"HUD staffers and others familiar with the plan who spoke with Politico on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter warned that the cuts could put more than 170,000 people at risk of returning to shelters or the streets. Families with children, people with chronic illnesses and those with disabilities are among the most likely to be affected. Rural areas, which rely heavily on federal support,"
"HUD confirmed the policy shift to Politico, framing it as a change in philosophy. HUD is no longer in the business of permanently funding homelessness without measuring program success at promoting recovery and self-sufficiency, a spokesperson said. Internal concerns are mounting over the policy's legality, Politico said. Two HUD employees said they were barred from consulting agency attorneys raising questions about whether the change complies with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. That legislation created the Continuum of Care program"
Available federal funding for homelessness programs would drop from $3.3 billion to about $1.1 billion in 2026, reducing program coverage to roughly 30% and risking housing for more than 170,000 people. Families with children, people with chronic illnesses, and individuals with disabilities face heightened risk, with rural areas potentially hit hardest. HUD frames the shift as a philosophical change to prioritize programs that demonstrate recovery and self-sufficiency rather than permanent funding. Internal agency staff raised legal concerns and reported being barred from consulting agency attorneys, prompting questions about compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Local housing providers reportedly lack guidance and were instructed not to be briefed on forthcoming cuts, which will be detailed in a Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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