be siphoned into temporary housing programs, with work or other requirements attached to the programs."
"The county received nearly $48 million in Continuum of Care grants in January to provide rental subsidies and supportive services to vulnerable populations. Some of these grants provided funding for up to two years, while others will last another year. But funding for a handful of new programs, nearly $6 million, has yet to be received - and future grants are on the chopping block. Approximately 1,600 people are served by the county's permanent supportive housing programs through the Continuum of Care grants."
Housing funds for permanent supportive housing in Santa Clara County face substantial cuts as HUD plans to cap Continuum of Care grants usable for permanent housing at 30% for the 2026 funding round. Funds that previously supported long-term rental subsidies and supportive services will be redirected to temporary housing programs with work or other requirements attached. The county currently received nearly $48 million in Continuum of Care grants servicing about 1,600 people in permanent supportive housing and roughly 250 in rapid rehousing. County officials warn the cuts could leave at least 1,000 households at risk of homelessness and strain other local safety nets.
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