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Block HUD Rule Changes That Threaten 170,000 Homeless

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HUD's rule change could push 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street. Emergency Housing Vouchers expire in 2026, threatening 50,000 more households.

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U.S. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Here's what to say:

  1. I'm calling about HUD's Continuum of Care rule change that threatens 170,000 formerly homeless people.
  2. HUD cut the supportive services cap from 87% to 30%. That strips mental health care and case management from people who need it to stay housed.
  3. Emergency Housing Vouchers also expire this year, putting 50,000 more households at risk.
  4. Please pressure HUD to reverse the rule change and extend Emergency Housing Voucher funding. Thank you.

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Dear [Senator/Representative name],

I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about block hud rule changes that threaten 170,000 homeless.

HUD cut the supportive services cap from 87% to 30%. That strips mental health care and case management from people who need it to stay housed.

Emergency Housing Vouchers also expire this year, putting 50,000 more households at risk.

The facts support this: 170,000 Formerly homeless people who could lose housing assistance under the new HUD rule. 87% to 30% Reduction in the cap on Continuum of Care funding that can pair rental assistance with supportive services. 770,000 People experiencing homelessness on a single night, up 18% from the previous year.

I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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Key Facts to Mention

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  • 170,000 Formerly homeless people who could lose housing assistance under the new HUD rule
  • 87% to 30% Reduction in the cap on Continuum of Care funding that can pair rental assistance with supportive services
  • 770,000 People experiencing homelessness on a single night, up 18% from the previous year
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The Trump administration proposed cutting HUD's budget by 44%, the largest single-year reduction in federal housing assistance ever proposed. Congress rejected the cuts and passed $77.3 billion for HUD. But while Congress held the line on funding, HUD rewrote program rules.

A new funding notice for the Continuum of Care program caps the share of funding that can pair rental assistance with supportive services at 30%. The previous cap was 87%. That means formerly homeless people who need case management, mental health services, or substance abuse treatment alongside their housing voucher will lose the support that kept them housed. HUD's own estimate says 170,000 people will lose housing assistance.

Emergency Housing Vouchers run out of money in 2026, threatening another 50,000 households. Tell your members of Congress to block the CoC rule change and extend Emergency Housing Voucher funding. The budget fight proved Congress will protect housing when voters demand it. The rule changes prove the administration will find other ways to cut.

This action is part of our Housing coverage.