Trump HUD Homelessness Program Overhaul
Key Questions
What shift is HUD CoC making in 2027 for homelessness programs?
HUD Continuum of Care shifts from Housing First to prioritizing sobriety, self-sufficiency, and transitional housing. This overhauls program priorities.
When will the 2026 NOFO and awards occur for HUD programs?
June 2026 NOFO with December awards. These timelines guide the transition to new homelessness strategies.
What risks are associated with the HUD overhaul?
Risks include impacts on 170,000+ people amid surges in LA, SF, NY homelessness and federal rollbacks. Legal blocks may delay implementation.
Why is homelessness surging in major cities?
Surges in LA, SF, NY are linked to employed Americans living in cars and broader street realities. Federal rollbacks exacerbate the crisis.
What programs address working homeless populations?
Overhauls target self-sufficiency amid millions of employed homeless, including those living in cars. Transitional housing becomes a priority.
HUD CoC 2027 shifts from Housing First to sobriety/self-sufficiency/transitional housing priority; June'26 NOFO/Dec awards; legal blocks; risks 170k+ amid LA/SF/NY surges and fed rollbacks.