#hud-funding

#hud-funding

The ongoing federal shutdown is threatening jobs, benefits and social programs for millions of Americans, and if it lasts another month, it could put funding for public housing in jeopardy, too. The Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly known as HUD, will likely run out of money that directly funds public housing authorities under the Section 9 program after November payments are issued unless lawmakers approve a continuing spending plan, an agency spokesperson told Gothamist.

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 spending plan, which preserves housing assistance, allocating $37.4 billion for Section 8 vouchers and $4.4 billion for CDBG.

Asheville has already submitted all of the documentation necessary for HUD and is awaiting certification. Once certified, HUD will distribute a grant agreement.