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Board warns of possible HUD cuts, staff losses and regional consolidation; details remain speculative
Summary
Board members warned of potential federal HUD funding cuts that could reduce staff capacity for Section 8 (HCV) administration, said consultants flagged possible broad cuts, and discussed consolidation of smaller housing authorities as an anticipated outcome.
Board members on July 25 told the New Brunswick Housing Authority meeting they were preparing for possible federal HUD cuts that authority consultants described as speculative but potentially severe, including reductions that could reduce Section 8 administrative capacity.
"We don't want to fight with Washington," a board leader said when discussing the uncertainty. The chair later said, "we're gonna suffer a third of a loss in, Section 8. It's known as HCV," characterizing potential staff reductions affecting…
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