Homeless

HUD: Initiative Launched to Address LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the launch of a new LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness Initiative, which will partner with local communities, service providers, and directly-affected young people to address barriers to housing and shelter access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) youth. Nearly 40 percent of all youth…

HUD: $45 Million in Funding Provided to Public Housing Authorities to Help Households Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness

This funding builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to coordinated efforts to addressing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing communities to receive housing vouchers to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings and in rural communities. HUD is awarding $45 Million for…

HUD: $5 Million Announced to Help End Youth and Family Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $5 million for new Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance for youth and families who lack safe and adequate housing. This funding opportunity will help strengthen coordination among public housing authorities (PHAs), public child welfare agencies (PCWAs), and Continuums of…

HUD: $486 Million in Grants and $43 Million for Stability Vouchers Announced to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

Sixty-two communities in total will receive grants and vouchers to implement coordinated approaches to addressing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas  WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the second set of communities to receive grants and housing vouchers to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings…

HUD: $30.3 Billion Announced for Housing Authorities to Provide Affordable Housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $30.3 billion for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for 2023. This historic, $2.9 billion (10.5 percent) increase over the prior year will help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) address recent inflation in rents and enable more low-income families to use housing vouchers…

HUD: $2.8 Billion in Annual Funding Announced to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

To help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the United States. The awards, previewed by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge at the…

HUD: Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in Brief Released

Proposed budget would significantly invest in building affordable housing, expanding access to homeownership, redressing housing discrimination, enhancing household mobility, and ending homelessness Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released details about its fiscal year 2024 budget request. Find the HUD FY24 budget at hud.gov/budget. On Thursday, March 9, the Biden-Harris Administration released the…

HUD: $5.6 Billion Awarded in Annual Grants for Affordable Housing, Community Development and Homeless Assistance

Funding will go to 1,200 communities through 2,400 grants to support the needs of families and individuals The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $5.6 billion in funding will go to 1,200 communities through more than 2,400 grants to States, urban counties, insular areas, DC, Puerto Rico, and local organizations across…

HUD: $12.9 Million Awarded to Prevent Homelessness Among Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care

16 Public Housing Agencies in 9 States will use funding to keep Foster Youth Housed In an effort to help youth in foster care find affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $12.9 million to 16 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 9 states to provide housing assistance to young adults…

HUD: Nearly $315 Million Awarded in Historic Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

The first of its kind package of grants and vouchers follows progress of 100,000 people and families housed and 40,000 housing units added to development pipeline by House America communities oday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the first set of communities to receive grants and vouchers to address homelessness…