"HUD's new grant rules would effectively defund permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs across the nation, eliminating proven tools that help residents exit homelessness sustainably,"
"This is another instance of the Trump administration prioritizing its political agenda above the needs of our most vulnerable community members."
"It's just the matter of how long it's going to take that concerns me,"
"Because while we're waiting for these issues to get resolved, we have programs that are going to run out of money to support people."
HUD implemented new grant rules that change how federal homelessness funds are distributed and are alleged to defund permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing. Santa Clara County and San Francisco sued HUD with national homelessness organizations, while California's governor and several states filed a separate lawsuit. Homeless service providers warn litigation may delay critical funds and lead to programs exhausting resources. Local officials argue the rule changes prioritize political aims over vulnerable residents. HUD Secretary Scott Turner framed the rules as targeting a 'Biden-era slush fund' and faith-based exclusion, while HUD did not respond to requests for comment.
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