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Homeless Trust hears federal and state funding uncertainty, urges outreach to lawmakers
Summary
Trust staff flagged proposed federal budget and Florida tax bills that could cut or reshape homelessness funding, urged board outreach to congressional members and noted advocacy underway for appropriations.
Trust staff briefed the Miami‑Dade County Homeless Trust on multiple federal and state developments that could materially affect homelessness funding and program operations, and asked board members to contact congressional and state delegations.
Staff described a range of federal actions under discussion: proposed changes in HUD grant language being scrutinized by several large continuums; a White House “skinny” budget that proposes eliminating or restructuring programs such as CDBG and HOME and consolidating Continuum of Care (CoC) and HOPWA into a block grant; proposals affecting LIHEAP and Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding; and concern that emergency housing voucher and Section 8 supports could face funding gaps, with some programs at risk of running out in 2026. Staff also reported discussions about new grant conditions…
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